Providers
Dermatology Associates is proud to offer the services of the following providers (click on image to enlarge):
Christy Lorton M.D. FAAD
Dr. Christy Lorton founded Dermatology Associates in 1991. A native of Fairborn, Ohio, Dr. Lorton graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wright State University with a BS in Chemistry in 1979. She attended medical school at The Ohio State College of Medicine Health Professions Scholarship Program, and graduated with Honors in Surgery and Medicine. After an internship at Wright Patterson AFB Medical Center, she served three years in the Air Force as a general medical officer at Zweibrucken AFB in West Germany. Dr. Lorton completed her residency training in Dermatology at the University of Cincinnati (1986-1989), where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology and the Ohio State Medical Association. Dr. Lorton practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and serves as President of Dermatology Associates, Inc. She has been married to Dr. Michael Lorton since 1980, and they have four children (Jessica, Alex, Holly and Hillary).
Sarah Stierman M.D. FAAD
Dr. Sarah Stierman joined Dermatology Associates in 2012. A native of Maumee, Ohio, Dr. Stierman graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University Honors College in 2002, where she was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine, graduating in 2007 with a Doctorate in Medicine and a graduate certificate in Pathology. After an intership at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Stierman completed her residency training in Dermatology at Wayne State University (2008-2011), where she served as Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in Dermatopathology at the University of Cincinnati (2011-2012). She is board certifed by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology and a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Stierman practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic Dermatology, as well as Dermatopathology. She has been married to Michael Stierman FNP-C, since 2003 and enjoys working with her husband. They reside in Perrysburg township with their two children.
Beth Zavell M.D. FAAD
Dr. Beth Zavell has been practicing dermatology at Dermatology Associates since 1994. A native of Springfield, Ohio, Dr. Zavell graduated from Bowling Green State University, summa cum laude. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1990. After an internship at MCO, she completed her Dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan (1991-1994), where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Zavell enjoys practicing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is married to Dr. John Zavell, and they have three children.
Abdel Kader Tal M.D. FAAD
Dr. Tal is originally from Beirut, Lebanon. He attended medical school (2001) and completed his first residency in Dermatology (2005) at the prestigious American University of Beirut, and moved to the United States shortly afterwards. He completed a second residency in Dermatology at Wayne State University in Dearborn, Michigan (2008-2010) where he served as Chief Resident, specializing in skin cancer surgery. He then went on to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas (2011), where he completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. He has been in practice since 2011, and has worked as faculty at the American University of Beirut and Wayne State University, and continues to author several publications on the Mohs procedure, surgical, and cosmetic techniques. He lives happily with his wife and four children in Toledo, Ohio.
Meredith Morse M.D.
Dr. Meredith Morse joined Dermatology Associates in 2020. A native of Perrysburg, Ohio, she graduated magna cum laude from the Ohio State University in 2012. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Ohio State University in 2016. She completed an internship at Mount Carmel Hospital In Columbus, Ohio in 2017. Dr. Morse completed her Dermatology residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Morse enjoys medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and is currently accepting new patients.
Deborah Thaler D.O.
Dr. Deborah H. Thaler is a native of Toledo, Ohio, where she attended Sylvania Schools. She earned her undergraduate degree with honors from Indiana University, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Thaler then attended Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine. After medical school, she returned to Toledo to complete a family practice residency at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Thaler is a board certifed family physician, with focus exclusively in Dermatology. Prior to joining Dermatology Associates in September of 2010, Dr. Thaler practiced in Sylvania with the late Dr. Harry Humeniuk. Dr. Thaler is married to Dr. Russell Thaler. They reside in Sylvania with their three children.
Shannon Hammond PA-C
Shannon Hammond has been practicing at Dermatology Associates since 2001. She received her Masters Degree from the Medical College of Ohio after receiving her Bachelors degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetics from Michigan State Univeristy. Shannon is certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Shannon diagnoses and treat most dermatological conditions and performs minor procedures in the office. When not at the office, Shannon enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She lives in Perrysburg with her husband and three children.
Sherri Whitcomb PA-C
Sherri Whitcomb has been practicing at Dermatology Associates since 2003. She received her Masters Degree in Biology from Eastern Michigan University. Sherri is certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Ohio Association of Physcian Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Sherri diagnoses and treats many dermatologic conditions and performs minor procedures at both our Perrysburg and Sylvania locations. In her free time, Sherri enjoys travel, endurance sports, and ballroom dancing.
Joanna Ansted PA-C
Joanna Ansted joined Dermatology Associates in January of 2009. She received her Masters Degree from the Medical College of Ohio, after receiving her Bachelor of the Arts Degree from Wells College in New York. Joanna is certifed by the National Commission of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants. Joanna diagnoses and treats most dermatological conditions and performs minor procedures in the office. In her free time, Joanna enjoys travel and spending time her family. She and her husband live in the area with their son.
Maureen McCarthy PA-C
Maureen (Mimi) McCarthy joined our team at Dermatology Associates in 2014. A native of Sylvania, Ohio, she attended Sylvania Northview High School. She graduated magna cum laude from Capital University in 2011, where she competed on the women's soccer team and track team. Mimi then received her Masters Degree for Physician Assistants at the University of Toledo. Mimi lives in Sylvania with her husband. They enjoy sports and traveling in their free time. Mimi is certifed by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Mimi diagnoses and treats many dematologic conditions and performs minor procedures at both of our locations in Sylvania and Perrysburg.
Michael Stierman FNP-C
Michael Stierman joined Dermatology Associates in 2012. A Toledo native, he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo in 2003, followed by his Masters in Science of Nursing in 2007. Michael is nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to joining Dermatology Associates, Michael underwent training in Dermatology from the Faculty at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a staff nurse practitioner. Michael diagnoses and treats most dermatologic conditions, performs minor procedures, as well as a variety of cosmetic laser therapies. Michael has been married to Dr. Sarah Stierman since 2003. They reside in Perrysburg Township with their two children.
Kaleigh Henzler FNP-C
A lifelong resident of the Toledo area, Kaleigh joined Dermatology Associates in 2016. Kaleigh obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Lourdes University. She received her Masters in Science of Nursing from the University of Toledo in 2016. She has undergone extensive training post graduation to specialize in medical and surgical dermatology, as well as cosmetic laser therapies. Kaleigh is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She spends her spare time distance running and crafting. She and her husband, Phil, reside in Perrysburg with their children.