Meet Our Staff

Mohs Surgeon & Dermatologist

Born in London, Dr. Patel was raised in Wales (United Kingdom) and Virginia. She completed her undergraduate and medical school studies at the University of Virginia. She completed her dermatology training at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. During residency, Dr. Patel discovered her passion for treating skin cancer and anti-aging and went on to complete a surgical fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Michael McCall at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Patel is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is also a member of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Patel is a board certified fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology and serves as a clinical professor of the University of Tennessee Department of Dermatology as well as Dermatology director of Dermatology with Baptist Hospital residency programs. Dr Patel’s expertise in skin and skincare is also seen as she formulated and patented the Visha Skincare line when she saw that her products were working on patients of all ages, genders and skin types. Given her vast knowledge of skin and aging, Dr Patel has incorporated additional treatments to her care armamentarium that includes IV infusion therapy, hormone replacement and sexual wellness treatments to help with wellness and longevity.

Nurse Practitioner

Misty Moore-Ivy, Nurse Practitioner, joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2020. Misty holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northwest Community College, Senatobia, MS, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. She began her career as a travel nurse in Hawaii and Maryland, later working at Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedics managing a post-surgical unit and as a surgical first assistant. During this time, she also served as a research coordinator and published in The 5-Minute Orthopaedic Clinical Consult. Misty’s career shifted to dermatology in 2007, where she gained 11 years in medical dermatology and 8 years in cosmetic dermatology. She was featured in Memphis Medical News as the first nurse practitioner from the area. Misty is active in her church choir and enjoys pure barre and tennis. Dedicated to dermatology, Misty looks forward to addressing all your skincare needs

Physician Assistant

A native Memphian, Natalie Morgan joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama in 2004. From there, she went on to obtain her Physician Assistant degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville in 2007. She has been a practicing physician assistant in the Memphis area since 2007. Natalie is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She is trained in general dermatology.

Physician Assistant

Denise Hedgepeth (previously, Shepler), PA-C is a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, and joins Advanced Dermatology with over a decade of clinical experience in medical dermatology. She completed her medical training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2014. Denise is very passionate about educating and empowering her patients to better understand their medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans.

Denise has extensive knowledge on the early detection and treatment of skin cancer, and is particularly dedicated to performing meticulous routine screening exams. In addition, Denise has a strong background and special interest in non-healing wounds and in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rashes.

Nonprofessionally, Denise enjoys relaxing with her growing family, teenage son, and newborn daughter. In her free time, Denise will invariably be outside, doing something active. She has an ever-growing and revolving list of hobbies and interests, some of which include gardening, fishing, boating, crossword puzzles, cycling, fitness, and cooking.