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Dr. Ha is trained and board-certified in the specialty of dermatology, including dermatologic surgery and pathology. Rachel, Julie, and Annie are experienced physician assistants (PA), well-trained to examine patients of all ages, diagnose and treat skin ailments, and perform most procedures within the scope of dermatology such as skin examinations, cryotherapy of lesions, obtaining biopsies, and cosmetic services, including laser procedures and injectables such as botulinum toxin and fillers.
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Cuong T. Ha, MD
A long-time native to northern Virginia, Cuong T. Ha, MD, graduated from the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. He pursued his undergraduate degree as an Echols Scholar and subsequently completed his education in medicine as a “Double-Hoo,” a double graduate at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Ha (friends know him as “Chris”) trained in Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and served as Chief Resident in his last year. During his residency, Dr. Ha published articles on the subject of cutting-edge treatments of rare connective tissue and autoimmune skin diseases as well as novel techniques in dermatologic surgery. A consummate gadget-guy, he is always trying to incorporate the latest computer and medical technologies into his practice.
The culmination of his residency in Baltimore was a presentation at the Pediatric Dermatology Society meeting in Annapolis and participation in the annual conference in San Diego held by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Additionally, he was a key member of the Clinicopathologic Correlation panel of the 79th annual meeting of the Atlantic Dermatological Society. He is currently a part-time editor and contributor to the Johns Hopkins Dermatology Online Atlas, www.dermatlas.com, a compendium of high-quality digital images of dermatologic conditions for physicians and patients to share worldwide. Contributors range from the Baltimore-Washington corridor to physicians in every country where medicine is practiced.
Dr. Ha returned home to Virginia to apply the broad base of knowledge from Hopkins’ specialists. His wide-ranging clinical interests include the treatment of autoimmune blistering skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, skin cancers including melanoma, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. The strengths of his skills are also based on a foundation molded by the best of Baltimore’s community dermatologists who volunteer their time and pass on their pearls of wisdom daily. Dr. Ha takes pride in providing quality, compassionate care for patients of all ages throughout northern and central Virginia. To date, Dr. Ha has performed over 16,000 surgical excisions and cosmetic reconstruction of skin cancers and tumors with over a 99% long-term cure rate.
Chris and his wife, Carrie, have been friends since high school. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Masters’ degree in biomedical engineering. Her proudest achievement, however, is raising their sons Ethan and Everett, and princess Elise. Their first “child,” however, was the late Scooby the family Dane, a beloved pet-therapy dog. The latest addition to the family is Bodie, the floppy-eared, blue Dane. Feel free to ask for the "Scooby" exam room during your visit if you have an appreciation for dogs.
Dr. Ha (friends know him as “Chris”) trained in Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and served as Chief Resident in his last year. During his residency, Dr. Ha published articles on the subject of cutting-edge treatments of rare connective tissue and autoimmune skin diseases as well as novel techniques in dermatologic surgery. A consummate gadget-guy, he is always trying to incorporate the latest computer and medical technologies into his practice.
The culmination of his residency in Baltimore was a presentation at the Pediatric Dermatology Society meeting in Annapolis and participation in the annual conference in San Diego held by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Additionally, he was a key member of the Clinicopathologic Correlation panel of the 79th annual meeting of the Atlantic Dermatological Society. He is currently a part-time editor and contributor to the Johns Hopkins Dermatology Online Atlas, www.dermatlas.com, a compendium of high-quality digital images of dermatologic conditions for physicians and patients to share worldwide. Contributors range from the Baltimore-Washington corridor to physicians in every country where medicine is practiced.
Dr. Ha returned home to Virginia to apply the broad base of knowledge from Hopkins’ specialists. His wide-ranging clinical interests include the treatment of autoimmune blistering skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, skin cancers including melanoma, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. The strengths of his skills are also based on a foundation molded by the best of Baltimore’s community dermatologists who volunteer their time and pass on their pearls of wisdom daily. Dr. Ha takes pride in providing quality, compassionate care for patients of all ages throughout northern and central Virginia. To date, Dr. Ha has performed over 16,000 surgical excisions and cosmetic reconstruction of skin cancers and tumors with over a 99% long-term cure rate.
Chris and his wife, Carrie, have been friends since high school. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Masters’ degree in biomedical engineering. Her proudest achievement, however, is raising their sons Ethan and Everett, and princess Elise. Their first “child,” however, was the late Scooby the family Dane, a beloved pet-therapy dog. The latest addition to the family is Bodie, the floppy-eared, blue Dane. Feel free to ask for the "Scooby" exam room during your visit if you have an appreciation for dogs.
JULIE A. LETSEN, PA-C
Julie Letsen grew up in Nokesville, in the heart of Prince William County. Friends and family recalled that she has had a passion for medicine since adolescence. To that end, her dual degree in Health Sciences and Biology at James Madison University and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University has led her where she is today. She observed during a medical mission to Nicaragua that quality health care is not universally available but that goal is what drives her every day.
Julie's professional career began in family medicine, allowing her to build a strong foundation caring for newborns to geriatric patients. Realizing that one can never be "done" with learning, she has participated in clinical research and as a patient educator in a multicenter study with the goal to improve the delivery and outcome of patient care. In her seven years in family practice, she has treated many dermatology-related conditions, but focusing on this discipline as a specialty was a long-time goal.
Under Dr. Ha's training combined with her broad medical instincts, her knowledge of skin pathology is only now more honed and continues to expand. Julie is adept at treating a variety of skin disorders including psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, warts, molluscum, and acne. She is equally skilled in performing full body skin examinations and same-day biopsies and treatment with cryotherapy should it be required.
Julie resides in Prince William County with her husband, Dave, and sons Eli and Jacob. They enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, attending church and frequenting local breweries together (WITH the boys). Julie also enjoys staying fit, baking (specializing in chocolate chip cookies), crocheting (mom's tutelage) and making baby blankets.
Julie's professional career began in family medicine, allowing her to build a strong foundation caring for newborns to geriatric patients. Realizing that one can never be "done" with learning, she has participated in clinical research and as a patient educator in a multicenter study with the goal to improve the delivery and outcome of patient care. In her seven years in family practice, she has treated many dermatology-related conditions, but focusing on this discipline as a specialty was a long-time goal.
Under Dr. Ha's training combined with her broad medical instincts, her knowledge of skin pathology is only now more honed and continues to expand. Julie is adept at treating a variety of skin disorders including psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, warts, molluscum, and acne. She is equally skilled in performing full body skin examinations and same-day biopsies and treatment with cryotherapy should it be required.
Julie resides in Prince William County with her husband, Dave, and sons Eli and Jacob. They enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, attending church and frequenting local breweries together (WITH the boys). Julie also enjoys staying fit, baking (specializing in chocolate chip cookies), crocheting (mom's tutelage) and making baby blankets.
Meghan M. Neil, PA-C
Meghan Neil grew up in Raleigh, NC where she graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Biology. During her time in college, Meghan began working as a medical assistant at an endocrinology and diabetes clinic. The PAs and doctors inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Through academic dedication and rigor, she was accepted at the South College Physician Assistant Program in Knoxville, TN where she spent the next two years immersed in all aspects of medicine. Of all the rotations through different specialties in her clerkship year, she found dermatology to be her calling.
Under the tutelage of Dr. Ha, Meghan has developed and honed her skills to become a compassionate, caring, and astute practitioner. Her philosophies align with the Prince William Dermatology mission to ensure the wellbeing of every patient she treats. Meghan’s goals are to make sure their concerns are heard, and their needs met. She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Meghan is a new resident of Virginia residing in Centreville with her puppy, Auggie. During her free time, Meghan is enjoying exploring her new town, finding the best food spots, and going on walks with Auggie. Feel free to welcome her to Virginia and give her suggestions on where the best comfort food is to be found or fun places to visit. Although she likes discovering new places, she also enjoys relaxing at home, reading, Face Timing with her niece and nephew, and cheering on her beloved Wolfpack.
Under the tutelage of Dr. Ha, Meghan has developed and honed her skills to become a compassionate, caring, and astute practitioner. Her philosophies align with the Prince William Dermatology mission to ensure the wellbeing of every patient she treats. Meghan’s goals are to make sure their concerns are heard, and their needs met. She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Meghan is a new resident of Virginia residing in Centreville with her puppy, Auggie. During her free time, Meghan is enjoying exploring her new town, finding the best food spots, and going on walks with Auggie. Feel free to welcome her to Virginia and give her suggestions on where the best comfort food is to be found or fun places to visit. Although she likes discovering new places, she also enjoys relaxing at home, reading, Face Timing with her niece and nephew, and cheering on her beloved Wolfpack.