Briana Suarez, PA-C
Physician Assistant
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Central Valley Native + Aesthetic Medical Educators Certified
Why Patients Trust Briana Suarez
- Briana Suarez, PA-C is a certified physician assistant and a Central Valley native, passionate about preventative dermatology and about making patients comfortable in their own skin.
- She earned a degree in Human Biology from UC Merced and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of the Pacific, then trained with Jordan Jepson, PA-C and Christian Jones, MD after a dermatology rotation with Golden State Dermatology in Turlock set her course.
- She broadened her clinical range first in family practice — learning how internal disease presents on the skin — and then in urgent care, where she performed a wide variety of procedures for up to 60 patients a day.
- She trained simultaneously in Botox and fillers at a neighboring MedSpa and is certified through the Aesthetic Medical Educators Training program.
- She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and sees patients at Golden State Dermatology’s Merced office.
Meet Briana Suarez, PA-C
Briana Suarez, PA-C is a certified physician assistant and Central Valley native. She is passionate about preventative dermatology care and instilling confidence in her patients by making them feel comfortable in their own skin.
She graduated with a degree in Human Biology from UC Merced and then completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at the University of the Pacific. During a dermatology rotation during PA school with Golden State Dermatology in Turlock, Briana realized she wanted to pursue dermatology. She then trained with Jordan Jepson, PA-C and Christian Jones, MD.
After graduating with her master’s degree, Briana furthered her experience in healthcare at a family practice where she gained knowledge on internal diseases that can present on the skin. While there, she trained simultaneously on Botox and fillers at the neighboring MedSpa.
Briana then moved on to urgent care where she performed a variety of procedures providing care for up to 60 patients with urgent needs per day. Continuing to pursue her interest in dermatology, she attended courses through the Aesthetic Medical Educators Training program.
While not at work, Briana spends her free time staying active outdoors, going on hikes with her husband, and taking her dogs to the beach. She also enjoys yoga, attending sporting events, camping, traveling, and having a nice glass of wine.
Affiliations & Certifications:
- Member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training Certified
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