Sidney B. Smith, MD, FAAD | Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Smith is a Board Certified Dermatologist. He brings years of vast experience in all aspects of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology to the Pacific NorthWest.

You can personally see and be treated by Dr. Smith at his two clinics DermaHealth Dermatology & Dermasurgery (www.DermaHealthDermatology.com) and DermaCare Tri-Cities.

Currently, Dr. Smith served as the past President of the Washington State Dermatology Association. Dr. Smith is additionally a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the Association of Military Dermatologists, the Washington State Dermatology Association, and Alpha Omega Alpha (national honors medical society).

Due to Dr. Smith's expertise, he has been a national trainer for lasers and dermal fillers. Additionally he has been frequently consulted by other medispas and laser companies for his expert opinion. He has authored numerous dermatology journal articles and chapters. Additionally he has given numerous academic dermatology lectures locally and nationally. Dr. Smith has also spoken on local and national pharmaceutical speakers bureaus.

Local TV and Radio stations turn to Dr. Smith's dermatological expertise on current issues. He has been a frequent guest on Good Morning Northwest educating the audience on a vast array of cosmetic and medical dermatology issues. Additionally, he periodically writes the "Ask the Skin Expert" articles for The Entertainer Newspaper. Frequently Dr. Smith does live cosmetic demonstrations and lectures at local expos and shows.

Dr. Smith is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Dr. Smith graduated from Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and with honors from Ponce School of Medicine. He completed his Transitional Internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, and his Dermatology Residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, and Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Base.

During his almost nine years of active duty service in the United States Army, Dr. Smith served as Chief of Dermatology, Teaching Staff for Dermatology Residents & other residents, and as the Theater Dermatologist in Baghdad, Iraq.

In our local communities besides offering numerous FREE Skin Cancer Screening events, he serves as the Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout Troop 911. Dr. Smith himself was an Eagle Scout and knows first hand the importance of Scouting. He spends countless hours with the boys to not only have fun and learn, but he is passionate about helping each one of them achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

Dr. Smith is better known as Sidney's dad, the twin's father, or Rosy's husband. His six passions in life are his Family, his Faith, Chocolate, Exercise, Sun Block, & Dermatology.

He looks forward to helping you in your medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs.

Jeremy W. Peck, MD, FAAD, | Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Peck was born and raised in Selah WA. After receiving his BA degree in Anthropology from the University of Washington in 1999, Dr. Peck began his stay on the East coast. Dr. Peck received his MS and PhD degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Georgetown University in 2000 and 2003. Dr. Peck received his MD from Drexel University School of Medicine in 2007. Following medical school, Dr. Peck completed his intern training at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland PA, and both his Dermatology residency and Dermatopathology fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia PA. During the final year of his residency Dr. Peck served as the Chief resident.

Dr. Peck is an avid fisherman and golfer and greatly enjoys speading time with his wife and 3 year-old son. Dr. Peck is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology.

Kathleen Stidham, DCNP | Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen Stidham, DCNP | Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Stidham graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University. There she earned both her bachelors and masters degrees in nursing. She joined our family as a Nurse Practitioner in 2007 and has vast experience in health and skin care. She has years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, staff development, pulmonary and sleep medicine. She is also a member of the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Washington State Dermatology Association.

Nurse Practitioner Stidham excels in dermal fillers (Radiesse, Perlane, Juvederm, Voluma, Belotero and Restylane) and Botulinum A Toxin injections (Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin or Dysport). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, shopping at Nordstrom, hiking, camping, traveling, reading and eating dark chocolate.

Kellie Duarte, PA | Mid-Level Skin Specialist Provider

Kellie is a Certified Physician Assistant. She works on both the DermaCare and DermaHealth sides and enjoys both cosmetics and dermatology. She excels at injections and loves seeing the instant result of a CO2 laser resurfacing.

Kellie Duarte was born in Pasco, Washington but spent most of her childhood in Aurora, Missouri. She returned to Washington in 1999 and received her B.S. in Psychology from WSU in 2004. PA Duarte went on to get her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Heritage University in 2008. After 10 years in mental health, PA Duarte went back to school to get her PA-C and another B.S. from the University of Washington. PA Duarte enjoys doing fillers and the CO2 laser. In her time off she enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She also claims both Coug and Husky status!

Kellie is a member of Washington Association of Physician Assistant (WAPA), and Benton Franklin County medical association.

Gary Strong, PA | Certified Physician Assistant

Gary Strong (PA Strong) graduated from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA where he received dual master degrees in Public Health and Medical Science (Physician Assistant). Prior to joining us in 2017, he worked in dermatology in Edmonds, WA for five years as well as family practice in Othello, WA for six years. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and grew up in Southern California.

PA Strong is an adventurer and has spent extended time in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and as a missionary in Puerto Rico. He’s also fluent in Spanish. He has also traveled to Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico and looks forward to new adventures in travel. He values a global perspective but loves calling Tri-Cities home. He is married to the love of his life and has four children with whom he anxiously dedicates most of his time outside of work. He enjoys running, hiking, camping, basketball, reading, and traveling with his wife.

He treats patients with a wide variety of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. He is passionate about promoting skin cancer prevention and awareness as well as detecting and treating skin cancers.