Above & Beyond Dermatology

**Editor's Note: We had some technical difficulties near the end of the episode so weren't able to capture the full conversation, but if you like what you hear so far, stay tuned for more conversations with the wise and wonderful, Dr. Courtney Herbert!**Episode 068 | Dr. Courtney Herbert is an accomplished board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology...

Episode 067 | Dr. Amanda Hill—Founder of RENEW Longevity & Medical Aesthetics—is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in longevity medicine, regenerative aesthetics, and precision-based care. She completed her dermatology residency at Stanford University (with Dr. Lewellis!), where she served as Chief Resident, and later served as Chief of Dermatology at Nellis Air Force Base, caring f...

Episode 066 | It's a Meena Mash-Up & Joyful Julapalli Highlight Reel! But first, a quick PSA... If you're looking to enhance your approach to patient care and finally find your tribe, consider exploring the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) from LearnSkin, a 9-month, CME-accredited program covering nutrition, gut health, lifestyle medicine, hormone health, regenerative medicin...

Episode 065 | In this episode, Jennifer Fleming, APRN, Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS, and Dr. Lewellis explore the importance of education, patient safety, and collaboration within the medical aesthetics industry. We delve into into the challenges faced by aesthetic providers, the significance of building a culture of safety, support, and trust, and the complexities of selecting devices and service...

Episode 064 | In episode 063, you heard me as a guest on The DermBiz Show. In this episode, the tables are turned, so your view just got a lot better! Joining me in this episode are two people who live at the crossroads of medicine, media, and real life—Tony Jackson, the brains behind The DermBiz Show and strategist in all things dermatology business, and his wife and business partner, Dr. Mercy O...

Episode 063 | Today I'm bringing you an episode of The DermBiz Show in which I had the pleasure and opportunity of sharing some of my story and private practice journey. Show notes and audio content for this episode are courtesy of The DermBiz Show with Tony Jackson and Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo-Jackson, both of whom I can’t wait to feature on this show! If you like what you hear, please watch and foll...

Episode 062 | Bonnie Hodge, MD is a board certified dermatologist originally from Meridian, Mississippi. She specializes in skin cancer detection and treatment, management of psoriasis, acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, other common inflammatory conditions, and more complex conditions such as autoimmune and bullous dermatoses, pigmentation disorders, vitiligo, and prurigo nodularis. As a recent re...

Episode 061 | Arisa E. Ortiz, MD is the Founder/Creator of Your Pre-Visit, Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. She received training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at UC San Diego and also completed the prestigious cosmetic and laser fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and We...

Episode 060 | Iris Rubin, MD is the founder of SEEN, a patented, award-winning, science-backed, mission-driven haircare system. At SEEN, it's all about great haircare that won't do damage to your skin. Dr. Rubin received her undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University, and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She did her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago a...

Episode 059 | In this Special Edition of Stand Up (for) Doctors! with Kim Downey, we're celebrating the launch of White Coats, Courageous Hearts with four of the physician-authors who are reclaiming their voices and humanity in a system that too often silences them and one very special advocate -- the extraordinary Kim Downey, PT -- who is leading the way in advocating for physicians from the othe...

***For 20% off your Solstice order, use code ABOVEANDBEYOND*****A note from Dr. Lewellis: We encountered a number of recording difficulties during this episode, which resulted in a mild echo and some transitions that can be hard to follow. My wonderful editing team did an excellent job cleaning and patching things up, but I do want my audience to be aware of it. I apologize in advance, and thanks...

Episode 057 | Dermatologists like me — rightfully so — spend a lot of time talking about the short and long-term harmful effects of UV light from the sun. Those are plentiful and very real. However, most of us don't spend enough time talking about the benefits of controlled, moderate doses of UV light and the things we can do to Sun Responsibly beyond just sunscreen, clothing, and avoidance. That'...

Please note that this episode was recorded on February 5th, 2025.Episode 056 | Dr. Sarah Sung, MD has long been one of Seattle's most sought-after board-certified dermatologists. She's now taking a bold new step to become more accessible to her beloved patients through her new independent, direct care private practice, The Perq, at 5101 25th Ave NE in Seattle, WA!To give you an idea of what's goin...

Episode 055 | Today I'm bringing you a cross-post of a bucket list interview appearance I recently made on Episode 214 of Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Big thanks to Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar, and the whole team at LearnSkin for this opportunity. I hope to see some of you at LearnSkin's 2025 Integrative Dermatology Symposium in Tucson, AZ, where you'll als...

Episode 054 | Today's episode is all about helping you empower your patients who want to be proactive about scar refinement and optimization. Most dermatologists perform procedures multiple times a day that will undoubtedly result in a scar. While we routinely inform our patients about this as part of the informed consent process, there tends to be far less routine discussion about how patients ca...

Episode 053 | Dr. Marthe Dika, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and proud owner of M. Dika Dermatology, with practices located in Burlington and Glendale, Wisconsin. At her clinics, she welcomes patients of all ages and skin types, offering comprehensive care for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Dika is particularly experienced in and passionate about managing hair loss and ha...

Episode 052 | Dr. Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist in San Francisco, CA who specializes in treating acne, hair loss, and pigmentation concerns especially in patients with skin of color. She also focuses on advanced techniques in cosmetic dermatology, using lasers and devices to treat nearly any medical or cosmetic skin concern, in all skin types. Dr. Karhade believes in...

Episode 051 | Greg Maguire, PhD is the Co-Founder of the SRM Living Foundry at UCSD in San Diego and the Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of NeoGenesis, a wonderful company I talk with my patients about all the time. If you haven't yet listed to episode 047 featuring Christine Preston, that one pairs delightfully with my conversation with Dr. Maguire. Awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Fogar...

Episode 050 | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP is a board-certified dermatologist currently practicing in Northern Virginia. If you didn't catch him on episode 028 published on August 1st, 2024, check that out first to learn more of his story and then join us as we explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and the business of dermatology in light of his recent cover story in The Dermatologist. Dr. Hussain...

(Editor's note: Apologies for the mild echo!)TL;DR: The application deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) is April 21st, 2025!As a proud and transformed IDCP alumnus, I know how this program helps dermatologists expand their approach to patient care and reignite their passion for dermatology. From evidence-informed functional medicine t...

Episode 048 | Kathy Harmon Luber is a certified Sound Therapy, Sound Healing practitioner, Reiki Master, and wellness guide whose passion is helping people navigate the challenging terrain of the healing journey—and thrive. As you'll soon learn, Kathy and I have a lot in common when it comes to how we think about about integrative health and how little things can accumulate to make remarkable diff...

Episode 047 | Christine Preston is a compromised Skin Therapist (certificate in Skin Therapy from George Brown College) who has been certified since 2016. Since then, she's been helping women across North America achieve calm, clear skin by helping them identify their triggers and creating skin care routines that work. She opened the Skin Discovery Spa in 2021 where she helps her clients clear acn...

Episode 046 | Dr. DeJarra "DJ" Sims is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California and was a former A...

Episode 045 | The Dermy Doc is in the house! Big shout out to friend of the pod Dr. Adam Swigost (episodes 004 and 041) for introducing me to the incomparable Dr. Fatima Fahs. Dr. Fahs is a board-certified dermatologist and diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. She has been quoted and featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Forbes, Self, Time, Today, Cosmopolitan,...

Episode 044 | The Queen of Joy, Dr. Meena Julapalli, is BACK!If you're new around here or missed it for any other reason, I recommend that you first enJOY episode 022 and follow it with this one. Dr. Julapalli is a triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. After 7 years in academics as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Tex...