All professionals at Shenandoah Dermatology maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training. Serving Staunton, Afton, Raphine, Fishersville, and Waynesboro, VA!
Jane M. Lynch, M.D.
Dr. Lynch received her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania before earning her MD from the Medical College of Virginia, where she also did her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology. She then did a fellowship in Dermatopathology at Johns Hopkins University. She is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist through the American Board of Dermatology. She has dedicated her career to meeting the dermatologic needs of the people of the Central Valley and is the immediate past president of the Virginia Dermatology Society. Dr. Lynch also serves on UVA's Cancer Center Community Advisory Council. She was voted by her patients to receive one of "Our Health" magazine's "Best Bedside Manner Awards" in 2019. She lives in the Queen City with her husband Phil, and is the proud mother of three grown children: Mike, Sarah, and Jo.
Kevin Miller, D.O.
Dr. Miller received his medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He then completed a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania before completing dermatology residency at Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Miller is a Virginia native, and is excited to return to his home state to help meet the dermatologic needs of Virginians of all ages. He and his wife are proud parents of their newborn son.
Stephen Vance, M.D.
Dr. Stephen L. Vance, MD, MBA is a board certified dermatologist specializing in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. He received his Bachelors degree in political science with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, his MBA in Health Sector Management from Duke University, and his Doctor of Medicine from UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC. He completed his residency in dermatology from New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, and his fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology from the University of Iowa.
Merrick Kozak, M.D.
Dr. Kozak grew up in Smithfield, VA. He received his Bachelors degree in
biology from the University of Virginia and his Doctor of Medicine from
Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed both his residency in
dermatology and his dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Virginia.
His clinical interests include complex medical dermatology with a particular
interest in autoimmune inflammatory bullous diseases. Dr. Kozak's hobbies
include skiing, running, and white water rafting. He's an avid fan of all
things UVA sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He
enjoys discovering everything central Virginia has to offer with his wife and
their young son.
Beth Ramser, M.D.
Dr. Ramser graduated from The College of William & Mary summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science and received her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed a cutaneous oncology fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University and her dermatology residency at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist, where she served as chief resident. She is happy to return to her home state of Virginia. She enjoys adventures with her two dogs, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.
Brittany Drozdo, PA-C
Brittany Drozdo, PA-C graduated from Mary Baldwin University's Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences from the Physician Assistant Program. During her college and graduate school studies, Brittany was consistently at the top of her class, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She loves living in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and 3 dogs.
Amanda Hullett, PA-C
She will be starting with us in January 2023
Amanda Hullett, PA-C is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a Diplomate member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She attended Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2007 and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2009. She has over 13 years of experience providing dermatology care to underserved communities in rural areas of Virginia, North Carolina, and Arizona.