About Us

Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. is not just another dermatology practice. Its mission is to provide personalized and premium-quality dermatology care directly between patient and provider from start to finish. The vision is to altruistically serve the people of California’s central coast by providing timely, affordable, and optimal dermatology care, without the constraints of insurance companies, to better serve both the patient and the provider.

On the central coast of California, patients often wait 2-6 months to see their dermatologist. This is unacceptable! The goal of Anew is to see all self-pay dermatology patients within a few days of their concern arising. Extremely affordable, transparent, self-pay pricing is listed on the website and Anew does not deal with the lag time created by referrals and insurance companies dictating medical necessity. If it is a concern to you, then your concern is taken seriously here at Anew. Health and flex spending accounts (HSA/FSA)or Care Credit accounts are accepted as payment for anything done or sold at Anew and superbills can be created upon request for insurance submission for any medical dermatology appointments, procedures, or treatments.

Although the founder has gone on to become a doctor, Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. was created to advocate for the PA profession. The inception of the PA profession came in the 1960’s as a way to train physicians more quickly than they had been in the past, due to an increasing need for healthcare providers. Unfortunately, much of the general population is still unaware of the education and capabilities a PA has when it comes to seeing patients. Physician Assistants have multiple college degrees, prior patient care hours, medical training, and clinical rotations in all fields of medicine, which give them the education and experience to examine, diagnose, write prescriptions, perform procedures and surgeries, and treat patients. To help the general public better understand the scope of practice of PAs, the name was legally changed on a national level in 2021 from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate. Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly, especially in California, as it has not done a good job keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of modern medicine and healthcare advances. In a few states, such as California, PAs still require a supervising/collaborating Physician. This is a Physician who is remotely available to answer potential questions from the PA.

Supervising Physician

Dr. Krystal Mitchell

Krystal Mitchell, MD, MBA, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and double fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and Facial Cosmetic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. Her expertise is in treating various skin, hair, and nail conditions in individuals of all skin types. She places great emphasis on achieving a natural aesthetic through facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, energy-based devices, liposuction, hair restoration, and non-invasive techniques for skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Mitchell graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell-Molecular Biology from Oklahoma City University. She went on to complete her Master of Business Administration at Oklahoma Christian University and obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma. Following this, she completed her internship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and her residency in dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York. While at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Mitchell actively contributed to the Root Cause Analysis Committee and the GME Diversity Council. Additionally, she led a community-engaged initiative that received grant funding to address Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

Dr. Mitchell is recognized as a rising star in the field of dermatology. Her background as a former pharmaceutical microbiologist and her experience as the founder and CEO of a non-profit organization has been instrumental in shaping her career. She is one of the co-founding members of the Gloderm Trainee Committee, an initiative that democratizes dermatology education for residents worldwide. In addition, Dr. Mitchell serves on various committees for professional organizations such as the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS), and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS). Her contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, research articles, and book chapters as she continues to pursue research in hair disorders, inflammatory conditions, skin cancer, and anti-aging.