Dermatology & Laser Center

the best way to treat their skin cancer. Dr. Gaston has extensive experience in Mohs Surgery, having treated over 7000 patients' skin cancers by the Mohs technique since joining the Medical Center Clinic in 1997. Dr. Gaston earned his medical degree in 1988 from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. After an internship in internal medicine, he practiced general and emergency medicine for four years in the US Navy. During this time he became interested in dermatology, and then subsequently completed a three-year dermatology residency training program followed by a Mohs Surgery fellowship year at the University of Missouri. Dr. Gaston is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Gaston can be found with his wife Laurie at one of their five children's numerous activities. They are supporters of many of Pensacola's cultural and sporting events. Scott McMartin, MD:

Board certified in dermatology; Dr. McMartin received his medical degree from Sanford School of Medicine at USD. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Wisconsin, Hospitals and Clinics. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he relocated to the Pensacola area in 2003, and has since been with the Dermatology & Laser Center at Medical Center Clinic. Dr. McMartin has a special interest in general dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and photodynamic therapy, and is currently affiliated with the Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. McMartin lives in Pensacola with his wife Angela and their two dogs Sydney and Emma, and on the weekends enjoy traveling, running, biking and golf together. Kevin Welch, MD:

Board certified in dermatology; Dr. Welch received his medical degree from State University of New York. Originally from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts; Dr. Welch was teaching at the University of Arizona when he decided to relocate to the Pensacola area and begin his career with the Dermatology and Laser Center in 1994. Dr. Welch is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology; the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology; the Florida Medical Association, and a member of the Escambia County Medical Association. Dr. Welch has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology and specializes in BOTOX®, Fillers, Zeltiq CoolSculpting®, and Lasers. Dr. Welch currently lives in Pensacola with his wife Capri and two children, William and Vanessa. On the weekends he enjoys coaching youth sports and wine. Mark Brown, PA-C:

Originally from Port Charlotte, FL, Mark Brown PA-C relocated to the Pensacola area in 2007. He completed both his medical degree and his physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mark has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and management of disease of the skin. He has been with Medial Center Clinic since 2007 where he began his career in Urgent Care, and then transitioned over to the Dermatology and Laser Center in 2009. Married since 2008, he and his wife Lindsay currently live in Pensacola and they enjoy exercise and the outdoors on their weekend free time. Jason Bryant, PA-C

Melissa Robertson, PA-C:

Danielle Farrior, ARNP-C:

A Pensacola native and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Danielle Farrior received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science through the University of South Alabama. She has been with the Dermatology and Laser Center since 2010 where she has a special interest in all aspects of general dermatology with special emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Other areas of interest are surgical dermatology, pulsed dye laser treatment of erythema and telangiectasia of Rosacea, congenital vascular and pigmented defects. She currently assists in tattoo removal service. Danielle is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, a member of Dermatology Nurses’ Association, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau. Danielle currently lives in Pensacola with her husband Justin and on the weekends they enjoy exercising, biking and traveling.