Our nurses, Dawn, Karen, and Kathy, collectively bring more than 90 years of experience to our office and provide superior care to patients in our practice.

Dawn, an RN, is a graduate from Maria College in Albany, NY, has worked with Albany Dermatology for over 18 years. Formerly employed at St. Peter’s Hospital, Dawn has experience in surgery, medicine, gynecology, and rehabilitation nursing.

Karen, an RN, is a graduate from Hudson Valley Community College nursing program in Troy, NY. Following a 20-year career at Albany Memorial Hospital, Karen joined Albany Dermatology in 1994and 8 years part time with us she became full time at Albany Dermatology in 2004.


Kathy, an LPN, since 1980, worked at St. Peter’s Hospital for more than 10 years, before leaving to teach at a children’s daycare. Kathy joined us full time in 2002.

Together, they provide nursing support for patients with severe medical conditions, assist with cosmetic procedures and help manage the care plans for patients with severe psoriasis who take systemic medications. They also monitor the IPledge program for those using Accutane for severe acne, and coordinate the skin cancer surveillance program for the patient and photographer. All three are active members of the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA)and participate in local and national educational meetings and conferences. Kathy also serves as an officer for the local DNA chapter.