Paradise Dermatology, led by Dr. Michelle Pennie, offers comprehensive dermatologic care, including full-body skin checks, medical dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, as well as a variety of cosmetic treatments. Dr. Pennie is a board-certified dermatologist, and a fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon.
She is one of only a handful of dermatologists on the west coast of Florida to attend a year-long fellowship training program in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, considered to be the most effective and least invasive treatment for most types of skin cancer. Dr. Pennie completed her medical school and residency training in dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta.
She is one of only a handful of dermatologists on the west coast of Florida to attend a year-long fellowship training program in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, considered to be the most effective and least invasive treatment for most types of skin cancer. Dr. Pennie completed her medical school and residency training in dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta.
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Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Chelsea Duggan completed her undergraduate and medical school degree at Michigan State University. Dr. Duggan is very passionate about continuity of care and treating patients as if they were her family members. Dr. Duggan enjoys practicing both general and cosmetic dermatology.
Acne is a common medical condition that affects men and women, teenagers and adults that affects 40 to 50 million Americans and is the most common skin disorder. About 85 percent of people will have acne at some point in their lives, and by mid-teens, 40 percent of people will have acne or acne scarring.
Dermoscopy is the examination of skin lesions with a Dermatoscope. A Dermatoscope is a tool, which traditionally consists of a magnifier light-source device that when used by a trained specialist allows for enhanced inspection of skin lesions. To visualize subsurface skin structures without the hindrance of skin surface reflections.
Photodynamic therapy or PDT is a treatment that uses special compounds, called photosensitizing agents, along with light (referred to as Blue Light) to treat Actinic keratosis (AKs), rough-textured, dry scaly patches on the skin that are caused by excessive UV exposure such as sunlight. Over a certain amount of time the compound is absorbed by the cancer cells.
Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells, resulting in red, scaly patches on the body that bleed and itch. It frequently occurs with a range of other health concerns, including diabetes, hypertension, heart attack and depression.
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Sandy Hayward
Jan 25, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022
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Jan 20, 2022
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Jan 17, 2022
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Dianna Walston
Dec 27, 2021
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Gary Thalman
Dec 22, 2021
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Pbdt
Dec 17, 2021
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Everything about Paradise Dermatology gets 5 stars from both my husband and I. The office staff is delightful and the doctors are very knowledgeable. Megan Bender is wonderful and puts you at ease as soon as she enters the examination room. Thank you, Megan. I’d also like to thank the support staff for making the yearly visits stress free. They are the first point of contact as well as the last as you checkout. Pleasant, friendly and personable are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind when describing them. If you’re looking for a dermatologist, we would highly recommend you give them
Jerry G.
Nov 04, 2021
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Arrived for appointment, returned to my car to get a mask for entry. Waited for receptionist to check me in, was given paper work to fill out.
Was completing the forms and was told I arrived "15 minutes late"and they wouldn't honor the appointment.
I got in my car, and checked the time. After waiting to check in, filling out the forms, was 10 minutes past .
PARADISE LOST!
Was completing the forms and was told I arrived "15 minutes late"and they wouldn't honor the appointment.
I got in my car, and checked the time. After waiting to check in, filling out the forms, was 10 minutes past .
PARADISE LOST!
Diane Marr
Oct 12, 2021
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Everyone was super nice from the front counter to the nurse, and ending with the P.A.
The office was clean and bright. They handled you as a respected person not a number on their balance sheet. Fortunately I needed no special care just an examination to put my PCP mind at ease. A 15 seconds procedure was preformed during the visit. Id recommend this office.
The office was clean and bright. They handled you as a respected person not a number on their balance sheet. Fortunately I needed no special care just an examination to put my PCP mind at ease. A 15 seconds procedure was preformed during the visit. Id recommend this office.
Linda Harris
Aug 11, 2021
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The staff at Paradise are so friendly, helpful, and completely professional. Meagan is a real asset to the staff and she is so thorough with an examination, she makes sure you are comfortable. I had recent back surgery and she was so compassionate and caring. The check out employee was also thorough and friendly and made my next appointment. The ladies at the front desk were superb, Thank you to all of you. Linda Harris
Holly M.
Oct 24, 2020
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Donald N.
Sep 23, 2020
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I have been a patient since they first opened their office. Dr. Pennie has impeccable credentials and she is the absolute BEST Dermatologist this 80 year old guy has ever encountered. The bright spot in this office is Clio Mason. She provides for a friendly and very happy office atmosphere. Clio always has a smile and remembers the patients names. She is one of the most personable, friendly, kind and caring individuals I have ever known.
Stormy F.
Jan 10, 2020
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J. M.
Jun 20, 2019
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I have lived in Florida for 20 years and still have not become accustomed to finding wonderful businesses tucked into so-so neighborhoods, and true to that is Paradise Dermatology on Clark Road. Outside it has a good size parking lot, inside it is bright, cleanlined and modern looking. The individual patient rooms are similar. Every staff person encountered had a smile and greeted me warmly on my first visit. Dr. Pennie was efficient, gave me options to avoid scars from treatment, and has a gentle air about her. I mention that because two others I have seen in town were rather brusque. I recommend
Juliana H.
Nov 25, 2018
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Every time I visit Sarasota, I make sure to stop by Paradise Dermatology to see Lily. She's the medical aesthetician here, and gives the most amazing/relaxing facials with noticeable results every time. She's really good at recommending products based on what your skin needs. And to top it off, she couldn't be a sweeter person!! Definitely stop by to see her, it's totally worth it
Hunter B.
Jun 24, 2017
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This office is a great size! It's also very clean and organized. This is the first dermatology place I've been too and it was a great first experience.
I came for an issue I had with acne, and wow did I learn a lot. My acne has gotten extremely better thanks to the doctors who helped me and taught me a lot. The staff is very friendly and caring.
I was with Dr. Jenny Prost and she was absolutely amazing. She was very understanding and helpful. She also recommended me to the offices medical aesthetician Lily Volpert who was also amazing! They both helped me find ways to treat my acne
I came for an issue I had with acne, and wow did I learn a lot. My acne has gotten extremely better thanks to the doctors who helped me and taught me a lot. The staff is very friendly and caring.
I was with Dr. Jenny Prost and she was absolutely amazing. She was very understanding and helpful. She also recommended me to the offices medical aesthetician Lily Volpert who was also amazing! They both helped me find ways to treat my acne
Lacey S.
May 24, 2017
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Dr. Pennie has an impressive education and extensive training in Dermatology, so I chose her for my annual skin exam. Due to multiple moves, I have seen several different dermatologists over the years. Dr. Pennie is the first doctor to perform a truly thorough review of my skin and actually address my concerns. I also liked that she had her assistant with her during the exam who also offered helpful tips for my skin, and it seemed like they worked very well together. It appears that her staff works together nicely as a team. The only downside I have experienced is that sometimes my appointments
Rodger B.
Jan 14, 2017
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If you're a resident, or a snowbird, this is Florida and you will need a dermatologist. I left a great dermatologist in CT and it took a while before I settled on Penne Dermatology. I like everyone in the office and the entire staff. Usually I see Ms. Norman, one of the PA's, and have been pleased with her work and her care regarding my needs. The office has expanded adding PA's and has moved recently to a Clark Road address.
Unfortunately, a byproduct of living here, or visiting, is a variety of skin eruptions, some serious, think skin cancer, and some just unattractive like
Unfortunately, a byproduct of living here, or visiting, is a variety of skin eruptions, some serious, think skin cancer, and some just unattractive like
