Current Dermatology Residents

Faisal Ahmad, M.D.

Hometown: Newport Beach, California
Undergraduate: Harvard College
Medical school: Washington University School of Medicine
Intern year Program: Mercy Hospital St. Louis Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, dermatologic surgery, artificial intelligence in dermatology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: During my dermatology rotation in medical school where I was struck by the complexity and variety of skin conditions.
Extracurricular interests: Tennis, pickleball, jazz, impressionist art, childhood education, finance
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: A complex case of psoriasis—requiring a deep understanding and a multifaceted approach to treatment.  

Michelle Boettler, M.D.

Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University 
Medical school: The Ohio State University 
Intern year Program: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, Missouri
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When I rotated with a dermatologist on inpatient consults between first and second year of medical school 
Extracurricular interests: trying new restaurants, class-based workouts, playing with my two cats (Cosmo and Luna), traveling, painting
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: blue nevus

Monica Hessler-Waning, M.D.

Co-chief resident

Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Internship:  Wayne State University Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, autoimmune dermatology, inflammatory dermatology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When I was shadowing at a clinic in high school and was fascinated by the range of clinical conditions I saw in one day.
Extracurricular interests: Running, downhill skiing, rowing, lifting, and baking 
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: Cold urticaria because winter is my favorite time of year

Kendall McDaniel, M.D.

Co-chief resident

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Columbia
Medical school: Tulane University School of Medicine
Intern year program: Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Transitional Year 
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, dermatopathology, skin cancer       
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: Shadowing in clinic as a medical student and realizing the daily variety and interesting skin pathology that continue to deepen my interest in the field!
Extracurricular interests: Running, tennis, pickleball, trying new restaurants
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Nevus spilus

David Alley M.D.

Kansas Access Track

Hometown: Valley Center, Kansas
Undergraduate: Friends University
Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Intern-year program: University of Missouri-Kansas City Internal Medicine
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When I diagnosed a case of vasculitis in the ICU
Extracurricular interests: Drawing, piano, tennis and hiking
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Vitiligo

Karissa Libson, M.D.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Undergraduate: Hope College
Medical school: Ohio State University
Intern-year program: Corewell Health/Michigan State University Grand Rapids
Dermatology interests: inpatient dermatology, complex medical dermatology, access to care
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When my friend sent me pictures of a rash in medical school and I correctly diagnosed it as pityriasis rosea
Extracurricular interests: spending time with friends and family, hiking, traveling, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, tennis, yoga, reading
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Tinea incognito - calm on the surface but secretly fungal chaos

Gloria Munayco, M.D

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Intern-year program: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Dermatology interests: Dermatological surgery, general dermatology, inflammatory diseases, skin of color
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: Working as a medical assistant at a dermatology clinic before medical school
Extracurricular interests: reading, true crime podcasts, dancing/singing and trying new restaurants
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Rosacea

Michaela O’Connor, M.D.

Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Undergraduate: Texas Christian University
Medical school: University of Kansas
Intern-year program: MacNeal Hospital Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: Medical Education, skin cancer detection and treatment innovations, health policy
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: I worked in a dermatology office before medical school. Occasionally, when we were short-staffed, I got to be more hands on with the patients.
Extracurricular interests: Needlepointing, traveling, trying new restaurants, keeping my plants alive
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Phytophotodermatitis. I love sun (with sunscreen) and citrus

Diana Olvera, D.O.

Hometown: Rogers, Arkansas 
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology COM – Arkansas
Intern-year program: Piedmont Athens Regional Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, dermatopathology, skin of color, pediatric dermatology 
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: While shadowing in clinic as a medical student—I was amazed by the diversity and complexity within a single clinic day
Extracurricular interests: Hanging out with my dog
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: Milia: petite but persistent

Brittani Jones, M.D.

Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
Dermatology interests: skin of color, hidradenitis suppurativa, hair disorders, nail disorders, pigmentary disorders, cosmetics
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: while completing research with dermatologists of color
Extracurricular interests: brunching, trying new restaurants, shopping, binge-watching Netflix, collecting tea blends, visiting history museums and going to theme parks
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: bullous pemphigoid because I'm resilient under pressure

McKenzie Maloney, M.D.

Hometown: Milton, Georgia
Dermatology interests: cutaneous oncology, regenerative and aesthetic dermatology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: The first time I shadowed my sister (a dermatology PA) --- I was amazed at the complexity and diversity of the patients and their skin conditions
Extracurricular interests: Running, shopping, traveling, making pasta
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: a dysplastic nevus --- multifaceted and detail-oriented

Edith Sigler, M.D.

Hometown: Joplin, Missouri
Dermatology interests: rural dermatology, general dermatology, dermatopathology
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: when I was shadowing and was handed the liquid nitrogen and allowed to freeze a bunch of seborrheic keratoses
Extracurricular interests: playing music, reading, hiking, contra dancing, rock climbing, paper quilling
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: vitiligo

Raquel Wescott, M.D.

Hometown: Moraga, California
Dermatology interests: general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, skin of color, skin cancer
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: after shadowing in the dermatology clinic during my first year of medical school --- I loved the variety of conditions and long-term relationships with patients
Extracurricular interests: skiing, dancing, swimming, traveling, getting a sweet treat
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: nevus flammeus --- I have one myself, and I think it makes people look unique and beautiful!

Xin Wu, M.D.

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dermatology interests: psychodermatology, vasculitis, hair and nail disorders
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: The summer after my first year of medical school, I shadowed a dermatologist who worked at a walk-in dermatology clinic in an underserved area. Many people came in with severe or disabling manifestations of dermatologic conditions. The dermatologist diagnosed and provided relief within seconds of looking at them. I knew I wanted to be just like that some day.
Extracurricular interests: jogging, anime, video games, exploring restaurants, cooking, bartending, being the hostess with the mostest.
If you were a dermatology diagnosis you would be: sweet’s syndrome because I’m angry, beefy red when I get hungry