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John Bocachica, MD, Dermatologist

Mary Anne Rowen, DNP, FNP, DCNP, Dermatology Specialist

John Bocachica, MD, Dermatologist

 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 s

 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 


Lisa Jeanson, APRN-C

Mary Anne Rowen, DNP, FNP, DCNP, Dermatology Specialist

John Bocachica, MD, Dermatologist

 

In January of 2022, we welcomed Lisa M Jeanson to Advanced Dermatology. With Lisa’s years of integrate nursing experience and advanced practice knowledge in the field of family medicine which now includes dermatology, you are sure to be in the best care at Advanced Dermatology. In our ever-changing world environment, she pride’s herself 

 

In January of 2022, we welcomed Lisa M Jeanson to Advanced Dermatology. With Lisa’s years of integrate nursing experience and advanced practice knowledge in the field of family medicine which now includes dermatology, 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 best holistic healthcare possible to meet your needs.

Lisa received her undergraduate degree from the School of Science in Nursing from California State University in Fresno, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She continued on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse at University of Phoenix. Just this past December, Lisa completed her Post-Master’s Nurse Practioner’s Dermatology Certificate at Florida Atlantic University and joined our dermatology practice to share her new skills with our group.

Lisa’s experience as a nurse has included lead roles at St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA, Desert Cliff Ambulatory Surgery Facility in Mesa, AZ, Triage Nurse for a Dependable Staffing-a large medical clinic in Chandler, AZ, Urgent Care Nurse at Marysville Immediate Care facility in Marysville, CA and as a nurse practitioner at her own clinic at Wildwood Medical in Penn Valley, CA.  

A while later, while moving around with her husband and children, Lisa worked at St. Moritz Medical Center in Grass Valley, CA practicing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on preventative teaching, in a family practice setting. Provided travel medicine, b-HRT and aesthetic services including minor laceration repairs, cryotherapy and skin biopsies, then for a final stop at the Innovative Sleep Centers of Yuba City, CA for consultation and management of sleep disorders before her trek up to the great state of Alaska.

In Anchorage, Alaska, she began working at the Alaska Native Medical Center as an Urgent Care Certified Family Nurse Practioner-C. Most recently, Lisa worked at Providence Express care in Anchorage before joining our group at Advanced Dermatology.

Lisa’s training also includes AANP Certified, Botox advanced techniques, Candela Laser training, Obagi training, Radiesse semi-permanent fillers, Certification and ACLS/PALS Certification

Mary Anne Rowen, DNP, FNP, DCNP, Dermatology Specialist

Mary Anne Rowen, DNP, FNP, DCNP, Dermatology Specialist

Mary Anne Rowen, DNP, FNP, DCNP, Dermatology Specialist

 

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 caree

 

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.

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