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Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatology with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has more than 10 years’ experience in clinical dermatology and 4 years’ experience in tele-dermatology. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including life style strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness. Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden to expand her knowledge of dermatology. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She earned a grant from the Women’s Dermatologic Society for preceptorships in pediatric dermatology and she was awarded with the top research award during residency. She has presented at medical conferences and is published in several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Stirling is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She volunteers for the Skin Cancer Foundation, providing free skin cancer screenings for uninsured and underserved individuals.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice.

AWARDS Nominated as Top Doctor in Encinitas, CA Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award 2010 • Mentor: Dr. Bari Cunningham, Pediatric Dermatologist, San Diego, CA South Beach Aesthetic Symposium • Outstanding Achievement Award POSITIONS Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology Member of the AAD CME Task Force Committee 2011-2012 CERTIFICATION California Medical Licence A115720 American Board of Dermatology Certification 2011 USMLE Step 1 Score 271 USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Score 277 USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Score Pass USMLE Step 3 Score 260 RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS Resident Research Project: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL • Open-label pilot study of Lenalidomide as Adjuvant Treatment for Refractory Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma • Sponsored by Celegene Corporation • Mentor: Dr. Francisco Kerdel Publications (peer-reviewed): • L Stirling, RS Kirsner. August 2010. Evidence-based pemphigus treatment? Journal of investigative dermatology; 130 (8): 1963. • L Stirling, RS Kirsner. September 2010. Is your patient with neurofibromatosis likely to develop a malignancy? Journal of investigative dermatology; 130 (9): 2160. Poster Presentation at the Medical Dermatologic Society 2011 • LA Stirling, A Abuchar, M Vitiello, A Grant, FA Kerdel. Preliminary results of an open-label pilot study of Lenalidomide (Revlimid) as adjuvant treatment for refractory cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology • LA Stirling, RH Johr, GW Elgart. March 2010. Meyerson Phenomenon. • Gross and Microscopic Presentation Symposium Poster Presentation at the Society of Dermatologic Surgery • LA Stirling, S Mehta, PK Lee. October 2006. Treatment of Striae Distensae Using Photodynamic Therapy. Medical Student Research Project • Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Rash in Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients • Mentor: Dr. Maria Hordinsky, University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden • Dermatology Rotation Abroad October-November 2006 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION/ACTIVITIES American Academy of Dermatology Women’s Dermatologic Society Lectured for Dermatology Course for Second-year Medical Students Camillus House Dermatology Clinic Volunteer Florida Keys Health Fair Volunteer for Skin Cancer Screening HOBBIES Trail and Road Running, Avid Reader, Mother and Military Wife

14+ years

Medical Dermatology and MOHS Surgery 

California, Virginia.

Josephine is from Burke, Virginia and is a Captain and Physician in the United States Navy. Selected to be a White House Fellow 2020-2021, she served as a special assistant to the Secretary of Health & Human Services. As the former Deputy Chief Medical Executive for the CAPT Lovell Federal Health Care Center, she oversaw a $100 million dollar budget and led an integrated VA/DoD team of 1,140 staff. She previously led teams at several military hospitals working tirelessly to protect service-member health and readiness. A board-certified dermatologist with over 20 publications, Josephine is the U.S. Navy Surgeon General’s senior Dermatology consultant. Passionate about patient advocacy, she held national-level leadership positions in several medical organizations and served as a Dermatology World contributing editor. An inspirational leader/mentor, she earned the DoD’s 2018 Female Senior Physician Leadership Award. A first-generation Vietnamese-American fluent in Vietnamese, Josephine served as a flight surgeon in the Indo-Pacific Theater, forward-deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk directly supporting aviation squadrons. She graduated 2nd in order of merit from the U.S. Naval Academy. She completed a M.D. from Stanford University, a M.S. in Healthcare Delivery from Dartmouth University, a University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency, and a two-year Wharton School Executive Education program. She is a former Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow and physician advisor to the Chairman, House Ways & Means Committee, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-8). Her personal awards include a Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal with one oak cluster.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice.

Specialized areas i enjoy treating: acne, eczema, contact dermatitis, general dermatology

Virginia.