O’Donoghue Dermatology has just added 2 Physician Assistants, several staff members, and numerous treatment options and product offerings to better serve their growing client base.

SARASOTA, Florida (June 7, 2023) – The practice, which started out with just one Physician Assistant and a receptionist, now has 17 employees, including 3 Physician Assistants (Jameson Pawlik, PA-C, MS, Diana Masino, PA-C, and Serena Ferris, PA-C) and it has more than doubled its footprint with a second 2-story building since moving to their Field Road, Sarasota location in 2007.

The state-of-the-art facility boasts a phototherapy room, 9 patient rooms, an on-premise sterilization lab, a relaxation room for patients undergoing Mohs surgery, a laser operating suite, an aesthetician suite, and an expanded reception area where they host educational seminars and, with 4 providers on staff, they can now accommodate their growing customer base within a week of their initial call.

O’Donoghue Dermatology has also added numerous cosmetic procedures including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Growth, the most advanced lasers for the treatment of brown spots, skin tightening, hair removal, and red vein removal, and the newest neurotoxins and dermal fillers - without ever losing sight of their core mission: the treatment of skin cancer and other diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The latter is crucial because the rate of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, has been on the rise.

“The rate of melanoma has dramatically increased in the past decades. Thankfully, advances in the treatment of the disease have also meant

Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and unprotected UV exposure the most preventable risk factor.

Luckily, protecting yourself from harmful UV rays is as easy as 1, 2, 3…

1. Seek Shade – Keeping in mind that the sun’s rays are strongest from 10 AM to 2 PM.
2. Wear Sun-Protective Clothing – When possible, wear lightweight, long-sleeved shirts, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection. For additional protection, choose clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label.
3. Apply Sunscreen - Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all skin that isn’t covered by clothing and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.

Click Here to test your knowledge about sun protection and share your results on social media with the hashtag #PracticeSafeSun to help others avoid harmful UV exposure.

In addition to being the most common type of cancer in the United States, Skin Cancer is also the most treatable – if detected early so be sure to practice monthly self-exams using the ABCDE’s of melanoma and, if you find any new spots, spots that are different from others, or spots that are changing, itching, or bleeding – contact your dermatologist and don’t skip your annual check up by your dermatologist.

Join us for the most updated information about the most diagnosed form of cancer in the world – skin cancer!

Learn about early detection, treatment options, what to expect through the diagnosis /treatment process and risk factors. Also, this is an opportunity to meet and interact with our four passionate providers: Dr. J Morgan O’Donoghue, M.D., Amy Fenenga, PA-C, Lorie Master, PA-C, and Jameson Pawlik, PA-C.

8:30 to 9am: Coffee Social
9am to 10am: Melanoma Awareness Lecture w/ Q&A
10am to Noon: Skin Screening (new patients only)

Office Tour open to everyone!

Refreshments, giveaways, and educational materials are provided!!  Call and reserve your spot today 941-926-7546

In addition to increasing your risk of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and basal cell carcinoma, sun exposure causes most of the skin changes we think of as "normal aging".

Ultraviolet light damages the elastin fibers in the skin, causing it to sag, stretch, and lose the ability to come back after stretching. It also causes the skin to bruise and tear more easily and take longer to heal.

Broad Spectrum Sunscreens can protect you from further skin damage, but what can you do about the damage that’s already done?

The Skincare Boutique at O’Donoghue Dermatology now carries the only sunblock that protects AND repairs with an enzyme that actually “gobbles up” sun damage.

Eryfotona Actinica® by ISDIN addresses existing actinic damage (damage caused by light) with DNA Repairsomes® and antioxidants, and it helps prevent additional sun damage with 11% zinc oxide.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer - combined!

Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of skin color, gender or age. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. These facts may be alarming, but because skin cancer is, for the most part, a behavioral disease, it is highly preventable.

About 86% of melanoma and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. That’s why embracing proper sun protection is critical all year-round.

The good news:

Skin cancer can almost always be cured when it’s found and treated early. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to prevent skin cancer or detect it early on.

Follow these Prevention Guidelines to stay sun-safe:

• - Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.
• - Don’t get burned.
• - Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds.
• - Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• - Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• - Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every 2 hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
•  - Keep newborns out of the