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-Heather Valasek DMSc, Dermatology PA-C, Diplomate Fellow SDPA
Heather Valasek of Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. in Los Osos
Heather Valasek is a Doctor of Medical Science as well as a board-certified and fellowship- trained Dermatology Physician Associate. She is a Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology PAs and has trained many other PAs in the fields of urgent care, aesthetics, and medical dermatology.
Always interested in healthcare, Heather worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant after high school, a Rehabilitation Technician, and later went on to be an Emergency Medical Technician working on the ambulance prior to obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The University of Texas at Dallas. Certain that she wanted to pursue medicine further, she shadowed two Dermatology Physician Assistants/Associates directly after her undergraduate education.
Dealing with her own rare and chronic skin condition, acne conglobata, Heather knew she would want to help patients who suffer psychologically as well as physically from dermatological concerns. While working on her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of California, Davis, Heather was involved in a student-run clinic. Her very first patient needed treatment for a skin condition. Tears of empathy and joy welled up inside her as she realized in that moment that her true calling would be fulfilled in helping patients suffering from skin conditions.
After graduation from UC Davis PA Program, she immediately began working two separate positions, one in Urgent Care and also in Medical Aesthetics. She then furthered her dermatological education by completing a fellowship and becoming a Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. As a specialist in her field, Heather began working as the sole provider in a high-volume dermatology clinic in the Central Valley.
After giving birth to her first-born son, and relocating to the Central Coast, she decided it was finally time to open her own practice so that more people in the area could have access to high-quality dermatological care without excessive wait times.
As a practice owner and new mother, she decided to further her education by receiving a doctoral degree in Medical Science. Her goal is to pass on her knowledge, research, and clinical experience to her patients. She hopes that each patient leaves her office feeling more confident, hopeful, and informed after each appointment.
Heather Valasek of Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. in Los Osos
Why Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology
At Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. each patient will be seen and be known. Heather treats all patients as if they were her very own friends or family. Providing thorough, yet efficient care is how she practices. She wants her patients to feel fully heard during every encounter. Since she will be the one with you from start to finish, aware of the entirety of every patient and their treatment goals. Whether you see her for acne treatment, anti-ageing, skin cancer, or just a B12 shot; your health, safety, and wellness are her utmost priority.
