Third-Year Residents
Michael Kremer, M.D.
Co-Chief
Hometown: Florissant, Missouri
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Tulane University
Internship: Wellstar Kennestone Transitional Year
Dermatology Interests: Biologics, patient quality of life, skin cancer
If I were a dermatology diagnosis, I would be: Irritated seborrheic keratosis
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: Watching a mentor astutely diagnose
a rare skin condition that had been impacting a patient for years.
Sino Mehrmal, D.O.
Co-Chief
Hometown: Antioch, California
Undergraduate: California State University, East Bay
Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital Transitional Year
Dermatology Interests: Complex medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, education,
health disparities, skin cancer and technology
Favorite part about SLU dermatology: The wonderful staff, residents and attending
physicians.
If I were a dermatology diagnosis, I would be: Lipoma
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: At the end of my first medical school
dermatology rotation I remember thinking, "this is it."
Tyler Hooton, M.D.
Hometown: Billings, Montana
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Medical School: University of Washington in Spokane
Internship: Spokane Teaching Health Center- Internal Medicine
Dermatology Interests: General dermatology
If I were a dermatology diagnosis, I would be: A benign nevus on your back. You only
remember I'm there about once a month.
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When I caught a basal cell carcinoma
on my mom.
Daniel Tinker, M.D.
Hometown: Lufkin, Texas
Undergraduate: University of Central Oklahoma
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Internship: Providence Portland Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Dermatology Interests: Hyperhidrosis, general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, academic
dermatology
Favorite part about SLU dermatology: The warmth, collegiality, and most of all happy
hour with the best co-residents you could ask for!
If I were a dermatology diagnosis, I would be: ripple with sipple! (lichen amyloidosis)
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: In high school when my dermatologist
helped me overcome the struggles I had with acne and hyperhidrosis.
Second-Year Residents
Sheetal Sethupathi, M.D.
Hometown: Forsyth, Illinois
Undergraduate School: Saint Louis University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Intern year: St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, Missouri
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, procedural dermatology, hair loss, cosmetic dermatology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: My first time shadowing a dermatologist when I saw my attending utilize clues from
the skin exam to diagnose systemic disease!
Extracurricular interests: Running, cooking, hiking, trying new restaurants
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: Polymorphic light eruption because I enjoy outdoor activities, as long as there’s
lots of sunscreen!
Jordan Tanner, M.D.
Hometown: Issaquah, Washington
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Intern year: Spokane Teaching Health Center - Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, surgical dermatology, dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: During intern year when at a family gathering I noticed that my older brother's new
skin lesions were suspicious for psoriasis.
Extracurricular interests: Skiing, rock climbing, hiking, board games, traveling
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: Keratosis pilaris, because it's benign and everybody's ok with a little KP.
Laura Upton, M.D.
Hometown: St. Joseph, Michigan
Undergraduate: University of Georgia
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Intern year: Saint Louis University Internal Medicine
Dermatology interests: General Dermatology, psoriasis, lupus, biologics, Janus kinase inhibitors, lasers,
health policy
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: Dermatology rotation in medical school
Extracurricular interests: Equestrian sports, mountain biking, skiing, premade meals, sleeping, and walks with
my German Shepherd
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: cherry hemangioma
Laura Russell, M.D.
Hometown: Hannibal, Missouri
Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Internship: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Dermatology interests: General Dermatology, Autoimmune dermatology, rheumatology/dermatology overlap
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: I first became interested in dermatology in medical school when I learned about the
interesting pathophysiology of skin disease.
Favorite part about SLU dermatology: The diversity of interests, research, and backgrounds of the people in the department.
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: A normal nail plate, tough and functional.
First-Year Residents
Katelyn Dugan, M.D.
Hometown: Clearwater, Kansas
Undergraduate School: Kansas State University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
Intern year Program: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
Dermatology interests: General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: During my family medicine rotation,
when I helped diagnose a patient with basal cell carcinoma.
Extracurricular interests: Running, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: A halo nevus
Jamie Hanson, M.D.
Hometown: Clarkston, Michigan
Undergraduate School: Michigan State University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Intern year Program: General Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Dermatology interests: general dermatology, cutaneous oncology, dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: I knew this field was the right
fit when I rotated in a dermatology clinic as a third-year medical student, and I
have spent every rotation falling more in love with this amazing specialty!
Extracurricular interests: running, painting, baking, playing with my labrador retriever
(Jasmine), trivia
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: molluscum contagiosum
Cory Jonak, M.D.
Hometown: St. Louis
Undergraduate School: University of Missouri
Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Intern year Program: Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Dermatology interests: Pediatric Dermatology & Genetic Skin Disorders
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: In college while working for the
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias I remember thinking, how cool would
it be, as someone with this condition, to become a dermatologist and help treat other
kids and families going through the same struggles my family and I once had!?
Extracurricular interests: Cooking, Backpacking, Fishing, Volleyball, Pickleball
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Granuloma Annulare ... My journey
to Dermatology has finally come full circle.
Samantha Ong, M.D.
Hometown: Ridgeland, Mississippi
Undergraduate School: Barnard College of Columbia University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Intern year Program: Ascension Resurrection Medical Center - Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: Skin of color, hair & nails, general dermatology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: during my dermatology elective as
a third year medical student
Extracurricular interests: Fashion design, nail art, crochet
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Trachyonychia
Steven Townsend, M.D.
Hometown: Northville, Michigan
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Intern Year: Wayne State Transitional Year
Dermatology Interests: General Dermatology
Moment I first saw myself as a dermatologist: After my first day in clinic on my first
med school rotation
Extracurricular activities: golf, restaurants
If I was a dermatology diagnosis I would be: I'm gritty like an actinic keratosis