Dr. Patrick (PJ) Brown is a board-certified dermatologist and 12-year veteran of the United States Army. Born in Ebensburg, PA, he attended Juniata College and obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he graduated Cum Laude and as president of the school’s medical honor society.

Michael was raised in Cumberland and was a graduate of Allegany High School. He completed his Bachelors’s degree at Duquesne University. He went on to complete his Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University in Boston, MA in 2019. He then practiced Hospital Medicine at Medstar Washington Hospital Center for over three years. Michael is excited to return home and help serve the community that helped shape who he is today. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with family, hiking, rafting, watching Arsenal (soccer), Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers, and cooking.

Meet Savannah McKenziE, MPAS, PA-C

Dermatology Physician Assistant at Western Maryland Dermatology

Savannah McKenzie is a Dermatology Physician Assistant who loves helping her patients feel confident in their skin. Working closely with Dr. Herring, she provides thorough skin exams and specializes in detecting skin cancers and precancerous lesions. She also treats a variety of conditions such as Acne, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Alopecia, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and inflammatory skin conditions.

Savannah earned her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University in 2017 and went on to complete the Diplomate Fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable while addressing their skin concerns.

Outside the office, Savannah enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She stays active by playing tennis, running, teaching gymnastics, and relaxing with a good book.