Riva Dermatology - Cornelius

Nikki is a Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing and practicing in Dermatology for over 10 years. Originally from Ohio, Nikki attended the University of Toledo where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry and a pre-med focus. She then continued her education at the University of Toledo, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduating, Nikki moved to North Carolina to practice. Nikki is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant. She offers appointments in all areas of general dermatology for adults and children. She performs dermatologic surgeries including biopsies and excisions and is also trained in Botox. When not in the office, Nikki enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and their 2 dogs.

Ashley is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then completed a Master of Physician Assistant Practice Degree at Campbell University and graduated with academic honors. While at Campbell, Ashley completed her training in multiple specialties including family medicine, general surgery and dermatology. She completed her elective dermatology rotations at Riva Dermatology prior to joining the practice.She is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the Metrolina Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Her appointments are offered for children and adults in all areas of general dermatology. Ashley values educating her patients and her special interests include surgical procedures, the evaluation and management of skin cancer, chronic disease management and preventative skin care.

Erin is a Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing and practicing in dermatology for nearly 10 years. Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, Erin attended the University of Florida where she graduated with honors and received her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy. She continued her schooling further and earned her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the college of medicine at the University of Florida. After graduating, Erin moved to North Carolina to begin practicing. Shortly after, she met her husband and started her family. Erin is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She offers appointments in all areas of general dermatology for children and adults. She performs biopsies, excisions, and minor cosmetic procedures. She also performs full body skin exams. When not at the office, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, cooking, and playing outside with her two small children.

Licensed medical aesthetician and certified medical assistant with over a decade of experience working in a medical practice and providing numerous cosmetic and general dermatology services to the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas. These include patient consultations for physician provided services such as use of neurotoxins, all dermal fillers, Kybella, sclerotherapy, and cosmetic excision and radiotherapy treatments. Also certified by the CoolSculpting University for CoolSculpting consultations and treatments.Expertise in many therapies includes anti-aging treatments for problems such as sun damage and associated broken blood vessels and pigmentation of the face, chest, arms and legs, melasma and other problems of excessive pigmentation in skin of all colors. Also perform acne extractions, injections, Acleara treatments and dermal infusion microdermabrasion in addition to treating rosacea, stretch marks, and acne and traumatic scars by various techniques.