“Every face is unique and beautiful in its own way and our goal is to enhance that unique beauty and offer subtle alterations that do not look overdone,” says Dr. Julie Pena, a highly respected dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with offices in Franklin and Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Pena believes in creating individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s personal goals and what she observes through her trained aesthetic eye.
Dr. Pena personally performs the EasyLift, a lift focusing on the lower half of the face, jowl and tightening of the neck, for patients interested in a subtle, natural look with minimal down time. As well as a variety of other surgical options.
Dr. Pena’s personal passion for learning and knowing up-to-the-moment techniques means that patients can expect the best in treatment options offered by a compassionate physician in a beautiful environment. You are invited to discover for yourself.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Dermatology
MEDICAL DEGREE
Northwestern University School of Medicine
DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
Southern Illinois University
PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY
The University of Florida College of Medicine
INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNSHIP
Northwestern University School of Medicine
ADDITIONAL SURGICAL TRAINING
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society for Mohs Surgery
Skin Solutions Dermatology was founded in 2001 by Dr. Julie M. Pena. Her reputation as an exceptional physician and surgeon, along with her enthusiastic approach to dermatology, has resulted in significant growth of the practice. In 2009 Dr. Pena opened Pena MD Studio to meet the growing needs of her cosmetic patients.
JOELLYN DYSON, BSN, PA-C
“To me, it’s all about being subtle. Extremes in cosmetic corrections can distract others from seeing your true god-given beauty. We can make that subtle change that merely adds to your natural beauty and help you look as young as you feel.”
JoEllyn Dyson, BSN, PA-C, is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who spent the first 18 years of her life in Nigeria, West Africa where her parents were missionaries. In 1977 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She immediately began her nursing education and received a B.S.N. Degree from Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas in 1980.
After 16 years as a nurse in cardiac care, cardiothoracic, general and plastic surgery, JoEllyn decided to further her education and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1996 with a Physician Assistant degree. She spent 10 years as a PA-C in downtown Nashville before settling here at Skin Solutions. Her love of medicine, her surgical experience and her commitment to patients makes her a vital part of our team.
JoEllyn has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning her Botox and dermal filler certification. JoEllyn has also received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena which, in addition to her extensive surgical experience, gives her with an exceptional ability to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Allergan Certification, Botox & Dermal Fillers
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
EXPERIENCE
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery
WALT SIMS, MPAS, PA-C
Walt Sims, MPAS, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant. In 1998 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MPAS) with concentration in Dermatology from the University of Nebraska. Prior to being trained in Dermatology, he worked in emergency medicine with the U.S. Army.
Walt is a Major with the 118th Medical Group, Tennessee Air National Guard who has served a tour of duty in Iraq. As a Physician Assistant who has received specialized training in dermatology, Walt is licensed and qualified to perform a comprehensive dermatological examination, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate medical therapy for your dermatologic needs. He is skilled in performing procedures that include shave biopsies, punch biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy and laser treatments.
Walt has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning his Botox and dermal filler certification. Additionally, Walt has received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena equipping him with a unique skill set to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Physician Assistant
DEGREES
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Allergan Certification, Botox & Dermal Fillers
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Meet Our Staff
JULIE M. PENA
Dr. Pena personally performs the EasyLift, a lift focusing on the lower half of the face, jowl and tightening of the neck, for patients interested in a subtle, natural look with minimal down time. As well as a variety of other surgical options.
Dr. Pena’s personal passion for learning and knowing up-to-the-moment techniques means that patients can expect the best in treatment options offered by a compassionate physician in a beautiful environment. You are invited to discover for yourself.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Dermatology
MEDICAL DEGREE
Northwestern University School of Medicine
DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
Southern Illinois University
PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY
The University of Florida College of Medicine
INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNSHIP
Northwestern University School of Medicine
ADDITIONAL SURGICAL TRAINING
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society for Mohs Surgery
Skin Solutions Dermatology was founded in 2001 by Dr. Julie M. Pena. Her reputation as an exceptional physician and surgeon, along with her enthusiastic approach to dermatology, has resulted in significant growth of the practice. In 2009 Dr. Pena opened Pena MD Studio to meet the growing needs of her cosmetic patients.
“To me, it’s all about being subtle. Extremes in cosmetic corrections can distract others from seeing your true god-given beauty. We can make that subtle change that merely adds to your natural beauty and help you look as young as you feel.”
JoEllyn Dyson, BSN, PA-C, is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who spent the first 18 years of her life in Nigeria, West Africa where her parents were missionaries. In 1977 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She immediately began her nursing education and received a B.S.N. Degree from Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas in 1980.
After 16 years as a nurse in cardiac care, cardiothoracic, general and plastic surgery, JoEllyn decided to further her education and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1996 with a Physician Assistant degree. She spent 10 years as a PA-C in downtown Nashville before settling here at Skin Solutions. Her love of medicine, her surgical experience and her commitment to patients makes her a vital part of our team.
JoEllyn has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning her Botox and dermal filler certification. JoEllyn has also received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena which, in addition to her extensive surgical experience, gives her with an exceptional ability to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
DEGREES
BA- Accounting
BS-Nursing
BS- Physician Assistant
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Allergan Certification, Botox & Dermal Fillers
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
EXPERIENCE
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery
WALT SIMS, MPAS, PA-C
Walt Sims, MPAS, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant. In 1998 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MPAS) with concentration in Dermatology from the University of Nebraska. Prior to being trained in Dermatology, he worked in emergency medicine with the U.S. Army.
Walt is a Major with the 118th Medical Group, Tennessee Air National Guard who has served a tour of duty in Iraq. As a Physician Assistant who has received specialized training in dermatology, Walt is licensed and qualified to perform a comprehensive dermatological examination, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate medical therapy for your dermatologic needs. He is skilled in performing procedures that include shave biopsies, punch biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy and laser treatments.
Walt has successfully completed specialized Allergan training and received high marks in earning his Botox and dermal filler certification. Additionally, Walt has received specialized one-on-one training with Dr. Pena equipping him with a unique skill set to meet the needs of cosmetic patients at Pena MD Studio.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Physician Assistant
DEGREES
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Allergan Certification, Botox & Dermal Fillers
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medicine
Dermatology