KMC DERMATOLOGY
Mission
Mr. Dean has been in practice since 2002 and joined our team in 2012. Originally from Maryville, MO, he attended Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) and earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University (Downers Grove, IL). Mr. Dean specializes in rashes and particularly allergic contact dermatitis, for which he conducts patch testing for all our Kansas City-area patients. He sees patients at our Mission location.
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Fun Facts: "The thing I'm proudest of in my career is becoming a diplomate of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. This requires extra training and tests, and is the highest achievement possible for a derm PA. I was the first SDPA diplomate in the KC area."
Andy Dean, PA
Mission
Courtney Stene, PA
Mission, Leawood
Ms. Stene graduated from Wichita State University in 2016 as a Certified Physician Assistant, during which she completed a rotation with KMC. Following her graduation, she then completed a one-year dermatology fellowship with KMC and is now seeing patients in Leawood and Mission. Ms. Stene has an excellent bedside manner with a genuine passion for her patients. You will be sure to enjoy her welcoming smile and exuberance.
Fun Facts:
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I ran my first half marathon last November.
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I have two wiener dogs :)
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I love to travel.
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I love to read. Fiction mostly, but nonfiction too.
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I plan on learning Spanish this year.
Follow Courtney on Instagram @skinsmarts
Ms. Howell graduated with a BS in biology from UMKC in 2013. She worked in the bone marrow transplant unit and oncology for several years. She then attended Wichita State University and received her Masters of Physician Assistant in 2018. Ms. Howell fell in love with Dermatology during rotations. As well as regular dermatology needs, she also does cosmetic injections and procedures.
Heather Howell, PA
Mission, Kansas City
Vinesha Byers, PA
Mission
Ms. Byers was born and raised in Kansas City. She is a nationally certified physician assistant (PA) who graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with bachelor's degrees in biology and chemistry. She earned a master's of science degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2017.
Prior to joining KMC, she practiced in acute care/internal medicine and neurosurgery while maintaining a strong interest in dermatology. Currently, she's excited to be working with an excellent group of providers who evaluate and treat a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions with compassionate patient-centered care.
When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys reading a good book, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her wonderful husband and precious daughter while exploring Kansas City.
Teresa Corrigan, APRN
Mission
Teresa Corrigan graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing with highest distinction in 1995 and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked full-time for the next eighteen years as a RN in a hospital medical/surgical unit, intensive care unit, emergency department, and labor and delivery units. She served twenty-six years in the U.S. Army Reserve with approximately ten years on active duty with the Army Nurse Corps. She graduated from State University of New York in 2013 with a master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner and worked for three years as a primary care provider before specializing in dermatology in September of 2016. She had the great honor and benefit of being trained in the specialty of dermatology by two experienced and exceptional dermatologists, Dr. R. Bottiglione and Dr. S. Jazayeri.
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Teresa is a mother of two nice young men, married for forty-two years, and enjoys hiking, biking, spending time with family, friends, and gardening. Most importantly, she is dedicated to providing excellent and respectful patient care. She enjoys taking care of people and strives to address all of their skin related concerns.