Staci Cohen, PA-C
Staci Cohen, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry before obtaining her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Elon University. Prior to transitioning to dermatology, Ms. Cohen practiced general surgery, where she gained extensive experience in perioperative patient management, trauma care, wound care, and surgical assisting. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies | February 2021
Elon University – Elon, NC - Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene | May 2016
University of Maryland School of Dentistry – Baltimore, MD
Certifications & Professional Memberships:
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Member
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants - Member
Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society
Work Experience:
- Physician Assistant
Skin Care Specialty Physicians – Lutherville, MD June 2023 – Present
Provides comprehensive dermatologic care including patient evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions. Performs dermatologic procedures including shave biopsies and cryotherapy, develops individualized treatment plans, and orders and interprets laboratory studies. - Physician Assistant
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD June 2021 – June 2023
Provided preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for general surgery patients. Performed bedside procedures, wound management, and surgical first assisting. Participated in trauma response teams and implemented treatment plans according to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols. Evaluated and managed patients with a variety of surgical and urologic conditions. - Registered Dental Hygienist
Baltimore, MD January 2017 – December 2018
Provided preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning with local anesthesia. Developed treatment plans and delivered patient education on oral health and disease prevention.
Professional Interests:
- General Dermatology
- Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention
- Dermatologic Procedures
- Patient Education
- Preventive Skin Health
Honors & Awards:
- Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society | February 2021
- Summa Cum Laude | May 2016
- Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society | May 2016
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | April 2016
- University of Maryland Global Public Health Scholars Program Completion | May 2013
Professional Organizations:
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Member - Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society
Member
- Years of Experience: 5
- Years with SCS Physicians: 3