Leading Ladies 2020: Dr. Valerie Tokarz
Dr. Valerie Tokarz takes a skin deep approach in her practice, TOKARZ LASER AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY. “I love my job,” says the board-certified dermatologist. “It’s incredibly rewarding to make a difference in someone’s life.” Her dermatology office, which opened in March of 2019, showcases her skilled experience in laser surgery for both cosmetic and scar treatments as well as anti-aging treatments such as Botox™ and Fillers.
In addition to scars, Dr. Tokarz uses state-of-the-art treatments for rosacea, acne, sunspots, wrinkles, and hair removal. “I personally treat my patients,” she adds, pointing out that patients are always treated by a medical doctor at her practice. “The industry has many self-proclaimed ‘experts’ who have not had the thousands of hours of dermatology training required to medically treat patients in this specialty.” My vision for my practice is to provide patient awareness and education about their medically-proven options.”
Dr. Tokarz continues to find new and innovative ways for using lasers to help scars, wrinkles, sunspots, and rosacea including new techniques using multiple modalities for lip and neck lines.
“We’ve had great success helping our patients achieve healthy looking skin using a variety of state-of-the-art treatments including Lasers, Botox™, Filler, and Peels. Our feedback has been very positive because patients feel they are in the best hands with a board certified dermatologist’s office helping them plan skin care treatments and daily maintenance,” Dr. Tokarz says.
Meet The Leading Team
“We have some of the area’s most highly-trained and experienced dermatology staff. They do a tremendous job ensuring patients are well cared for,” Dr. Tokarz says.
Samantha Faucher LPN has been working for many years in dermatology and is now Tokarz Dermatology’s Laser Hair Removal Nurse training directly under Dr. Tokarz for the past year. She’s a member of the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and is passionate about her patients which shows in her compassion.
Barbara Bisson, medical assistant, has been in dermatology for almost two decades. She’s Dr. Tokarz’s right hand woman during the more intense laser and cosmetic cases. She shares the team’s passion for high standards of patient care. Patients feel very relaxed in her presence.
Maria DiSimone, practice manager, keeps the office running smoothly. Maria constantly keeps up with the latest in skin care and mainstream procedures. Patients appreciate her knowledge of cosmetic dermatology and her determination to make their experience superb.
Dr. Valerie Tokarz is a board certified dermatologist specializing in laser and cosmetic dermatology. She trained at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA where she was involved in many laser treatments especially those for scars, but also rosacea, pigment and hair removal. She was the first American doctor to bring a skin laser on a US naval ship; the Navy-led humanitarian mission to Southeast Asia treated traumatic scars and burns. Dr. Tokarz has over 10 years of experience in cosmetic and laser dermatology.