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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.
Rachel K. Grabill, PA-C
Rachel Grabill grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University. Shortly after graduation, she worked as a medical assistant in a dermatology practice—an initial step towards graduate studies in medicine. Once that experience was achieved, she completed her advanced education with a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University. During her studies, Rachel embarked on a medical mission trip to Ghana where she developed her sense of compassion for those most desperate in need and to help empower them to take charge of their health with limited resources.
Rachel’s experience assisting for a dermatologist in Maryland (a Johns Hopkins Clinical Professor) solidified her desire to pursue a career in this specialty. While some of the skills of a dermatologist were initially acquired on-the-job as a medical assistant, Ms. Grabill’s months of training under Dr. Ha’s tutelage has honed her diagnostic and procedural skills to an expert level. Rachel places an emphasis on listening to patients’ concerns and performing thorough skin examinations. She is adept at diagnosing rashes and treat conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, warts, and screening for skin cancers. She has fully embraced Prince William Dermatology’s reputation for being thorough and providing effective, compassionate care. Her goal is not just to manage a problem but to hopefully eliminate it.
She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine, board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Rachel resides in Fairfax, Virginia. In her spare time, she enjoys water boating and crabbing with family and friends in her hometown. She is an avid runner and hikes trails to balance out her second favorite hobby of baking. Rachel also enjoys traveling; her favorite trip was the month she spent exploring Thailand after college.
Rachel’s experience assisting for a dermatologist in Maryland (a Johns Hopkins Clinical Professor) solidified her desire to pursue a career in this specialty. While some of the skills of a dermatologist were initially acquired on-the-job as a medical assistant, Ms. Grabill’s months of training under Dr. Ha’s tutelage has honed her diagnostic and procedural skills to an expert level. Rachel places an emphasis on listening to patients’ concerns and performing thorough skin examinations. She is adept at diagnosing rashes and treat conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, warts, and screening for skin cancers. She has fully embraced Prince William Dermatology’s reputation for being thorough and providing effective, compassionate care. Her goal is not just to manage a problem but to hopefully eliminate it.
She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine, board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Rachel resides in Fairfax, Virginia. In her spare time, she enjoys water boating and crabbing with family and friends in her hometown. She is an avid runner and hikes trails to balance out her second favorite hobby of baking. Rachel also enjoys traveling; her favorite trip was the month she spent exploring Thailand after college.
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.
Annie H. Pratt, PA-C
Annie Pratt grew up in Oak Hill, Virginia where her passion for health care grew out of a high school internship at Fairfax Hospital. She then moved to Texas before attending Texas Christian University, where she graduated summa cum laude in biology. After working for a nonprofit and traveling the world with her family, she felt the pull to return home to Virginia where she earned her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University. As a student in clinical rotations, her devotion to delivering quality care to each individual intensified, earning her an award for clinical excellence among her peers.
While developing a solid foundation in primary care at a premier family medicine practice, she began to cultivate a special interest in dermatology. She is most happy when helping patients navigate the intricacies of skin disease and understands how these conditions can impact one's overall well-being. Under Dr. Ha’s training, she has honed her skills at diagnosing and treating a spectrum of dermatological conditions ranging from acne to skin cancer with a focus on preventative care and patient education.
Annie is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Annie lives in Gainesville with her two teenage daughters who keep her on her toes. In her spare time, she is learning how to garden and enjoys cycling. On weekends, you’ll probably find her hiking. But her favorite activity is spending time with her extended family, including her eight nieces and nephews.
While developing a solid foundation in primary care at a premier family medicine practice, she began to cultivate a special interest in dermatology. She is most happy when helping patients navigate the intricacies of skin disease and understands how these conditions can impact one's overall well-being. Under Dr. Ha’s training, she has honed her skills at diagnosing and treating a spectrum of dermatological conditions ranging from acne to skin cancer with a focus on preventative care and patient education.
Annie is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Annie lives in Gainesville with her two teenage daughters who keep her on her toes. In her spare time, she is learning how to garden and enjoys cycling. On weekends, you’ll probably find her hiking. But her favorite activity is spending time with her extended family, including her eight nieces and nephews.