Micaela has always liked helping others, which is why she decided to become a physician assistant and devote her career to medicine.

Working at Reliant, Micaela enjoys being able to use her skills in dermatology to help others. “Unlike a lot of acute and chronic conditions, a problem with the skin is easily seen,” she explains. “While this makes diagnosing easier, it can cause a lot of frustration for patients. The great thing about improving a skin condition is that the patients often feel better about themselves. It’s really satisfying to help people in that way. I love to help people look and feel their best each day.”

In her practice Micaela enjoys using her knowledge to provide a broad range of care, including skin cancer prevention. “I try to educate my patients as much as possible about the ways to prevent skin cancer,” she explains. “For instance, I’ll tell them that any use of tanning beds will increase their risk of melanoma dramatically. And that using sunscreen regularly and avoiding sunburn is also very important. Not everyone knows what to do to prevent skin cancer.”

During her free time Micaela enjoys keeping in shape by weight-training, as well as walking and hiking and doing Pilates. She also enjoys playing with her two dogs (both Mini-Aussies), watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.