Meet Our Dermatopathologists
Kelli Hutchens, MD, MBA, FCAP
Laboratory Medical Director
Dr. Hutchens is a board-certified dermatopathologist and Chief Laboratory Officer overseeing operations of all Forefront pathology laboratories. She also serves as the Medical Director for Forefront’s two full service, high-volume Wisconsin dermatopathology labs, which support several hundreds of Forefront clinics and clinicians nationwide.
View Full Bio View VideoK. Mireille Chae, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Pediatric Dermatologist
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist
K. Mireille Chae, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, board-certified dermatopathologist, and board-certified pediatric dermatologist, with extensive clinical and laboratory experience.
View Full BioDouglas Hansen, MD
Douglas A. Hansen, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with over 25 years of experience including special expertise in immunohistochemistry and infectious disease. Dr. Hansen has held numerous leadership roles prior to his time at Forefront including medical director, laboratory director, and managing partner.
View Full BioWillmar D. Patino, MD
Willmar Patino, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist and fan favorite of many clinicians. He has over 15 years of expertise in cutaneous infectious diseases, lymphomas, and adnexal neoplasms.
View Full BioJohn S. Pujals, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist
John S. Pujals, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist. Dr. Pujals has been with Forefront for over 20 years. He holds the honor of his independent practice being the first to join Forefront as a partnership practice.
View Full Bio View VideoSolomon Shockman, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist
Solomon C. Shockman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist with over a decade of experience providing comprehensive patient care. Dr. Shockman’s focus is on quality clinically correlated diagnoses.
View Full BioBrent R. Weed, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist
Brent R Weed, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist and practices as both a clinician and dermatopathologist. He earned his undergraduate degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University and his medical degree at the University of Nevada Reno.
View Full Bio View VideoLing Xia, MD, FCAP
Ling Xia, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with over 20 years of experience. He was one of the first dermatopathologists at Forefront and has watched us grow from a small in office lab serving a small handful of clinics in WI, to the nationwide dermatology practice and full service dermatopathology laboratory we are today.
View Full Bio View VideoBruce Leckey, Jr., DO
Bruce D. Leckey Jr, DO, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with subspecialty expertise in bone and soft tissue pathology. Dr. Leckey is extraordinarily consciousness and always provides thoughtful and thorough diagnosis.
View Full BioCharles Schultz, MD
Charles Schultz, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist who emphasizes clinical correlation and actionable diagnoses, viewing dermatopathology as an extension of clinical care. Dr. Schultz is known for his rapid response time and open communication with his clinical colleagues.
View Full BioDiane Perkins, MD
Diane Perkins, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with over 10 years of diagnostic and lab leadership experience. Dr. Perkins is known for her diagnostic accuracy and rapid turnaround time. She has special interests in melanocytic lesions and adnexal neoplasms.
View Full BioBrandon Zelman, DO
Dr. Brandon Zelman is a board-certified dermatopathologist with a special interest in melanocytic lesions. He prides himself on optimal communication with his clinical colleagues and is always available to chat about patients.
View Full BioOlaoluwa Bode-Omoleye, MD, MPH
Olaoluwa Bode-Omoleye, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist and board-certified hematopathologist with additional experience in general surgical pathology. Dr. Bode-Omoleye joined Forefront Dermatology after years of practicing in academic settings. He serves as an expert consultant on our many lymphoproliferative disease samples.
View Full BioReeba Annie Prince, MD
Reeba Annie Prince, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist and board-certified hematopathologist with years of experience in the academic setting and teaching. She has a special interest in cutaneous lymphoma and serves as an expert consultant for the team on the many lymphoproliferative processes that we encounter in everyday practice.
View Full BioEduardo Torre, MD, PhD
Eduardo Torre, MD, PhD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist with extensive research experience and background bridging clinical medicine, science, and technology. His professional interests include advanced imaging, molecular profiling, and data-driven diagnostic precision.
View Full BioIsrael Kasago, MD
Israel Kasago, MD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with prior experience in both private practice and academic research settings where he completed a fellowship in molecular genetics. Dr. Kasago brings unique insight to our patients and our practice. He is extremely dedicated and can often be found working long hours in the lab.
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