Michele Pentz, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology
About Michele Pentz, PA-C
Michele R. Pentz, MPAS, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. Michele provides care to patients in the Fredericksburg Virginia area at Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center.
Michele has a wide variety of clinical experience, including pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, family practice, internal medicine, and behavioral medicine. She has in-depth experience performing skin care procedures, including full skin checks, the application of liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), shave and punch biopsies, electrodessication and curretage for appropriate biopsy-proven skin cancers, and laser therapy.
Michele R. Pentz received her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania in 2012, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has been Board-Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants since 2012. She entered the field of dermatology at Keystone Dermatology & Center for Skin Surgery immediately after passing the exam; thereafter she joined Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center in March of 2015. Professional Dermatology Affiliations
Michele has a wide variety of clinical experience, including pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, family practice, internal medicine, and behavioral medicine. She has in-depth experience performing skin care procedures, including full skin checks, the application of liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), shave and punch biopsies, electrodessication and curretage for appropriate biopsy-proven skin cancers, and laser therapy.
Michele R. Pentz received her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania in 2012, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has been Board-Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants since 2012. She entered the field of dermatology at Keystone Dermatology & Center for Skin Surgery immediately after passing the exam; thereafter she joined Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center in March of 2015. Professional Dermatology Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
Patient Education Resources
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How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
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A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Our Mission is to provide every patient with technologically advanced, compassionate, excellent health care. In that pursuit, we offer a variety of medical and surgical dermatology service.
If you are faced with a skin condition, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our experienced providers so that he or she can help you develop the best treatment plan for your unique skin care needs.
We look forward to getting to know you and we hope to earn your sustained trust as your resource for all matters related to your skin.
If you are faced with a skin condition, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our experienced providers so that he or she can help you develop the best treatment plan for your unique skin care needs.
We look forward to getting to know you and we hope to earn your sustained trust as your resource for all matters related to your skin.