Medical Team
Dr. N. Fred Eaglstein, DO, Medical Director, founded the Dermatology Center in 1986, now known as the Dermatology and Laser Center. After practicing medical and surgical dermatology for many years, he saw a great need for his patients with cosmetic concerns and problems. Consequently, he became very involved in learning the newest and most effective procedures in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Eaglstein has been performing cosmetic laser procedures since 1992. He served as Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Family Practice Department in Jacksonville for 12 years. Dr. Eaglstein is a graduate of Emory University and the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed a rotating internship at the Public Health Service Hospital in Staten Island, New York. His dermatology residency was done at the University of Tennessee and a dermatology fellowship in immunodermatolgy was done at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. He is the Section Chief of Dermatology at Orange Park Medical Center, past president of the Jacksonville Dermatology Society, and current board member of the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons.
Mark A. Cohen, MD MOHS Surgeon, joined our practice in 2006 as a fellowshipped trained MOHS surgeon, specializing in the removal of skin cancers. He is an honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin and received his MD at the University of Kansas, School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship training. He did his dermatology residency at the University of Miami, Department of Dermatology, where he was honored with their Excellence in Dermatologic Surgery Award. He completed a one year Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri. He served as a Clinical Instructor for 2 years at the University of Kansas, Department of Dermatology. Dr. Cohen practiced in Hollywood, Florida, for two years, prior to moving back to Kansas City. He has published several articles in medical journals and lectured at medical conferences. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Dermatology.
Bruce H. Paley, DO, joined our practice in 1998. Dr. Paley also practices dermatology in St. Augustine and Palatka. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Westchester General Hospital in Miami, Florida. His dermatology residency was done at the Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, under the direction of staff dermatologists at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Paley is Board Certified in Dermatology and is a member of the International Society of Dermatology and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. In addition, from 1996 to 2006, Dr. Paley served as Clinical Assistant Professor and Division Chief of Dermatology at the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, at which time he decided to pursue additional hours at the Dermatology and Laser Center.
Angela Y. Armstrong, ARNP, joined our practice in 2004, after spending more than five years in dermatology, both as an RN and as a Nurse Practitioner. She is an honors graduate of the University of North Florida, where she received a BSN and a post graduate degree and obtained her MSN from the University of Phoenix. Angela started in nursing in 1992, with extensive patient care and research experience. She now concentrates on medical and surgical dermatology and laser procedures. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Society, Northeast Florida Council of ARNP’s, the Lambda Rho Chapter at Large Sigma Theta Tau International honor society, and Chair of the NP Certification Exam Test Development Committee.
Laura R. Swearingen, RN, is our cosmetic and laser procedure nurse and is also responsible for supervising our medical support staff. After spending six years in dermatology, Laura began working exclusively with our cosmetic patients in 2001. She has spent a great deal of time, effort, and training to learn the newest, safest, and most effective cosmetic treatments as soon as they become available. Laura is a Candela Laser Consultant and has completed numerous continuing education for both cosmetic and general dermatology. She became an RN and received her ADN degree from FCCJ in 2001. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers.
Bethany Browning has been a licensed Aesthetician since 2001. She graduated from the International Dermal Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she received extensive training in skin analysis and treatments. Her expertise includes performing microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and the art of professionally applying makeup. Her knowledge assists our patients in determine the best procedures and product for their specific cosmetic needs. She consult a wide range of patients in pre and post operative medical skin care treatments. Additionally, Bethany’s exceptional knowledge of physician strength cosmeceuticals allows her to help with acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin. She has a strong commitment to her patients' well-being and is devoted to patient education.
