Scott Dale, M.D.
Dr. Dale sees patients in Flagstaff

SCOTT DALE, M.D., FAAD, joined this practice in 2002. He grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Carleton College. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine awarded his doctorate in 1998. Dr. Dale interned in General Medicine, and completed Dermatology residency at The University of Chicago Hospitals.

Dr. Dale has been practicing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including Mohs Micrographic Surgery, at Northern Arizona Dermatology Center since graduating from the University of Chicago. Dr. Dale’s primary professional interest is skin cancer, but he enjoys treating all conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.

Dr. Dale is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is passionate about music, food, and travel.

Brad Taylor, M.D. FAAD.
Dr. Taylor sees patients in Cottonwood and Sedona

Brad Taylor, MD, FAAD, received his medical training from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. After completing his dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Taylor served several years as the only active-duty dermatologist in Okinawa, Japan, before returning to Walter Reed to serve as Chief of Dermatology and consultant dermatologist to the White House, the Capital, and Congress. Although retired from military practice, Dr. Taylor remains passionate about all things dermatology and could not be more excited about the opportunity to treat patients of all ages here in Northern Arizona.

Dr. Taylor took a non-traditional path to medicine. He worked several years as a mechanical engineer before joining the U.S. Navy to pursue a career in military aviation. For 10 years, he flew carrier-based jet aircraft on missions all over the world, including Operation Enduring Freedom. Answering the call to a medical career, he completed medical school and specific flight medicine training. He served as senior Flight Surgeon and Aviation Medicine department head at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center and TOPGUN fighter weapon school in Fallon, NV prior to returning back to academic medicine and completing a dermatology residency.

Dr. Taylor enjoys the great outdoors and the Northern Arizona lifestyle with his wife, Lisa and two sons, Mason and Liam. After years of travel and military service, they are looking forward to finally settling down and calling Sedona and the Verde Valley their forever home.

Kristina Paley, M.D. FAAD.
Dr. Paley sees patients in Cottonwood

KRISTINA PALEY, M.D., FAAD, received her medical degree from Cornell University Weill Medical College and her undergraduate degree at Hunter College in New York City. She completed her Dermatology residency training and fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to joining Northern Arizona Dermatology Center Dr. Paley practiced in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Paley is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in both Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. While her primary interest is in Cutaneous Oncology, Dr. Paley is passionate about all aspects of dermatology, including general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology and is dedicated to treating patients of all ages.

Originally from Latvia, Dr. Paley grew up in New York. In her time off, Dr. Paley enjoys exploring nature through hiking the trails of Sedona, cultivating orchids and scuba diving the deep waters of Hawaii.

Sara Risner-Rumohr, M.D.
Dr. Risner-Rumohr sees patients in Flagstaff and Sedona

SARA RISNER-RUMOHR, M.D., FAAD, is trained in medical dermatology, cutaneous oncology, and cosmetic dermatology and treats patients of all ages with a broad range of skin conditions. She is board certified in dermatology and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Risner-Rumohr relocated from Houston, Texas to Flagstaff in fall of 2014 as she missed both her family and the Arizona landscape. Dr. Risner-Rumohr grew up in Tucson and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona. She completed her medical education at Vanderbilt University where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Risner-Rumohr then moved to Houston and completed a residency in Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. After residency, she joined a private practice group in the Houston Medical Center and was a consult staff physician for the Houston Methodist Hospital.

In her spare time, she spends time cooking, running, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband (a urologist) and their two daughters.

Kelly Czarnecki, PA-C
Ms. Czarnecki sees patients in Flagstaff

KELLY CZARNECKI, PA-C graduated from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri with a B.S. and a B.A. in Biology. Ms. Czarnecki then attended the Arizona School of Health Sciences, graduating with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.

After receiving her Physician Assistant certification, Ms. Czarnecki worked in the field of Rheumatology for two years, then completed a postgraduate fellowship in Dermatology. She joined Northern Arizona Dermatology Center in 2006. Ms. Czarnecki enjoys the field of Dermatology because of the variety of patients, and surgical procedures.

Kelly Czarnecki and her family moved to the wonderful community of Flagstaff in 2005, and has enjoyed mountain biking, kayaking and the beautiful surroundings. She also enjoys cooking and yoga.

Jessica Grace Dixon PA-C
Ms. Dixon sees patients in Cottonwood

Jessica Grace Dixon PA-C graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies.

She then completed her Master’s degree at USC Keck School of Medicine Primary Care Physician Assistant Program in Los Angeles. After obtaining her Master’s degree she completed months of training alongside board certified dermatologists.

Outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, yoga and long walks with her dog.