Driven by a profound love for dermatology and patient care, Teresa brings more than three decades of diverse medical expertise to her patients. She holds a nursing degree from Indiana University, where she graduated with highest distinction, and earned her Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the State University of New York. Her clinical journey spans 18 years as an acute care RN, 26 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserves—including 10 years of active duty with the Army Nurse Corps—and running her own private practice in New York. However, her deep bond with the local community ultimately drew her back home. Today, she is proud to deliver exceptional dermatological care right here in Arizona, where she can also be close to her family and grandkids.
Teresa is widely recognized for her outstanding bedside manner, blending a warm, compassionate approach with deep clinical insight. Her practice philosophy centers on comprehensive, personalized attention, consistently going out of her way to ensure every patient feels heard, respected, and meticulously cared for. She is dedicated to improving her patients’ quality of life through thoughtful care, bringing a high level of empathy and dedication to every visit. Outside of the clinic, she is an active community member and an expert gardener who brings the same patience and nurturing care to her plants as she does to her patients’ skin health.