Meet our staff
Our Mission
To provide the highest quality medical care to the people of central Florida. We are committed to providing our patients with the most up to date medical technology.
We strive to provide first class customer service & acknowledge that patient satisfaction determines our success. Patient care and service is the priority of our physicians and staff. Our integrity will not be compromised.
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Michael M. Gutierrez, M.D.
Dr. Gutierrez came to Orlando in 1987 where he has been in private practice for nearly 20 years. He was Chief of Dermatology at Florida Hospital from 2000 to 2003 and is currently on staff at the Orlando Regional Medical Center and the University of Central Florida's Medical Center. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the Central Florida Society of Dermatology and the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. He was a board member of the Pan American Medical Association and a counselor for the Southern Medical Association.
Dr. Michael Gutierrez was born in Cuba in 1957. He immigrated to the Unites States in 1960 where he grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and Mount Claire, New Jersey.
Dr. Gutierrez did his undergraduate education at the University of New Orleans where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He did his medical training at Louisiana State University Medical School and completed his degree in 1983. He did an internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans LSU division and his residency at LSU Charity Hospital New Orleans. He was Board Certified in Dermatology in 1987. During his residency at LSU, Dr. Gutierrez was recipient of the Peterkin Award for the Outsanding Resident Research Projects for 1987 and also received a Continuing Medical Education Award from the American Academy of Dermatology during that time.
Dr. Michael. Gutierrez is Board Certified in Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery.
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Oscar Saffold, M.D.
Dr. Oscar Saffold joins us after practicing Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery for over 30 years in Cleveland, OH. He is a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Saffold received his Dermatology training at Tufts University in Boston, MA and is Board Certified in Dermatology.
His professional experience has been distinguished not only in his medical profession, but in philanthropy and numerous leadership roles in health maintenance.
Dr. Saffold sees patients at Ashley Park in Metro West and has been with our practice since October 2006.
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James L. Baker, M.D.
Dr. Baker is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in Cosmetic Surgery. He is a Traveling Professor for and a Past President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as well as a Past President of The Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department for the Florida Hospital System and is also a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa.
Dr. Baker has been in private practice since 1971, has appeared on The Phil Donahue Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, “20/20” and has been named one of the best in his field in such magazines as Town and Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Mirabella and Self. He has been named “Best Plastic Surgeon” by the readers of Orlando Magazine and has also been listed in “The Best Doctor’s in America” numerous times. His practice is based on cosmetic plastic surgery only and he performs the following procedures:
- Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
- Facelift, Eyelid Surgery
- Rhinopla sty (Nose Surgery)
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Oto plasty (Prominent Ear Surgery)
- Skin Rejuvenation Procedures
- Dermabrasion
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- TCA Peels
- Glycolic Acid Peels
- Botox®
- Injectable Fillers (Sculptra, Collagen, Cosmoplast, Juvederm (replaced Captique and Restylane).
Dr. Baker is a National Training Center for Botox and Sculptra.
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Dale G. Salatich, M.D.
Dale G. Salatich, MD is board certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Salatich earned his undergraduate degree at the Louisiana State University in 1979. He then continued on at Louisiana State University earning his medical degree in 1983. He spent his Internship year at Earl K Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Salatich then returned to New Orleans and completed a four-year residency in Otolaryngology at Charity Hospital. Dr. Salatich moved to Orlando in 1989 where he worked in otolaryngology private practice until 2008. He is currently an assistant Professor at the University of Florida School of Medicine where he has instructed ENT residents for the past five years. Dr. Salatich specializes in excision and reconstruction of head and neck skin cancer. He joined Mid Florida Dermatology Associates in September of 2008 and limits his practice to excisions of head and neck tumors.
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Seema Apichai, M.D.
Dr. Seema Apichai is an American Board of Pathology and Dermatology certified dermatopathologist. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She received her bachelor of science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago with the highest distinction from the honors program, and earned her medical degree through the University’s College of Medicine prestigious Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions in 2005. After fulfilling her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Illinois Medical Center, Dr. Apichai traveled to Dallas, Texas to complete her fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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Francille MacFarland, M.D.
Dr. Francille MacFarland is an accomplished physician who is contributing many years of experience in Dermatological Medicine to Mid Florida Dermatology Associates (MFDA). She completed her residency at University District Hospital, Rio Piedras, PR, and went on to establish a private practice in Winter Garden, Florida. In 1982 Dr. MacFarland moved her practice to Winter Park, FL, and has been with MFDA since 2010. She has held many prestigious positions throughout her healthcare career including service as Chief of Dermatology at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, along with 6 hospital affiliations. Dr. MacFarland is an assistant professor at University of Florida College of Medicine where she is engaged in the training of residents in the Division of Dermatology. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is a versatile asset to our team. We look forward to many years of a rewarding association with Dr. MacFarland as she helps us continue meeting the skincare needs of Central Floridians.
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Hugo Hart, M.D.
Mid Florida Dermatology Associates (MFDA) welcomes general surgeon, Dr. Hugo Hart, to our practice. Dr. Hart completed his residency at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, having been certified with the American Board of Surgery. With over 25 years of experience in general surgery and being fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Hart is able to more effectively meet the needs of our diverse practice. With Dr. Hart, our patients will continue to enjoy the same quality of care and attention for which MFDA is proud.
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Ayyaz M. Shah D.O.
Dr. Shah joined Mid Florida Dermatology Associates in October 2007. He has been practicing dermatology for nearly 10 years. He has practiced dermatology in the Mid West and was on staff at five hospitals in Iowa which include Covenant Medical Center and Allen Hospital. Dr. Shah was a member of the Executive Committee at Allen Hospital. His professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association , American Association of Physician Specialties and The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Ayyaz Shah was born in Pakistan in 1966. He immigrated to the United States in 1977 where he grew up in upper New York and New York City. He is married to Humaira, his wife of 18 years and has three sons and four daughters.
Dr. Shah did his undergraduate education at City University of New York-Lehman College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He did his medical training at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his degree in 1994. He completed an internship at St. Barnasar Hospital? in Bronx, New York. He initially completed a family practice residency in 1997 at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and then completed his Dermatology training in the Mid West at Advanced Dermatology and Laser Center/Universal Medical Center in 2000. He is dual Board Certified in Family Practice and Dermatology.
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Tami De Araujo, M.D.
Dr. Tami De Araujo is a board certified dermatologist and dermatological surgeon whose training includes residencies completed in both Brazil and the United States. After graduating with honors from the Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo Medical School in Sao Paulo Dr. De Araujo completed her dermatology training at Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo, one of the most prestigious programs in Brazil. Soon after graduation she moved to the United States to pursue her interest in dermatology clinical research at the University of Miami. She completed a second residency in dermatology also at the University of Miami, where she was honored with an invitation to be the Chief Resident. Dr. De Araujo has been recognized by the South Florida Dermatological Society with awards for excellence in clinical diagnosis and clinical research. Her professional associations include fellowship in the American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association and American Academy of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. De Araujo's professional interests include general dermatology as well as the entire spectrum of cosmetic dermatology including Botox and facial fillers, lasers for vascular and pigmented lesions, rejuvenation of skin, and scar treatment.
Languages Available: French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Gert Jacobus Smalberger, M.D.
Dr. Smalberger is an American Board of Pathology and Dermatology certified dermatopathologist. He was born and attended medical school in South Africa. After working in South Africa, England and the Republic of Ireland, he immigrated to the United States and completed anatomic pathology residency training at the State University of New York (SUNY Downstate) and at the University of Washington in Seattle, and dermatopathology training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Smalberger holds a diploma in clinical dermatology from the University of London. He is a member of Mensa. He is fluent in Afrikaans and English, and is learning Spanish.
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Joseph A. Shirer, M.D.
Joseph A. Shirer, M.D. is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Shirer earned his undergraduate degree at the University of New Orleans in 1979. He then continued on at Louisiana State University earning his medical degree in 1983. He spent his Internship year and his Residency in Dermatology at LSU Division Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shirer has been in private practice since 1988. He is on staff at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee, Florida.
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Jason L. Welch, MSN, ARNP, NP-C
Jason L. Welch joined Mid-Florida Dermatology Associates with a very admirable background in medicine. With his diverse training as a combat medic for four years during Desert Storm and his five years working in various intensive care units and emergency rooms, Jason is highly quailified to provide the best care to our patients. He is a nationally certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is licensed to practice through the Florida Board of Nursing with memberships in a variety medical associations. Jason specializes in general dermatology, dermatological surgery, and Botox enhancements.
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Brooke Gregory, MSN, ARNP, NP-C
Brooke A. Gregory, MSN, ARNP, NP-C is a nationally certified nurse practitioner with twelve years of health care experience. She is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Brooke joined Mid Florida Dermatology in 2008 and had been previously practicing as an ARNP in women’s health care in the Orlando Area for the past three and a half years.
Brooke received her ASRN degree in 1997 from the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences and began working for Florida Hospital in 1997. Brooke received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida in 1999. Before working as a nurse practitioner, Brooke worked as a critical care nurse at Florida Hospital where she also served in many leadership roles. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida in May of 2005 with her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Brooke has worked closely with Dr. Michael Gutierrez and received extensive training in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery since joining Mid Florida Dermatology in 2008. -
Mickelle Riley, MSN, ARNP, NP-C
Mickelle Riley, orginally from Chicago, Illinois, graduated with Honors from the University of Central Florida with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2007. She is nationally certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Mickelle has been working in health care since 2003, with a background in emergency medicine and urgent care. She is a member of the Florida Nurse's Association and served as President for District VI of Florida Nurse's Association in 2008. Mickelle joined Mid Florida Dermatology Associates in 2008 and has trained and practiced closely with Dr. Michael Gutierrez receiving extensive training in general dermatology and dermatological surgery.
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Casey A. Nichols, MSN, ARNP-BC
Casey A. Nichols, MSN, ARNP-BC, is a nationally Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Casey has worked in health care since 1999.Casey joined Mid Florida Dermatology Associates in 2007 and has practiced closely with Dr. Michael Gutierrez and Dr. Oscar Saffold. She specializes in skin care, Botox enhancements, and performs dermatological surgeries. Casey shows genuine care and concern for her patients.Professional memberships include: Dermatology Nurses Association and Central Florida Advanced Practice Nursing Council. -
Evan P. Thady, MSN, ARNP-BC
Evan P. Thady, MSN, ARNP-BC, is a nationally certified nurse practitioner certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Evan joined Mid Florida Dermatology Associates in 2009 and has been working closely with Dr. Michael Gutierrez receiving extensive training in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Before joining the practice, Evan worked in the field of women’s health as a research and clinical assistant and trainer for early breast cancer detection.
She worked directly with nursing faculty at the University of Florida training healthcare professionals skill-based breast examination techniques while assisting in medical research to improve the manual detection of breast cancer.
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Michael S. Frasure, MSN, ARNP-BC
Michael S. Frasure, MSN, ARNP-BC is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, nationally certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Michael was born in Fremont, Ohio and later moved to Dunedin, Florida along the gulf coast near St. Petersburg in 1977. He graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1999 with an Associate of Science degree in Nursing. He then relocated to Central Florida entering the critical care nurse internship program through Florida Hospital of Orlando. Michael continued his education at the University of Central Florida and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After completing his internship in dermatology, emergency medicine, and family practice he graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2005 at the University of Central Florida.
Throughout the 15 years of Michael's healthcare experience he has always upheld a high standard of service and care to his patients. His professional memberships include Dermatology Nurses Association and Central Florida Advanced Practice Nursing Council.
Michael enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is active within the community and currently participating in the development of "Dignity". The Dignity foundation offers relief to the homeless through initiatives that generate income, food and clothing. They provide education and direction to medical care, while restoring dignity to those with hope.
Since joining Mid Florida Dermatology Associates Michael has practiced closely with Dr. Gutierrez and Dr. Salatich receiving extensive training in dermatology and dermatological surgery.
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Amy R. Strohmaier, P.A.
Amy R. Strohmaier is a nationally certified physician assistant with 8 years of experience in healthcare. As a native to central Florida, Amy is extremely happy to be serving the community she calls home. She attended both the University of Florida and the University of South Florida and continued on to earn a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University. Amy was the youngest graduate of her class. Before attending PA school, Amy worked in primary care and orthopedics as a medical assistant. After obtaining her PA license she has worked in Dermatology, Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care. Amy has extensive training in dermatology including the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, warts, and skin cancers. Amy is also trained and is experienced in dermatological surgery. She is currently board certified and maintains membership with the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.
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Lauren McConeghy, MMS, PA-C
Lauren McConeghy recently joined Mid Florida Dermatology as a nationally Board Certified Physician Assistant. Born and raised in South Florida, she has relocated to Orlando and is excited about serving the dermatology needs of Central Florida patients. Lauren graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and then subsequently earned her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University. She is working closely with both Dr. Gutierrez and Dr. Salatich and has received training in clinical dermatology and dermatological surgery.
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Nitra H. Welch, MSN, ARNP, NP-C
Nitra H. Welch, MSN, ARNP, NP-C, is a nationally certified practitioner at Mid-Florida Dermatology specializing in general dermatology, dermatology surgery, Botox enhancements, and laser hair and vein removal.
Nitra received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Troy State University in 1998. Before working as a nurse practitioner, Nitra worked a s a critical care nurse at Florida Hospital where she also served in many leadership roles. Nitra graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida in 2006 with her Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioners Certificate. Nitra has worked closely with Dr. Michael Gutierrez and received extensive training in general dermatology, dermatological surgery.
Nitra is nationally certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is licensed to practice through the Florida Board of Nursing. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Central Florida Advanced Practice Nursing Counsel, the Nurse Practitioner Society of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the honor society Phi Kappa Phi.