Ada West Dermatology

Happy National PA Week! We’re incredibly proud of our 15 exceptional PAs and their dedication to providing outstanding patient care. Working alongside our physicians, they bring expertise, compassion, and professionalism to everything they do. Our patients love them, and so do we!

Celebrating more of our incredible team this National PA Week! Our PAs work alongside our physicians to deliver exceptional care with skill, compassion, and dedication. We’re so grateful for everything they do for our patients!

One of the best parts of working here: finding out what our coworkers do when they’re off the clock.
Serena is a fantastic MA, future lawyer, and also out there winning ballroom dance competitions. She recently brought home several medals from the Summer Showcase in Portland.
Bachata, waltz, cha-cha… how many dances can you spot?
Congrats, Serena!

 

A little more shade. A lot more sun protection.

Dallas Harris Elementary celebrated its new permanent shade structure with a ribbon cutting that was very clearly taken seriously — by the principal, the PTO, the kids, and an impressive number of tiny sun-safety spokespeople.

The project was made possible through the American Academy of Dermatology’s Shade Structure Grant program, with support from Dr. Lisa Swanson and the Dallas Harris PTO.

For parent Amaya, the project was personal. After experiencing basal cell skin cancer herself, she became more aware of the long-term effects of UV exposure and how important it is to protect skin early.

As Dr. Swanson explains, sun damage is cumulative. Every bit of UV exposure adds up over time, so creating shaded places where kids learn and play can make a meaningful difference.

The ribbon cutting was such a great reminder that sun safety doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes it looks like sunscreen, sometimes it looks like a hat, and sometimes it looks like a giant permanent shade structure over a playground.

And judging by the kids’ enthusiasm, this one is already getting five stars.

Dr. Boozalis sees a lot of women who run things: Doctors, PAs, nurses, COOs, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. Her most popular cosmetic treatment for them is Fraxel, and most schedule it yearly to stay ahead of sun damage, texture, and fine lines.

Ready to book yours? Call Julie, our Cosmetics Coordinator, at 208-279-1312.

Dr. Boothman talks through each patient’s expectations, needs, wants, and plan for CO2. Three weeks post-op, the crows feet are gone and the swelling is still on its way down for our happy patient!

Dr. Boothman is our SE Boise Clinic Mohs surgeon. Besides his Mohs and dermatologic oncology fellowship at Surgical Dermatology Group, he completed an ASDS Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship at Clinic 5C to build out the cosmetic side. Mohs surgeons measure in millimeters. You want that person working on your face.

Cooler months are CO2 season, which means now is the time to book. Contact Julie Calley at (208) 279-1312 to schedule a consult with Dr. Boothman.

Men 18-55 with hair loss — this study compensates up to $4,600 over the course of a year.
Ada West Research is looking for candidates for a hair loss research study, right here in Meridian. Must have had no hair loss treatment in the past 6 months.
Call 208-279-1520 to see if you qualify.
We’re also currently seeking patients for studies in Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, Rosacea, Alopecia Areata, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, and more. Follow adawestresearch to stay in the loop as new studies open up.

Either way — I’m the one to call if you want in before Boise books up for winter.

Real talk on what our lasers actually do, who they’re for, and the downtime nobody mentions in the before/afters.

📞 Call our Cosmetics Coordinator, Julie at 208-279-1312