HEALTHY SKIN STARTS WITH TOP PROVIDERS
At Heartland Dermatology, we’re proud to represent a fast-growing team of hard-working individuals dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our patients across the Heartland. From our MD staff to our office administrators, our entire team is excited to welcome you into our growing family, and to learn more about how we can support your skin health, goals, and your overall knowledge about your biggest organ.
What is NP (Net Promoter Score)?
Heartland’s #1 core value is Customer. Patient care, customer experience, and service are the nucleus of the organization and our ultimate ‘why’ we do what we do. To show our commitment to this value, the Net Promoter Score has been adopted throughout the practice. Customers are surveyed with this tool throughout all practice locations. The Net Promoter Score is an index ranging from -100 to 100 that measures the willingness of customers to recommend a company’s services to others. It is known as the gold standard for gauging the customer’s overall satisfaction with a company’s service. A Net Promoter Score above 80 is considered world class. Heartland is excited to set the standard for excellence and customer experience.
Matthew P. Shaffer, MD
Offices: Salina, Hays, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City
Dr. Matthew Shaffer grew up in Salina, KS, and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988. He earned his BA degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas in 1993. He earned his MD at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas in 2000 and completed his internship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Shaffer completed his dermatology training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa in 2004. His residency included training in dermatopathology. Dr. Shaffer is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Department of Family and Community Medicine, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Dermatology Lead Preceptor, University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Brandon Litzner, MD
Offices: Wichita East
Dr. Brandon Litzner grew up in Wichita, KS. He attended Valley Center High School and graduated from Wichita State University where he briefly played baseball. He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University and was awarded the Founder’s medal upon graduation. He completed an intern year at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX and subsequently completed his dermatology residency at University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, TX, where he was a chief resident during his final year. He completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Saint Louis University. He is actively involved in the American Society of Dermatopathology, and he received a presidential citation for his work with the Appropriate Use Committee. He is a volunteer faculty member with KU School of Medicine-Wichita and has been actively involved in the education of residents and medical students.
Kevin Brough, MD
Offices: Wichita East
As a Texas native, Dr. Brough lived his home state from birth through the end of medical school. He moved to Minnesota to train at Mayo Clinic, where he completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Dermatology (boarded in both), and fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.
With his wife and four children, Dr. Brough decided to come to Kansas to practice after seeing what a great need there was for skin surgeons. He was looking for areas where he could both work in a field he is truly passionate about, as well as where he could safely and happily raise a family. After the huge need for dermatologic care in Central and Western Kansas, he knew Heartland was exactly where he needed to be.
Dr. Brough enjoys sporting, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wonderful family.
Vanessa Voge, MD
Offices: Salina, Heartland Aesthetica in Wichita
Dr. Voge was born and raised in Wichita where she graduated from Maize High School. A native Wichitan, Dr. Voge takes a great deal of pride in graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004. After completing her general surgery residency right here in Wichita she went to New York, New York to complete a plastic surgery fellowship. With over 13 years of experience her ability to help patients restore the outward appearance to feel their best inside and out is her greatest reward. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. To further her knowledge and expertise she has completed a residency in Emergency Medicine as well. She is a member of the Kansas Medical Society and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.
Away from the office, Dr. Voge loves the outdoors. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children at their sporting events, traveling, and Dr. Pepper.
Jace Rickstrew, MD
Offices: Manhattan, Salina, Wichita West
Dr. Jace Rickstrew is a board-certified dermatologist and a double-fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon. A native of Wamego, Kansas, he is proud to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to the region where he grew up.
Dr. Rickstrew earned his undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Rickstrew completed a transitional year internship at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then successfully completed his dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Rickstrew is one of only a few Mohs Surgeons in the United States to have completed two fellowships in Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. His first fellowship was under the mentorship of world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Stan Tolkachjov, at the Epiphany Dermatology Skin Cancer Institute in Dallas, Texas. He then completed an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship at the highly regarded Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. During these two intense fellowship years, Dr. Rickstrew gained extensive experience treating skin cancers, both common and rare types, of all sizes.
Dr. Rickstrew has authored numerous manuscripts and research papers that have been published in the most prestigious journals of dermatology. In addition, he has been invited to publish his research at the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) annual conferences.
Dr. Rickstrew has a passion for providing outstanding dermatologic care in rural settings. His current research is focused on improving outcomes from skin cancers in patients who live in rural areas.
In his free time, Dr. Rickstrew enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs. He also enjoys weightlifting, golfing, traveling, and helping on the family’s cattle ranch.
David Harden, MD
Offices: Manhattan, Marysville, Clay Center
David Harden, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for medical dermatology. He has proudly served the Manhattan, KS community for over two decades. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Dr. Harden completed his undergraduate studies at Wichita State University before embarking on his medical journey.
Dr. Harden obtained his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, after which, he transitioned to active duty in the US Army. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX and his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Harden served over ten years in the US Army with deployments to include Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras as a flight surgeon and to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as battalion surgeon with the 1st Battalion, 13th Armor.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Harden finds joy in spending quality time with his family, traveling, scuba diving, and running.
Chelsea Lee, DO
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West, Salina
Dr. Lee graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in May 2010, earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. After completing an internal medicine residency at McLaren Macomb in Michigan, she then trained at Aspen Dermatology in Utah, where she was the chief resident.
Since 2017, Dr. Lee has been practicing as a dermatologist in North Carolina, where she has built a reputation for her compassionate care and clinical excellence. Her move to Wichita marks a return to her roots, as she is excited to be closer to her family and friends.
Dr. Lee’s dedication to dermatology is deeply personal. Having suffered from severe atopic dermatitis as a child, she understands the profound impact skin conditions can have on one’s quality of life. This personal experience fuels her commitment to providing empathetic and comprehensive care to her patients.
At Heartland Dermatology, Dr. Lee will offer her expertise in treating a wide array of dermatological conditions. Her practice encompasses comprehensive dermatology diseases, including eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and skin cancer. Dr. Lee’s approach combines the latest advancements in dermatological care with a personalized touch, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of treatment.
Kayla Dortland, APRN-C, DNC
Offices: Hays
Kayla Dortland earned her BSN from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas in 1993. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas and Russell Regional Hospital. In 1999, she completed her master’s degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Fort Hays State University. After completing her master’s degree, she worked in the Family Health Care Clinic of Hays Medical Center and was an assistant professor at Fort Hays State University. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2000 and became nationally certified in dermatology nursing by the Dermatology Nurses Association in 2002.
Rita Stueder, APRN, DNC
Offices: Great Bend, Hays
Rita Stueder began working at Heartland Dermatology in March 1985 just before she completed her BSN at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. She earned her master’s degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program from Fort Hays State University in 2002. She has been nationally certified in dermatology nursing by the Dermatology Nurses Association since 2000.
Sean Hull, PA-C
Offices: Salina, McPherson
Sean Hull has worked in dermatology for nearly 20 years and is very passionate about providing excellent patient care. He graduated from Wichita State University Physician Assistant program in 1999 and spent his first year practicing dermatology in Wichita, Kansas. Sean then relocated to Whidbey Island, Washington in 2000, where he continued to work in the field of dermatology. In 2007, Sean joined Heartland Dermatology, and for the last 11 years he has enjoyed caring for patients in Salina, Kansas. At Heartland Dermatology, Sean performs cosmetic procedures such as Botox, injectable fillers, chemical peels, microneedling with PRP, and Kybella as well as seeing patients for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and other skin related conditions and diseases. Sean lives in Salina with his wife, five children, and two grandchildren. Sean’s goal when treating his patients is to care for each patient as if they were a family member.
Tara Gillespie, APRN-C, DNC
Offices: Hays, Norton
Tara is a member of and certified through the AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and the DNA (Dermatology Nurses Association). Since joining Heartland Dermatology in 2004, she has completed her Masters in Science from The University of Kansas Medical Center through the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. Tara has worked at Heartland Dermatology as a Nurse Practitioner since completing her advanced degree in August 2015. Her focus will be on general dermatology concerns as well as cosmetic dermatology. Tara will be seeing patients in an outreach clinic in Norton, KS on a monthly basis.
Tara serves as the CEO of Heartland Dermatology.
Shelly Keesling, PA-C
Offices: Dodge City
Shelly began working Dermatology in 2015 when she returned to her hometown of Spearville, just east of Dodge City, KS. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2018. She received a Bachelor of Health Science from Friends University in 2012. She then earned her Master of Physician Assistant from Wichita State University in 2014. Shelly diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin and nails, and performs surgeries such as excisions of lesions and various skin cancers. She is NCCPA certified and is an active member of the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Brianna Quinley, APRN-C
Offices: Salina, Concordia
Brianna Quinley grew up in Salina, Kansas and graduated from Salina South High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wichita State University in 2012 and worked as a registered nurse in the emergency and trauma department for 6 years. She then earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, completing the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Brianna has worked at Heartland Dermatology since completing her advanced degree in 2018. She has received her board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of AANP. She looks forward to providing comprehensive skincare to patients of all ages in Salina and the surrounding areas.
Shanna Suderman, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West, Newton
Shanna has been practicing Dermatology in the Wichita and surrounding area since 2009. She is passionate about skin care and helping people live healthy lives. Shanna holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Life Science from Kansas State University. She is board certified from the NCCPA and is a member of the Society of Dermatology PAs. Giving back to the profession is important to Shanna. She enjoys teaching by guest lecturing and providing a dermatology rotation site for the Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program. Shanna is currently seeing patients in Wichita and Newton. Shanna and her husband are raising two boys who keep them both very busy.
Crystal Trang Brownlee, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Crystal has been working in Dermatology since 2010 and recently joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. She graduated with honors from Wichita State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and again in 2010 from the Master of Physician Assistant Program. She is supportive of the education of future Shocker PAs and is a dermatology guest lecturer as well as preceptor for current students. She is board certified through the NCCPA and is dedicated to providing dermatological care to patients in Wichita. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and five children and believes that laughter should be part of every day.
Colleen Young, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East
Colleen earned a bachelor and master’s degree in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. She went on to receive a master’s degree of Physician Assistant at Wichita State University in 2015. She has been practicing Dermatology in Wichita and its surrounding area since 2015. She is board certified by the NCCPA and a member of the SDPA (Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants). Colleen will be providing comprehensive dermatology care to patients in Wichita and El Dorado, KS.
Ashton Youngers, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Ashton grew up in Clearwater, KS. She earned her Bachelor of Life Sciences at Kansas State University in 2012 and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2015 at Wingate University, outside of Charlotte, NC. She is board certified from the NCCPA. As a PA, she first began her career in Emergency Medicine and then Urgent Care. She has been practicing Dermatology since 2017 and joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. Ashton’s focus is medical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology. Outside of work, Ashton enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
T. Dawn Schrandt, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
T. Dawn Schrandt has worked in dermatology for 20 years serving the Wichita community. She is a native of Wichita, Kansas, graduating from Bishop Carroll High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services in 1997 followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2000 from the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University, both Summa Cum Laude. She is currently participating in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants. Her practice consists primarily of medical dermatology and she serves patients in East and West Wichita. Dawn lives just outside of northwest Wichita with her husband, Allen. She enjoys running but spends most of her spare time chasing their three children.
Leslie Sikes, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Leslie Sikes has been practicing dermatology in the Wichita area since 2009 and joined the Heartland Dermatology team in 2020. She graduated from Wichita State University in 2009 with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies (Alpha Eta honor society). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wichita State University which she completed in 2004. Leslie is board certified through the NCCPA and is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She enjoys teaching and acts as a preceptor to current WSU PA students. Leslie’s focus is primarily on medical dermatology. Outside of work, Leslie enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, and volunteering at her church.
Skye Lacey, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East
Skye Lacey is a native of Hutchinson, Kansas and has been practicing medical dermatology in Wichita for the last 14 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Organization and Policy from Wichita State University. She is licensed in the state of Kansas and is NCCPA certified. She is currently participating in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants. She enjoys caring for her patients and has a passion for the elderly.
Brittany Bilberry, APRN-C
Offices: Garden City, Scott City
Brittany grew up in Garden City, Kansas and graduated from Garden City High School. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012, she worked in trauma/surgical ICU, emergency department, dermatology, and agency nursing for 8 years before completing her Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University in 2020. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. She is board certified by and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is also a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association. Brittany looks forward to bringing comprehensive dermatologic care to underserved areas of southwestern Kansas.
April Kientz, APRN-C
Offices: Manhattan, Salina
April earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University in 2006 and worked as a registered nurse in various critical care settings including cardiac progressive care and surgical intensive care/trauma. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012 and obtained her board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. April is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Dermatology Nurses Association and is Wound Care Certified through the National Alliance of Wound and Ostomy. She has prior experience in both medical, and cosmetic dermatology. April looks forward to bringing comprehensive dermatologic care to underserved areas of northcentral Kansas.
Colleen Mitchell, PA-C
Offices: Newton, El Dorado, Wichita East
Colleen is a native of the northwest corner of Colorado. She earned her bachelor degree in Biology from Colorado State University, graduating Cum Laude in 1999. She moved to KS shortly after graduating with her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at the University of Iowa in 2002. She is board certified by the NCCPA. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In her career as PA, she has had the privilege of working in several specialties to include: otolaryngology (ENT,) family practice, military medicine, urgent care and as an internal medicine hospitalist. Since 2015, she has been practicing Dermatology for the military. She is excited to return to Wichita area, to practice medical and cosmetic dermatology with Heartland Dermatology in Wichita, El Dorado and Newton. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her two daughters, working out and doing projects around her house and yard.
Gina Liebl, APRN-C
Offices: Great Bend, Hays
Gina Liebl is a central Kansas native and graduate of Claflin High School. She earned her Bachlors of Science in Nursing degree from Washburn University in 2015. After graduation she worked as a registered nurse in the emergency department. In 2019, Liebl completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with highest honors, also from Washburn University. Liebl is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the AANP. She began her nurse practitioner career in Wichita, Kansas by continuing her work in the emergency department. In 2022, she joined the Heartland Dermatology team and is looking forward to returning to her hometown to practice at the Great Bend office. She is thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community who has given so much to her.
Outside of work Liebl enjoys spending time with her husband, baking, and traveling.
Erin Thornton, PA-C
Offices: Manhattan, Wamego, Salina
Erin is a native small-town Kansan. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 2000 followed by a Master of Science degree in Health Science and Physician Assistant Studies from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. in 2003. Upon graduation, she returned to Kansas and practiced family and emergency medicine for two years, then returned to the Manhattan area and worked at the Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, providing dermatology care to service members. Erin joined Manhattan Dermatology in 2007 and has served Manhattan and the surrounding communities ever since. She is board certified by the NCCPA, a member of the SDPA and AAPA, and a preceptor to K-State physician assistant students. Outside of work, Erin and her husband are kept busy with their four children and their sports and activities.
Casey Jankord, PA-C
Offices: Manhattan
Casey has been practicing dermatology in the Manhattan area since 2014. She grew up in Columbia, Missouri, attended Kansas State University for her undergraduate degree, and then Wichita State University for Physician Assistant school. Casey is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and practices medical and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys teaching future PAs by providing a dermatology rotation site for Kansas State University. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Chelsea Rausch, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Chelsea grew up in Clearwater, Kansas. She graduated with highest distinction from the University of Kansas in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science. She then earned a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University in 2021 while serving as class president. She also received the Outstanding Research Award and was inducted into the Alpha Eta society. She is board certified through the NCCPA. She worked in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care before joining Heartland Dermatology in 2023. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, reading, attending concerts, hot yoga, golfing, and watching the Jayhawks.
Jason Kruse, PA-C
Offices: Salina, Concordia
Jason Kruse, PA-C, joins Heartland Dermatology with nearly three decades of diverse healthcare experience. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1995 with special recognitions in Surgery and Primary Care. Jason spent the first 10 years of his career in Primary Care followed by 15 years in Emergency Medicine. Jason has a passion for providing care to rural and underserved areas. During his time in Emergency Medicine, he worked as a locum tenen provider in Western Kansas hospitals and urgent care facilities. He has specialized in the field of Dermatology since 2020. Board certified by the NCCPA and licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, he’s an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, reflecting his commitment to staying current with advancements in the field. Jason finds great fulfillment in Dermatology and serving patients’ skin health needs. Outside of work, Jason is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities and leading an active lifestyle.
Brandon Litzner, MD
Offices: Wichita East
Dr. Brandon Litzner grew up in Wichita, KS. He attended Valley Center High School and graduated from Wichita State University where he briefly played baseball. He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University and was awarded the Founder’s medal upon graduation. He completed an intern year at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX and subsequently completed his dermatology residency at University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, TX, where he was a chief resident during his final year. He completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Saint Louis University. He is actively involved in the American Society of Dermatopathology, and he received a presidential citation for his work with the Appropriate Use Committee. He is a volunteer faculty member with KU School of Medicine-Wichita and has been actively involved in the education of residents and medical students.
Matthew P. Shaffer, MD
Offices: Salina, Hays, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City
Dr. Matthew Shaffer grew up in Salina, KS, and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988. He earned his BA degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas in 1993. He earned his MD at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas in 2000 and completed his internship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Shaffer completed his dermatology training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa in 2004. His residency included training in dermatopathology. Dr. Shaffer is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Department of Family and Community Medicine, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Dermatology Lead Preceptor, University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Kevin Brough, MD
Offices: Wichita East
As a Texas native, Dr. Brough lived his home state from birth through the end of medical school. He moved to Minnesota to train at Mayo Clinic, where he completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Dermatology (boarded in both), and fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.
With his wife and four children, Dr. Brough decided to come to Kansas to practice after seeing what a great need there was for skin surgeons. He was looking for areas where he could both work in a field he is truly passionate about, as well as where he could safely and happily raise a family. After the huge need for dermatologic care in Central and Western Kansas, he knew Heartland was exactly where he needed to be.
Dr. Brough enjoys sporting, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wonderful family.
Jace Rickstrew, MD
Offices: Manhattan, Salina, Wichita West
Dr. Jace Rickstrew is a board-certified dermatologist and a double-fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon. A native of Wamego, Kansas, he is proud to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to the region where he grew up.
Dr. Rickstrew earned his undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Rickstrew completed a transitional year internship at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then successfully completed his dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Rickstrew is one of only a few Mohs Surgeons in the United States to have completed two fellowships in Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. His first fellowship was under the mentorship of world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Stan Tolkachjov, at the Epiphany Dermatology Skin Cancer Institute in Dallas, Texas. He then completed an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship at the highly regarded Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. During these two intense fellowship years, Dr. Rickstrew gained extensive experience treating skin cancers, both common and rare types, of all sizes.
Dr. Rickstrew has authored numerous manuscripts and research papers that have been published in the most prestigious journals of dermatology. In addition, he has been invited to publish his research at the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) annual conferences.
Dr. Rickstrew has a passion for providing outstanding dermatologic care in rural settings. His current research is focused on improving outcomes from skin cancers in patients who live in rural areas.
In his free time, Dr. Rickstrew enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs. He also enjoys weightlifting, golfing, traveling, and helping on the family’s cattle ranch.
Vanessa Voge, MD
Offices: Salina, Heartland Aesthetica in Wichita
Dr. Voge was born and raised in Wichita where she graduated from Maize High School. A native Wichitan, Dr. Voge takes a great deal of pride in graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004. After completing her general surgery residency right here in Wichita she went to New York, New York to complete a plastic surgery fellowship. With over 13 years of experience her ability to help patients restore the outward appearance to feel their best inside and out is her greatest reward. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. To further her knowledge and expertise she has completed a residency in Emergency Medicine as well. She is a member of the Kansas Medical Society and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.
Away from the office, Dr. Voge loves the outdoors. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children at their sporting events, traveling, and Dr. Pepper.
David Harden, MD
Offices: Manhattan, Marysville, Clay Center
David Harden, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for medical dermatology. He has proudly served the Manhattan, KS community for over two decades. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Dr. Harden completed his undergraduate studies at Wichita State University before embarking on his medical journey.
Dr. Harden obtained his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, after which, he transitioned to active duty in the US Army. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX and his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Harden served over ten years in the US Army with deployments to include Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras as a flight surgeon and to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as battalion surgeon with the 1st Battalion, 13th Armor.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Harden finds joy in spending quality time with his family, traveling, scuba diving, and running.
Kayla Dortland, APRN-C, DNC
Offices: Hays
Kayla Dortland earned her BSN from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas in 1993. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas and Russell Regional Hospital. In 1999, she completed her master’s degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Fort Hays State University. After completing her master’s degree, she worked in the Family Health Care Clinic of Hays Medical Center and was an assistant professor at Fort Hays State University. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2000 and became nationally certified in dermatology nursing by the Dermatology Nurses Association in 2002.
Chelsea Lee, DO
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West, Salina
Dr. Lee graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in May 2010, earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. After completing an internal medicine residency at McLaren Macomb in Michigan, she then trained at Aspen Dermatology in Utah, where she was the chief resident.
Since 2017, Dr. Lee has been practicing as a dermatologist in North Carolina, where she has built a reputation for her compassionate care and clinical excellence. Her move to Wichita marks a return to her roots, as she is excited to be closer to her family and friends.
Dr. Lee’s dedication to dermatology is deeply personal. Having suffered from severe atopic dermatitis as a child, she understands the profound impact skin conditions can have on one’s quality of life. This personal experience fuels her commitment to providing empathetic and comprehensive care to her patients.
At Heartland Dermatology, Dr. Lee will offer her expertise in treating a wide array of dermatological conditions. Her practice encompasses comprehensive dermatology diseases, including eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and skin cancer. Dr. Lee’s approach combines the latest advancements in dermatological care with a personalized touch, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of treatment.
Rita Stueder, APRN, DNC
Offices: Great Bend, Hays
Rita Stueder began working at Heartland Dermatology in March 1985 just before she completed her BSN at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. She earned her master’s degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program from Fort Hays State University in 2002. She has been nationally certified in dermatology nursing by the Dermatology Nurses Association since 2000.
Tara Gillespie, APRN-C, DNC
Offices: Hays, Norton
Tara is a member of and certified through the AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and the DNA (Dermatology Nurses Association). Since joining Heartland Dermatology in 2004, she has completed her Masters in Science from The University of Kansas Medical Center through the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. Tara has worked at Heartland Dermatology as a Nurse Practitioner since completing her advanced degree in August 2015. Her focus will be on general dermatology concerns as well as cosmetic dermatology. Tara will be seeing patients in an outreach clinic in Norton, KS on a monthly basis.
Tara serves as the CEO of Heartland Dermatology.
Sean Hull, PA-C
Offices: Salina, McPherson
Sean Hull has worked in dermatology for nearly 20 years and is very passionate about providing excellent patient care. He graduated from Wichita State University Physician Assistant program in 1999 and spent his first year practicing dermatology in Wichita, Kansas. Sean then relocated to Whidbey Island, Washington in 2000, where he continued to work in the field of dermatology. In 2007, Sean joined Heartland Dermatology, and for the last 11 years he has enjoyed caring for patients in Salina, Kansas. At Heartland Dermatology, Sean performs cosmetic procedures such as Botox, injectable fillers, chemical peels, microneedling with PRP, and Kybella as well as seeing patients for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and other skin related conditions and diseases. Sean lives in Salina with his wife, five children, and two grandchildren. Sean’s goal when treating his patients is to care for each patient as if they were a family member.
Shelly Keesling, PA-C
Offices: Dodge City
Shelly began working Dermatology in 2015 when she returned to her hometown of Spearville, just east of Dodge City, KS. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2018. She received a Bachelor of Health Science from Friends University in 2012. She then earned her Master of Physician Assistant from Wichita State University in 2014. Shelly diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin and nails, and performs surgeries such as excisions of lesions and various skin cancers. She is NCCPA certified and is an active member of the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Shanna Suderman, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West, Newton
Shanna has been practicing Dermatology in the Wichita and surrounding area since 2009. She is passionate about skin care and helping people live healthy lives. Shanna holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Life Science from Kansas State University. She is board certified from the NCCPA and is a member of the Society of Dermatology PAs. Giving back to the profession is important to Shanna. She enjoys teaching by guest lecturing and providing a dermatology rotation site for the Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program. Shanna is currently seeing patients in Wichita and Newton. Shanna and her husband are raising two boys who keep them both very busy.
Brianna Quinley, APRN-C
Offices: Salina, Concordia
Brianna Quinley grew up in Salina, Kansas and graduated from Salina South High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wichita State University in 2012 and worked as a registered nurse in the emergency and trauma department for 6 years. She then earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, completing the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Brianna has worked at Heartland Dermatology since completing her advanced degree in 2018. She has received her board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of AANP. She looks forward to providing comprehensive skincare to patients of all ages in Salina and the surrounding areas.
Crystal Trang Brownlee, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West, ElDorado
Crystal has been working in Dermatology since 2010 and recently joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. She graduated with honors from Wichita State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and again in 2010 from the Master of Physician Assistant Program. She is supportive of the education of future Shocker PAs and is a dermatology guest lecturer as well as preceptor for current students. She is board certified through the NCCPA and is dedicated to providing dermatological care to patients in Wichita. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and five children and believes that laughter should be part of every day.
Ashton Youngers, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Ashton grew up in Clearwater, KS. She earned her Bachelor of Life Sciences at Kansas State University in 2012 and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2015 at Wingate University, outside of Charlotte, NC. She is board certified from the NCCPA. As a PA, she first began her career in Emergency Medicine and then Urgent Care. She has been practicing Dermatology since 2017 and joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. Ashton’s focus is medical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology. Outside of work, Ashton enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
Colleen Young, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East
Colleen earned a bachelor and master’s degree in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. She went on to receive a master’s degree of Physician Assistant at Wichita State University in 2015. She has been practicing Dermatology in Wichita and its surrounding area since 2015. She is board certified by the NCCPA and a member of the SDPA (Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants). Colleen will be providing comprehensive dermatology care to patients in Wichita and El Dorado, KS.
T. Dawn Schrandt, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
T. Dawn Schrandt has worked in dermatology for 20 years serving the Wichita community. She is a native of Wichita, Kansas, graduating from Bishop Carroll High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services in 1997 followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2000 from the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University, both Summa Cum Laude. She is currently participating in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants. Her practice consists primarily of medical dermatology and she serves patients in East and West Wichita. Dawn lives just outside of northwest Wichita with her husband, Allen. She enjoys running but spends most of her spare time chasing their three children.
Skye Lacey, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East
Skye Lacey is a native of Hutchinson, Kansas and has been practicing medical dermatology in Wichita for the last 14 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Organization and Policy from Wichita State University. She is licensed in the state of Kansas and is NCCPA certified. She is currently participating in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants. She enjoys caring for her patients and has a passion for the elderly.
Leslie Sikes, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Leslie Sikes has been practicing dermatology in the Wichita area since 2009 and joined the Heartland Dermatology team in 2020. She graduated from Wichita State University in 2009 with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies (Alpha Eta honor society). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wichita State University which she completed in 2004. Leslie is board certified through the NCCPA and is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She enjoys teaching and acts as a preceptor to current WSU PA students. Leslie’s focus is primarily on medical dermatology. Outside of work, Leslie enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, and volunteering at her church.
Brittany Bilberry, APRN-C
Offices: Garden City, Scott City
Brittany grew up in Garden City, Kansas and graduated from Garden City High School. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012, she worked in trauma/surgical ICU, emergency department, dermatology, and agency nursing for 8 years before completing her Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University in 2020. She joined Heartland Dermatology in 2020. She is board certified by and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is also a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association. Brittany looks forward to bringing comprehensive dermatologic care to underserved areas of southwestern Kansas.
Colleen Mitchell, PA-C
Offices: Newton, El Dorado, Wichita East
Colleen is a native of the northwest corner of Colorado. She earned her bachelor degree in Biology from Colorado State University, graduating Cum Laude in 1999. She moved to KS shortly after graduating with her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at the University of Iowa in 2002. She is board certified by the NCCPA. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In her career as PA, she has had the privilege of working in several specialties to include: otolaryngology (ENT,) family practice, military medicine, urgent care and as an internal medicine hospitalist. Since 2015, she has been practicing Dermatology for the military. She is excited to return to Wichita area, to practice medical and cosmetic dermatology with Heartland Dermatology in Wichita, El Dorado and Newton. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her two daughters, working out and doing projects around her house and yard.
April Kientz, APRN-C
Offices: Manhattan, Salina
April earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University in 2006 and worked as a registered nurse in various critical care settings including cardiac progressive care and surgical intensive care/trauma. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012 and obtained her board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. April is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Dermatology Nurses Association and is Wound Care Certified through the National Alliance of Wound and Ostomy. She has prior experience in both medical, and cosmetic dermatology. April looks forward to bringing comprehensive dermatologic care to underserved areas of northcentral Kansas.
Gina Liebl, APRN-C
Offices: Great Bend, Hays
Gina Liebl is a central Kansas native and graduate of Claflin High School. She earned her Bachlors of Science in Nursing degree from Washburn University in 2015. After graduation she worked as a registered nurse in the emergency department. In 2019, Liebl completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with highest honors, also from Washburn University. Liebl is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the AANP. She began her nurse practitioner career in Wichita, Kansas by continuing her work in the emergency department. In 2022, she joined the Heartland Dermatology team and is looking forward to returning to her hometown to practice at the Great Bend office. She is thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community who has given so much to her.
Outside of work Liebl enjoys spending time with her husband, baking, and traveling.
Casey Jankord, PA-C
Offices: Manhattan
Casey has been practicing dermatology in the Manhattan area since 2014. She grew up in Columbia, Missouri, attended Kansas State University for her undergraduate degree, and then Wichita State University for Physician Assistant school. Casey is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and practices medical and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys teaching future PAs by providing a dermatology rotation site for Kansas State University. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Erin Thornton, PA-C
Offices: Manhattan, Wamego, Salina
Erin is a native small-town Kansan. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 2000 followed by a Master of Science degree in Health Science and Physician Assistant Studies from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. in 2003. Upon graduation, she returned to Kansas and practiced family and emergency medicine for two years, then returned to the Manhattan area and worked at the Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, providing dermatology care to service members. Erin joined Manhattan Dermatology in 2007 and has served Manhattan and the surrounding communities ever since. She is board certified by the NCCPA, a member of the SDPA and AAPA, and a preceptor to K-State physician assistant students. Outside of work, Erin and her husband are kept busy with their four children and their sports and activities.
Chelsea Rausch, PA-C
Offices: Wichita East, Wichita West
Chelsea grew up in Clearwater, Kansas. She graduated with highest distinction from the University of Kansas in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science. She then earned a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University in 2021 while serving as class president. She also received the Outstanding Research Award and was inducted into the Alpha Eta society. She is board certified through the NCCPA. She worked in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care before joining Heartland Dermatology in 2023. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, reading, attending concerts, hot yoga, golfing, and watching the Jayhawks.
Jason Kruse, PA-C
Offices: Salina, Concordia
Jason Kruse, PA-C, joins Heartland Dermatology with nearly three decades of diverse healthcare experience. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1995 with special recognitions in Surgery and Primary Care. Jason spent the first 10 years of his career in Primary Care followed by 15 years in Emergency Medicine. Jason has a passion for providing care to rural and underserved areas. During his time in Emergency Medicine, he worked as a locum tenen provider in Western Kansas hospitals and urgent care facilities. He has specialized in the field of Dermatology since 2020. Board certified by the NCCPA and licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, he’s an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, reflecting his commitment to staying current with advancements in the field. Jason finds great fulfillment in Dermatology and serving patients’ skin health needs. Outside of work, Jason is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities and leading an active lifestyle.
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