Our Team

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 John H. Bocachica, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and cutaneous surgeon  with a wealth of knowledge in the field. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Dermatology and former National Chair of the Teledermatology Special Interest Group of the American Telemedicine Association.

He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail diseases, such as eczema, acne psoriasis, moles, skin cancers, hair loss, and nail abnormalities. He is also a cutaneous surgeon and cosmetic surgeon with special expertise in the removal of skin lesions. The doctor also specializes in a variety of cosmetic procedures including chemical peels and Juvederm filler designed to correct skin flaws associated with chronic sun exposure and aging. 

Background & Education 

After graduating from the prestigious Bronx High School of Science as a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist, Dr. Bocachica completed his undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Here he graduated as a Pfeiffer Scholar with degrees in biology and Romance languages.

Dr. Bocachica attended medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook as a Robert Woods Johnson Scholar. He qualified for and obtained his M.D. degree in an academically-accelerated program in three years, rather than the usual four, and graduated as one of the youngest physicians in the country.  

After an internship in Internal Medicine in New York, Dr. Bocachica joined the United States Public Health Service, and spent three years in various parts of rural Alaska and Anchorage as a general medical officer with the Alaska Native Medical Center. He completed his residency in dermatology at  both the United States Public Health Service Hospital in New York and the University of California-Irvine,  After spending several years as the Medical Director of a public health clinic in Southern California, his love of Alaska and the quest for adventure lured him back to private practice in Juneau and Anchorage, where he has practiced since 1985. 

Additional Experience: 

• Holds professorships in dermatology & internal medicine

• Is a Medical Consultant in dermatology to colleagues in various specialties 

• is in demand as a speaker on various topics of interest in dermatology. 

A self-admitted “techie geek”, Dr. Bocachica was instrumental in developing the provision of the first dermatologic services through telemedicine in Alaska in 2002. 

Awards 

2003 Five-Year Physician Recognition Award-Loma Linda University School of Medicine 

2005 Indian Health Service NATIONAL DIRECTORS AWARD- in recognition of outstanding performance, dedication and commitment to the mission of the Indian Health 

Service 

2007 Special Interest Group and Chapter Achievement Award, 

American telemedicine Association 

2012 Recipient of National 4- Star Telemedicine Award in Dermatology 

2015 Named Top Doctor in Dermatology- Alaska 

In August of 2023, we welcome Anna Chacon M.D  to Advanced Dermatology. Ana is an award winning traveling Dermatologist based out of Miami, Florida. With  years of Medical  experience and multiple published studies you are sure to be in the best care at Advanced Dermatology. In our ever-changing world environment, she pride’s herself in providing the most innovative dermatology care possible to meet your needs. 

Anna also speaks 5 Languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Hebrew.

Lisa received her degree of medicine from Brown University, Providence, RI and graduated from from her High School as Valedictorian.. She continued on with her Dermatology Residency at The University of Maryland at Baltimore and LAC + USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

Anna is an accomplished Dermatologist working at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. 

Anna currently owns her own successful Dermatology Practice in Miami Florida and does telemedicine as well. 

Anna has received many accolades and awards such as being an appointed member to the American Academy of Dermatology and being a Dermatology District Medical Advisor, Federal Occupational Heath by the US Department of Labor & Health and Human Services. Anna has had over twenty peer reviewed publications, three manuscripts in peer review, Six Oral Presentations at surgical symposiums, and is published in many books. 

Anna spends her free time volunteering at Camillus House and has volunteered in the past with Rhode Island Free Clinic, at in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Anna enjoys Bellydancing, Cooking, Exercise, Traveling, Languages and Fashion Design. 

Mary Anne Rowen in a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner who we are happy to have as part of our Advanced Dermatology Group.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Mary Anne has spent the last 20 years in Alaska.  She has been working in the field of dermatology for the past 10 years.

Mary Anne is a US Navy Veteran, and began her nursing career following her enlistment.

She, along with her husband, lived and Florida for many years and attained all of her undergraduate education there.  She decided she wanted to continue her career in the uniform services and joined the US publican health service in 2002 and has been serving active duty ever since.  She has since earned a master’s degree in health services, master’s of science nursing, family nurse practitioner tract and a doctorate of nursing practice. Over the course of her nursing career, Mary Anne has worked in many capacities, but fortuitously found her niche in dermatology.

Mary Anne enjoys many activities, especially running, karate and music. She is exploring aviation. Most important, she enjoys time with her daughter and many friends she has made over the years.  She belongs to Baxter Road Bible Church and East Anchorage Rotary Club as well as professional organizations. Mary Anne truly values the enjoys the connections she makes with other people.