Joseph C. Pierson, MD, Dermatologist

Morgen E. Hennessy, PA-C is a physician assistant specializing in dermatology at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. With a focus on providing comprehensive care, Morgen E. Hennessy, PA-C offers expertise in diagnosing and treating various dermatological conditions.Generated from the website

Emilie Rainville is a physician assistant in dermatology at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She specializes in skin cancer screenings, general dermatology and cutaneous surgery (skin biopsies). Emilie strives to make her patients as comfortable as possible. She wants them to feel as though they are getting the highest level of care and believes that in order for that to happen, they must be respected not only as a patient but as an individual person. Learn more about dermatology at the UVM Medical Center.

When I was growing up, my mother told me I could do anything, and I took that to mean everything. I’ve accomplished a lot over the years, including mentoring young medical students and professionals in dermatology. But working with patients—and getting to know them—is especially rewarding. My area of expertise is skin cancer and Mohs surgery, named after its inventor Dr. Frederic Mohs. I love doing surgery, and this procedure is the most advanced and effective treatment for most skin cancers, as it has a cure rate of up to 99 percent. Every person in the world has 2.5 dermatologic issues during their lifetime—and that can be anything from acne to basal cell carcinoma to eczema to melanoma. Vermont has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the United States, so I am laser focused and dedicated to preventing skin cancer and developing the right care for my patients. My approach to patient care is that we are a team, and I am never satisfied until the patient is satisfied.