Welcome to our 2022-23 fellows, Dr. Perry Hooper and Dr. Ariel Eber
SkinCare Physicians is excited to welcome this year’s new fellows, Dr. Perry Hooper and Dr. Ariel Eber. They will work with our team to gain in-depth hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.
Perry Hooper, MD
Dr. Perry Hooper grew up in western Kentucky. He did his undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky, where he received a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences and a B.S. degree in Hispanic Studies. Then, Dr. Hooper obtained his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. During this time, he graduated valedictorian of his medical school class and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He subsequently completed a residency in dermatology at Indiana University where he served as chief resident. His research interests include dermatologic surgery, oncology, and energy-based therapies. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats!
Ariel Eber, MD
Originally from Miami, FL, Dr. Ariel Eber did her undergraduate training at the University of Florida and went to Medical School at the University of Miami(UM). She then spent one year in research at the UM Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, followed by her internship in internal medicine at UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital. After all these years in Florida, Dr. Eber moved to New York City to complete her dermatology residency at Columbia University where she served as Chief Resident. Now she lives in lovely Boston with her dog Teddy. In her free time, Dr. Eber enjoys hiking, biking, scuba diving and anything outdoors!
We are looking forward to a great year with both Dr. Eber and Dr. Hooper on our team.
Welcome to our new fellows, Drs. Inda, Hagstrom and Labadie
SkinCare Physicians is extending a warm welcome to this year’s new fellows, Drs. Jacob Inda, Erika Hagstrom and Jessica Labadie! They will work with our team to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, and laser medicine.
Jacob Inda, MD
Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Jacob Inda completed his undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He received a full-tuition merit scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Wisconsin, where he obtained his M.D. degree. He subsequently completed his dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Following graduation, he practiced as a board-certified dermatologist within the Mayo Clinic Health System before starting his fellowship with us. His clinical interests include both general and cosmetic dermatology. Outside of work, Dr. Inda enjoys running and exploring the food scene here in Boston. He is also a football fan who has been on the waitlist for Green Bay Packers season tickets for over 30 years!
Erika Hagstrom, MD
Dr. Erika Hagstrom grew up in Minnesota. Following her undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame, she obtained her M.D. and M.A. in Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola University of Chicago. She then went on to complete a Clinical Research Fellowship at Northwestern University. The following year, she moved to Oregon for her dermatology residency at Oregon Health and Science University where she served as chief resident. Her interests include skin cancer surgery, reconstruction, laser and cosmetic surgery, and scar revision. In her free time, Dr. Hagstrom enjoys golfing, running, and cheering on Notre Dame football.
Jessica Labadie, MD
Born and raised in Rhode Island, Dr. Jessica Labadie graduated with honors from Brown University where she earned a B.S. degree in Neuroscience. She then went on to obtain her M.D. degree at the University of California, Irvine. In medical school she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society and graduated with distinction in research, leadership and service. She recently completed her Dermatology residency at Northwestern University in Chicago where she served as chief resident. Her research interests include the medical applications of energy-based and cosmetic therapies, vulvar dermatology and women’s health. In her spare time, she stays active and enjoys exploring New England with her husband, daughter and mini-Goldendoodle. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn from the entire SkinCare Physicians team and patients, and is looking forward to an amazing year.
Dr. Arndt is back after a year
Last week for the first time in a little over a year, Dr. Arndt was back to SkinCare Physicians to see patients. While at home due to the pandemic, he saw some patients virtually, but it was not the same. He really looked forward to the day he was coming back. All of his colleagues and staff too!
He shared this note about his first day back:
“Before I left to go upstairs I noticed a group of people outside of my office, and lo and behold there was a large gathering welcoming me back, with balloons, and an inscribed cake. This was totally unexpected and a real surprise-it was wonderful, as can be seen in the photo below.
I went upstairs to the clinical area, and found something similar – a large card sitting on a computer, and welcome back signs on the wall and the cabinet behind, and a wonderful group of colleagues to greet, and to hug! This too was totally a surprise, and made returning an even more special day.
The patients I saw were also glad to see me – I’ve known many of them for many years and often many decades. I have been told that the list of patients waiting to get appointments once I returned was over 200! It was particularly meaningful to see the last patient of the day, who had written me a very kind note.
It’s great to be back!”
Heartwarming note from Dr. Arndt’s patient
We went 100% digital with our 2021 newsletter
SkinCare Physicians’ annual newsletter is 100% digital this year. This edition is packed with news about our practice and the many exciting advances in skin care, including…
How a little pampering can go a long way
Our 98% success with Thermage FLX
A solution for the 2020 bulge
Next generation of cellulite treatments
truSculpt Flex for muscle sculpting and toning
What to do about breaking out under your mask?
How Clear + Brilliant can give a boost to your skin
Fellows’ Anniversary tribute for SkinCare Physicians
2020 marks the 20th anniversary of SkinCare Physicians. We were planning to celebrate this milestone with our team, but things took a different toll with the pandemic. Our team members, Beth, Daniel and Maureen, were still able to collect testimonials from our past fellows who shared how they view our practice.
SkinCare Physicians has a unique fellowship program that has brought the best and brightest minds through our practice over the years and helped shape the “care” they are now giving to their patients, staff and colleagues across the country.
We invite you to watch their tribute video and enjoy the 24 minutes of great memories!
Meet our new Fellows, Drs. J. Watchmaker and C. Gwinn
SkinCare Physicians recently extended a warm welcome to two new Fellows, Drs. Jacqueline Watchmaker and Courtney Gwinn. Both board-certified, they will be working with our team for a year to gain further hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.
Jacqueline Watchmaker, MD is our Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Fellow. She grew up in Milwaukee, WI with her four siblings. She attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she completed a double major in Dance and Movement Studies and Biology. She then received her MD from Medical College where she graduated AOA. She completed her dermatology residency at Boston Medical Center where she served as chief resident during her final year. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Jacqueline quickly responded to the call for residents in her specialty to join the front lines and spent the end of her dermatology residency practicing inpatient medicine. In her free time Jacqueline enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to barre class, playing tennis and cooking. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the SkinCare Physicians family and is looking forward to an amazing year.
Courtney Gwinn, MD is our Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellow. She grew up in Pocatello, Idaho with her 3 brothers. She completed her undergraduate degree in biochemistry with a minor in music (harp performance) at the University of Utah graduating with honors. She went on to medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine receiving AOA designation and the Gold Humanism award. During medical school, Courtney served on the Idaho Medical Association Board of Trustees as a liaison for the WWAMI program and medical education. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine and Dermatology residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She is passionate about dermatologic surgery, high risk non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, cosmetic and procedural dermatology, and has volunteered throughout her studies to provide care to underserved populations. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys backcountry skiing, playing the harp, attempting to make the perfect macaron, hiking, water-skiing, running, and spending time with her loving family. Courtney is looking forward to learning from the incredible providers, staff, and patients at SkinCare Physicians this year.
Dr. Sikora on rejuvenating skin care routine with hyaluronic acid and injectable fillers
Dr. Brooke Sikora tests a rejuvenating skincare routine with hyaluronic acid and injectable fillers on her husband Lars Gehre and recommends a post-procedure at-home skin care regimen to maintain the results.
Dr. Michael Kaminer led a promising study on tattoo removal that was published in the October issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. When Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) technology is applied for one minute after each Q-switched (QS) laser tattoo removal pass, it clears the whitening caused by the previous QS laser pass. This allows physicians to perform additional effective laser passes immediately. According to this study, a tattoo that might take 10 office visits to remove under the current standard of care could be done in as little as two to three office visits using RAP.
The top photo in the article is the original tattoo. The bottom photo shows the three zones after treatment. The left side of the tattoo was treated with current standard of care, the middle control zone was left untreated, and the right side applied the RAP technology after laser.
Read more about this study!
Welcome to our new fellows, Drs. Hoverson, Moustafa and Spring
SkinCare Physicians is extending an enthusiastic welcome to this year’s new fellows! Drs. Kara Hoverson, Farah Moustafa and Leah Spring will be working with us to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.
Kara Hoverson, MD
Dr. Hoverson grew up Cooperstown, ND. She graduated magna cum laude from North Dakota State University with a BS in Microbiology then continued at NDSU doing graduate work in Virology. She graduated AOA from the Chicago Medical School. She completed her Intern year at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii and dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Kara enjoys trying new restaurants, running, traveling with friends and spending time with her retired racing greyhound, Kenny. She looks forward to an amazing year with SkinCare Physicians!
Farah Moustafa, MD
Dr. Moustafa grew up in Bamberg, South Carolina with her younger sister. She graduated summa cum laude from College of Charleston where she earned a B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in political science. She received her M.D. from Wake Forest University where she graduated AOA. She completed her intern year at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and her dermatology residency at Brown University where she served as co-chief resident during her final year. Farah enjoys stand-up comedy, tennis, hip hop music, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. She is excited to join SkinCare Physicians and looks forward a productive and enjoyable year.
Leah Spring, DO, FAAD
Dr. Spring graduated with honors from Albion College, MI with a B.A. in Chemistry, and received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she was accepted into the flight surgery training program at the U.S. Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute and served two tours as a Navy Flight Surgeon, during which time she participated in both operational and medical relief missions throughout the Pacific. Dr. Spring completed her dermatology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego where she served as the program’s first female Chief Resident, and since then has served as the Chair of Project C.A.R.E (Comprehensive Advanced Restorative Effort) for wounded warriors, and deployed as the sole dermatologist on a humanitarian mission to Central America. She enjoys dancing in the kitchen with her two young children and trying to beat her husband’s Peloton output. Dr. Spring remarked “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the SkinCare Physicians family and excited to learn from the nation’s leaders in Mohs and laser surgery.
Dr. Kaminer published five articles in scientific journals this month alone
In addition to being renowned dermatologists, many of our physicians are authors, or co-authors, of hundredths of articles in scientific publications. This month alone, Dr. Michael Kaminer had five articles published in scientific journals, four in the August issue of Dermatologic Surgery, and one in the Highlights Of Skin Disease Education Foundation compiled at the Hawaii Dermatology Seminar. Amazing work Dr. Kaminer!
SkinCare Physicians is excited to welcome this year’s new fellows, Dr. Perry Hooper and Dr. Ariel Eber. They will work with our team to gain in-depth hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.
SkinCare Physicians is extending a warm welcome to this year’s new fellows, Drs. Jacob Inda, Erika Hagstrom and Jessica Labadie! They will work with our team to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, and laser medicine.
Last week for the first time in a little over a year, Dr. Arndt was back to SkinCare Physicians to see patients. While at home due to the pandemic, he saw some patients virtually, but it was not the same. He really looked forward to the day he was coming back. All of his colleagues and staff too! 
SkinCare Physicians recently extended a warm welcome to two new Fellows, Drs. Jacqueline Watchmaker and Courtney Gwinn. Both board-certified, they will be working with our team for a year to gain further hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine. 
SkinCare Physicians is extending an enthusiastic welcome to this year’s new fellows! Drs. Kara Hoverson, Farah Moustafa and Leah Spring will be working with us to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.
In addition to being renowned dermatologists, many of our physicians are authors, or co-authors, of hundredths of articles in scientific publications. This month alone, Dr. Michael Kaminer had five articles published in scientific journals, four in the August issue of Dermatologic Surgery, and one in the Highlights Of Skin Disease Education Foundation compiled at the Hawaii Dermatology Seminar. Amazing work Dr. Kaminer!