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Our Staff

 

Commitment and Excellence in Treating Skin Conditions

   
 

 

 

Clinical Staff

 

Dermatology Associates' staff includes two four board certified dermatologists as well as two board-certified physician assistants. Our research department consists of one certified research coordinator and one non-certified research coordinator, a research assistant and administrator.

 

View Clinical Staff Profiles:

Bernard S. Goffe, MD

Gerald Bernstein, MD

Ardeth Dunne, PAC

Valerie Cooper, PAC

Nancy Smith

 

Bernard S. Goffe, MD
 
Bernard S. Goffe, MD  

For the second year, Seattle Magazine has named Dr. Bernard Goffe as one of the citys Top Doctors. Long before the magazine began announcing such honors Dr. Goffe earned accolades and enduring trust from the thousands of men and women he has treated during his more than three decades in dermatology. His commitment and excellence in treating chronic and sometimes debilitating skin conditions, such as psoriasis, skin cancer, and eczema have given patients relief while his research has earned the respect of medical peers.

 

 

View Dr Goffe’s Curriculum Vitae

 

Dr. Goffe obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Washington in 1962. He interned at the Harborview Medical Center and performed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He was a Fellow in Dermatology at the University of Washington from 1966-1968.

 

He is a board certified dermatologist, with credentials from both the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Dermatopathology. He is currently a Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has practiced dermatology in Seattle since 1968.

 

Dr. Goffe worked at the United States Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta, in the Epidemic Intelligence Service, from 1964 to 1966, and he helped launch the World Health Organizations smallpox eradication program in West Africa. In addition, Dr. Goffe served as a Peace Corps physician in Turkey.

 

Dr. Goffe has made numerous contributions to improving treatment of diseases such as psoriasis. His clinical research has included the early study of Psoralen ultraviolet A treatment (PUVA), starting in 1974, psoriasis, and Phase II, III, and IV testing of the new biologic drugs for psoriasis treatment. In 1998, Dr. Goffe and Dr. Phil Mease were the first dermatologists to use Enbrel® in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (phase II study) and their research on the topic was published in Lancet in July 2000.

 

Locally, Dr. Goffe started the Psoriasis Treatment Center in Seattle in 1975. He now runs the Psoriasis Treatment & Research Center within , in Seattle.

 

If you feel you fall into any of these enrollment requirements, please call our office at (206) 267-2100 to speak with our research staff about enrollment in a study.

 

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Gerald Bernstein, MD
 
Gerald Bernstein  

Board certified, dermatologic surgeon

Specializes in skin cancer & cosmetic surgery

University of Illinois, School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1958-1962 and MBA From University of Washington School of Business, Executive Program, Seattle, WA. 1988-1990

 

 

View Gerald Bernstein Curriculum Vitae

Visit Dr Bernstein's website at www.bernsteincosmetic.com

 

As a board certified, dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Bernstein has focused his post graduate training primarily in skin cancer surgery and cosmetic surgery such as liposuction, laser surgery and fat transfer. Having learned the tumescent liposuction technique from its originator, Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Dr. Bernstein returned as one of the pioneers of the technique in the Northwest. He has also taught liposuction in seminars nationwide.

 

Dr. Bernstein continues to enhance his skills in dermatologic cosmetic surgery by working with well-known experts in each respective field throughout the country. He has also lectured and published in various fields of dermatologic surgery and cosmetic surgery including three articles which he co-authored on the safety of liposuction.

 

Dr. Bernstein now focuses his work providing exceptional cosmetic treatments.  He is an authority in cosmetic fillers, Botox, scar revisions/corrections and mole removals, liposuction, laser procedures for a wide variety of conditions.  

 

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Ardeth Dunne, PAC
 
Ardeth Dune  

Board-certified Physician Assistant

Specializes in cosmetic and general dermatology

Nursing, Lewis-Clark State

Washington State Univ. with a Bachelor of Arts

Uni. of WA with a Physician Assistant Degree

Has specialized in dermatology since 1994

 

 

View Ardeth Dunnes Curriculum Vitae

 

Ardeth Dunne is a board-certified physician assistant (PAC) who specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology. She graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and from Lewis and Clark State with a nursing Degree. She received her physician assistant degree from the University of Washington. Her dermatology experience started in 1994 in Bellevue and has been working in dermatology ever since.

 

She offers a wide range of dermatologic care including both general and cosmetic dermatologic care. Some of the treatments she offers include Botox Cosmetic, Restylane and other fillers, Sclerotherapy and chemical peels. Laser treatments include those that minimize wrinkles, facial redness, age spots, laser hair removal and leg veins, amongst others.

 

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Valerie Cooper, PAC
 
Ardeth Dune  

Board certified, Physician Assistant (PAC)

Specializes in general dermatology

Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in psychology, Bethel University. 

Master’s Degree as a physician assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center

 

 

Valerie Cooper is a board-certified physician assistant (PAC) who specializes in general dermatology. She graduated from Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in psychology.  She received her Master's Degree as a physician assistant from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.   Her Physician Assistant career began at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in the department of Urology, in the section of Neuro-urology and Female Urology.  In 2006, Ms. Cooper transferred to the Department of Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic where she practiced both community general dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.  She has participated in many dermatologic conferences both of the cosmetic and general dermatology nature.

 

She offers a wide range of dermatologic care including both general and cosmetic dermatologic care. Her interests are in skin Cancer evaluations and treatments, psoriasis, acne, rashes, and hair disease.  Some of the cosmetic treatments she offers include chemical peels and education regarding facial rejuvenation. Laser treatments include laser hair removal.

 

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Nancy Smith, Aesthetician
 
Ardeth Dune  

Certification in micro-current, oxygen infusion, hydra-facial, micro-dermabrasion, ayurvedic treatments, waxing, body treatments/wraps, massage, manual lymphatic  drainage, acutonics

Master certification in make up artistry

 

 

Nancy graduated from the Euro Institute of Skin Care at the top of her class and has certificates in; micro-current, oxygen infusion, hydra-facial, micro-dermabrasion, ayurvedic treatments, waxing, body treatments/wraps, massage, manual lymphatic  drainage, acutonics, and a master certification in make up artistry.  Her passion for skin care started early with homemade egg white and honey facials at 14.

 

Nancy is passionate in providing outstanding customer service.  She refined this skill through her 10 years at Alaska Airlines as a Flight Attendant supervisor.

 

"There are as many skin types as there are people.  Diagnosing the skin type correctly, selecting the optimal skin care regime, and performing regular treatments will result in healthy, happy skin." – Nancy Smith

 

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