Skip to main content

Dr. Purvisha Patel

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 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.

Dr. Sohaila Joubeh

Dermatologist

Dr. Sohaila Joubeh is a board-certified dermatologist with over 37 years of experience. Originally from Iran, Dr. Joubeh earned her medical degree from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1986. She completed her Dermatology Residency at the same institution before relocating to the United States, where she pursued advanced training in Clinical Pathology and Transfusion Medicine at Wake Forest University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Joubeh has held multiple academic roles, including Adjunct Faculty at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Her extensive career includes research fellowships, dermatology practice, and training dermatology residents. Outside of work, Dr. Joubeh enjoys hiking, gardening, and exploring different cultures through travel.

Dr. Joubeh is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a variety of skin conditions and offers same-day and next-day appointments in Arlington and Germantown, TN

Dr. Pamela Venegas

Dermatologist

Dr. Pamela Venegas was raised in Texas, she joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2021. She studied medicine at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, in Monterrey, Mexico. She had volunteered in mission trips for Global Smile Foundation, specifically in Trujillo, Peru. She was a Research – Post Doctoral Fellow and Bariatric Spanish Group Revision Leader at St Luke’s – Roosvelt Hospital in New York, NY. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – UTRGV, she became board certified at the time of graduation. At the beginning of her career, she worked as a Hospitalist in Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida for 2 years and an additional year in University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH where she was also a Hospitalist Instructor of Medicine. Dr Venegas was aware of her passion for Dermatology and she decided to pursue Dermatology in the Underserved Family Medicine Dermatology Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Misty Moore

Nurse Practitioner

Misty Moore, 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

Jodie Holmes

Nurse Practitioner

Jodie Holmes joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2020. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at Allen College of Nursing in Waterloo, IA in 2006. Jodie proceeded to experience a multitude of different avenues of nursing. Travel Nursing brought her to Memphis, where she started her family. In 2016 she graduated with honors from the University of Memphis with her Master of Science in nursing becoming a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. Jodie has 4 years dermatology, clinical, and cosmetic experience. Jodie is also a member of The National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners with a certification in dermatology.

Natalie Morgan

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.

Jennifer Hinders

Physician Assistant

Jennifer Hinders joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2017. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2009. She went on to earn a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Christian Brothers University in Memphis in 2016. Jennifer is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is trained in general dermatology.

Saba Barlas

Physician Assistant

Saba Barlas was raised in Houston, Texas, and joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in 2019. With an early interest in dermatology, she worked as a medical assistant at a dermatology practice. She then continued her education, earning a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University in Paris, Tennessee, in 2023. Saba is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. When she isn’t working, she enjoys traveling, attending sporting events with her husband, and spending time with her loved ones.

Jessica Hennen

Physician Assistant

Jessica Hennen was raised in North Carolina, she joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in 2022. She double majored in Psychology and Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating from UNC, she spent two years as a dermatology medical assistant, which is where her passion for dermatology started. Jessica graduated with honors from the Emory and Henry College PA program in 2020. Before coming to work at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates, she spent a year and a half working as a dermatology PA in Rockport, Maine. Jessica is an active member and Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. When she isn’t working, Jessica enjoys spending time with her fiancé, who is active duty Navy, and their three-year-old black lab named Guinness.

Denise Hedgepeth

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.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Save The Skin
You're In.

CONTACT US
Contact Us 901.759.2322