Faculty

Core Faculty

Clay Cockerell, M.D., MBA, J.D. – Dermatopathology

Dermatology Residency Program Director

Dr. Clay J. Cockerell is a world-renowned specialist in treating and diagnosing skin disorders and has diagnosed over three million biopsies.

My Biography

Kendi Hensel, D.O., Ph.D. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency Program Director

My Biography

William Abramovits, M.D. – Dermatology

Dr. William Abramovits was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Dr. Abramovits practiced dermatology for 10 years in Caracas and returned to practice initially in South Texas, and since 1989 in Dallas, Texas.

My Biography

Jonathan Cheon, D.O.

Dr. Cheon is a Korean-American who was born and raised in southeast Michigan and has lived with his family in a city called Troy for the majority of his life. He acquired his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Oakland University, and discovered Osteopathic medicine just as he was finishing his undergraduate studies.

My Biography

Seemal Desai, M.D. – Dermatology

Dr. Seemal Desai is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, and a Board Certified Dermatologist. Dr. Desai has been active on a local, state, and national level with numerous medical organizations.

My Biography

Aaron Farberg, M.D. – Dermatologic Surgery

Aaron S. Farberg, M.D. is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon that specializes in skin cancer, inflammatory diseases, and cosmetic dermatology.

My Biography

Muzzayyan Syed Haq, D.O.

Dr. Haq was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up spending his formative years in both Upstate New York and Northern Virginia. He attended college at Syracuse University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in biology. For medical school, he enrolled at the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.

My Biography

Martin Kassir, M.D. – Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Martin Kassir is a Board-Certified Dermatologist specializing in aesthetic dermatology and laser procedures, and has practiced dermatology in Dallas for the last sixteen years.

My Biography

Yein Lee, D.O., MMSc – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


Ian Matthews, D.O.


Richard Porter, D.O.

Richard Porter received his DO from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in Osteopathic Neuro Musculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) in West Virginia.  Dr. Porter has participated with educating medical residents since completing his training and enjoys being able to help other doctors develop the skill required for this specialty. 

My Biography

Sayed Baes Sadat, D.O.

Dr. Sadat was born and raised in sunny San Diego, California. He attended college at the University of California San Diego, where he majored in Public Health. He completed his masters in Medical Health Sciences at Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington, where his interest in osteopathy began and received top accolades for his oral presentation of the potential benefits of using OMT in concussion.

My Biography

Ryan Seals, D.O. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine


Teaching Faculty

  • Kimberly Fulda, Ph.D. – Clinical Research
  • Rita Patterson, Ph.D. – Clinical Research
  • Lisa Nash, D.O., MSEd – Community Medicine
  • Natalie Wright, M.D. – Complex Medical Dermatology
  • Heinz-Dieter Schwarzkopf, D.O. – Emergency Medicine
  • Todd Belott, M.D. – General Surgery
  • Dario Kivelevitch, M.D. – Inpatient Dermatology
  • Peter O’Carroll, M.D. – Neurology
  • Meaghan Nelsen, M.D. – Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Cody Hartshorn, M.D. – Orthopaedic Medicine
  • James Aston, D.O. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Obioma Ilouga, M.D. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • David Mason, D.O., MBA – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Christopher Medina – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Dante Paredes, D.O. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • David Blocker, M.D. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal & Preventive Medicine
  • Malinda Hansen, D.O. – Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal & Sports Medicine
  • Scott Thompson, M.D. – Pain Management
  • Heather Volkman, D.O. – Pediatric Dermatology
  • Sajid Surve, D.O. – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Steven Fields, M.D. – Radiology
  • Laura Power, M.D. – Pediatrics
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