Dana Dorenfeld, MHS, PA-C

Dana is a Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology since 2000. Dana received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Psychology, graduating with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa in Fall 1996. She then attended Duke University where she received her Masters in Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies in 2000. She received her Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in October 2000.

As a Board Certified and Licensed Physician Assistant, Dana has had well over two decades of training in both pediatric, adult dermatology, and dermatologic surgery.
Dana is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Society of a Dermatology Physician Assistants. Additionally, she is an active participant in the community performing skin cancer screenings bi-monthly.

Dana is an integral part of our dermatology team, which provides the best quality of care and the latest treatments. She formulates treatment plans customized for each patient and also encourages a proactive approach to skin health. Dana offers appointments in all areas of general dermatology, including mole and skin cancer checks, acne, eczema, warts, psoriasis, rosacea and melasma, as well as dermatologic procedures such as skin biopsies, electrodesiccation and curettage, cryotherapy, and excisions. She is also well-trained in minor cosmetic procedures. Dana joined the DLVSC team in December 2024.

On a personal note, Dana is married with two children and has a Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Penny. In her spare time, she enjoys activities with her family, travel, theater, walking, and baking.