Physician Assistant

JoEllyn Dyson, PA-C is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who spent the first 18 years of her life in Nigeria, West Africa where her parents were missionaries. In 1977 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She immediately began her nursing education and received a B.S.N. Degree from Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas in 1980.

After 16 years as a nurse in cardiac care, cardiothoracic, general and plastic surgery, JoEllyn decided to further her education and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1996 with a Physician Assistant degree. She spent 10 years as a PA-C in downtown Nashville before settling here at Skin Solutions. Her love of medicine, her surgical experience and her commitment to patients makes her a vital part of our team.

JoEllyn has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning her Botox and dermal filler certification. JoEllyn has also received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena which, in addition to her extensive surgical experience, gives her with an exceptional ability to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio. For more information, visit www.PenaMDStudio.com

Walt Sims, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant. In 1998 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MPAS) with concentration in Dermatology from the University of Nebraska. Prior to being trained in Dermatology, he worked in emergency medicine with the U.S. Army.

Walt is a Major with the 118th Medical Group, Tennessee Air National Guard who has served a tour of duty in Iraq. As a Physician Assistant who has received specialized training in dermatology, Walt is licensed and qualified to perform a comprehensive dermatological examination, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate medical therapy for your dermatologic needs. He is skilled in performing procedures that include shave biopsies, punch biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy and laser treatments.

Walt has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning his Botox and dermal filler certification. Additionally, Walt has received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena equipping him with a unique skill set to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio. For more information, visit our Studio website at www.PenaMDStudio.com

Laura Bauer, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. Mrs. Bauer graduated from Duke University in 2007 and brings a vast array of knowledge to provide superior quality care. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants nationally certifies Laura.

Michelle Dobson, MMS, PA-C is a certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology. Mrs. Dobson graduated with her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University in 1997 and her Master's degree from Midwestern University, where she received her physician's assistant training, in 2000. She began her career in dermatology in Kenosha, WI and moved to Tennessee in 2003. She brings a vast array of knowledge and 10 years of dermatology experience to Skin Solutions Dermatology and greatly enjoys working with patients of all ages to provide superior quality care.

Michelle is nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants.