Jennie B. Nally, MD

Laura is a certified family nurse practitioner at Schweiger Dermatology Group. She specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Her interest in dermatology is deeply personal, stemming from her own family history of skin cancer. This background fuels her dedication to skin cancer prevention, early detection and educating patients about the importance of skin health.

Kush Patel is a certified physician assistant specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Cognitive Science from Wesleyan University. After working as a Mohs Surgical Assistant with Yale-trained physicians, Dr. Frank Pinto and Dr. Steven Kolenik at Connecticut Dermatology Group, Kush went on to the Physician Assistant Program at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. At Tufts, he was honored with the Compassionate Care Award for his outstanding bedside manner. Kush trained at several academic institutions across Boston, including the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Beth Israel Lahey Health System

John M. Jasinski, MS, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant as well as an active member and fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. John received his bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of New Hampshire in 1996, followed by his master's from the University of New England in 2002. He has co-authored nine publications based on his undergraduate research. After earning his degrees, John joined Connecticut dermatology group in 2002. John's special interests include medical and surgical treatment for skin cancer; acne treatment; biologic treatment for psoriasis; and cosmetic dermatology using lasers, toxins, and fillers.