Dermatology Residency Program Faculty
Program Director: Cynthia Bartus, MD
Dr. Bartus joined Advanced Dermatology Associates and the Division of Dermatology at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2011. After serving as the Associate Program Director of the LVHN residency program, Dr. Bartus assumed the role of Program Director in July 2020. Dr. Bartus’ clinical practice focuses on the treatment and prevention of skin cancer. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and contributes to local health and wellness publications. She participates frequently in community skin cancer screenings. She is a past president of the Philadelphia Dermatologic Society and currently serves on the executive board. Dr. Bartus is the recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 40 Under 40 Award and has been recognized as a Lehigh Valley Health Care Hero. Outside of dermatology, Dr. Bartus enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, competing in ultra endurance sporting events and traveling.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship: Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology with Dr. Bill Hanke at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
- Residency: Emory University (served as chief resident during final year)
- Medical school: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
- Undergraduate: University of Miami
- Certifications: Board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery
“Teaching and mentoring have become some of the most rewarding aspects of my career. It is a true privilege to educate the future of medicine and, of course, dermatology!”
Associate Program Director: Richard W. McClain, MD
Dr. McClain grew up in central Pennsylvania near Williamsport, Pa. He moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2012 upon completion of his residency training. He has been working with Advanced Dermatology Associates and Lehigh Valley Health Network since that time. He practices general dermatology including dermatologic surgery. Dr. McClain is a member of the American Medical Association and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He is a clinical assistant professor at University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine and clinical associate professor at DeSales University. Dr. McClain enjoys competitive running and is a tennis enthusiast, and hobbies include meteorology and basic computer programming.
Education and Training:
- Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Internship: University of Virginia Health System, Internal Medicine
- Medical school: University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Undergraduate: University of Delaware (summa cum laude, B.S. Biochemistry)
- Certifications: Board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
“Teaching physicians-in-training is one of the best parts of my job, and is a constant learning experience for me as well. I’m proud to be part of a program that trains residents to become great clinical dermatologists and compassionate physicians.”
Clinical Faculty:
- Tanya Ermolovich, DO
- Past program and associate program director; general dermatology
- Joshua Levin, MD
- LVHN Division Chief of Dermatology; general and surgical dermatology
- Anthony Gust, MD – General, surgical, pediatric dermatology
- Marvin Sasson, MD – General, surgical, pediatric dermatology
- Steven Oberlender, MD, PhD – Micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology
- Howard Altman, MD – Dermatopathology
Clinical Instructors:
- Thomas Griffin, MD – Dermatopathology and hair disorders including hair transplant
- Howard Altman, MD – Dermatopathology
- Marisa Baldassano, MD – Dermatopathology
- Andrea Zaenglein, MD – Pediatric dermatology
- Kirsten Bellucci, MD – Dermatopathology
- Haider Asad, MD – Dermatopathology
- Hina Sheikh, MD – Dermatopathology