Dermatology Associates Skin and Cancer Center - Chipley

he first dermatologist to practice in Bay County, Dr. Siragusa opened his office in November of 1974. Dr. Siragusa received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He served in the Army for two years as a Dermatologist and Flight Surgeon and was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He completed his residency in Dermatology at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He and his wife, Susan are supportive of the fine and performing arts in Bay County, and have appeared in several community theater productions together. They also enjoy sailing and visiting with their three children.

He joined with Dr. Siragusa in 1980. Together, the two founded Dermatology Associates. Dr. Kovaleski graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. After training in Internal Medicine at Tulane University, he completed his Dermatology residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a fellowship in Mohs skin cancer surgery at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kovaleski is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He and his wife, Tina, a registered nurse, have raised three children in Bay County.

P.A. Byron joined in Dermatology Associates in 2001. He received his master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1998. He has served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Service Specialist. Mr. Byron is Certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and licensed by the state of Florida Department of Professional Regulations. He has a special interest in psoriasis, rosacea, and lupus. He has served on the Board of Directors at Bay Haven Charter Academy. He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons.