Our team consists of board certified dermatologists Dr. Jennifer Nash, Dr. Chelsea Houthoofd, and Dr. Benjamin Workman, as well as experienced Physician Assistants, Shannon Ahrens and Angelyn Danowski.
Our professionals maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. The professionals at Nash Dermatology, work as a team to achieve the best results for you. We would be happy to meet with you for a consultation.
Jennifer Nash, MD
Dr. Nash has over 15 years of experience in dermatology. She earned her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Nash is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. In 2018, she founded Nash Dermatology with a mission of providing the highest level of excellence in dermatologic care and service to patients in the region. Dr. Nash’s philosophy of care involves treating all patients with respect and compassion. She approaches all patients and their healthcare concerns with the same attention and care she would have for a member of her own family. Dr. Nash grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children and enjoying the outdoors throughout all of the beautiful seasons in Michigan.
Chelsea Houthoofd, MD
Dr. Chelsea Houthoofd (pronounced hudoff) received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her dermatology residency at Michigan Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has received advanced training in complex medical dermatology. This includes specialized training from experts in the fields of autoimmune bullous diseases and cutaneous lymphomas. She has special interests in the early detection and treatment of skin cancer as well as procedural dermatology with hands-on training in multiple surgical and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Houthoofd was born and raised in Saginaw and is excited to return to the Great Lakes Bay Region to care for the community she grew up in. Outside of the office, Dr. Houthoofd enjoys spending time with her husband and son through outdoor activities, traveling, and reading.
Benjamin Workman, MD
Dr. Workman is a board-certified dermatologist with 10 years of experience. He adds to the homegrown talent of Nash Dermatology, having been raised in Saginaw and educated at Michigan Lutheran Seminary. He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at Alma College and his Doctorate of Medicine and Dermatology residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Workman spends his free time with his wife and two children – traveling, exploring up north, and golfing. He joins our team with specialties in complex medical and surgical dermatology. He will also bring new services to our team, such as patch testing for our patients with contact allergies.
Shannon Ahrens, PA-C
Shannon graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in physiology and received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Wayne State University. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. As a physician assistant, she has specialized in dermatology for the past 10 years. Shannon is dedicated to providing the best dermatologic care possible to patients and finds her work satisfying and rewarding. She strives to provide care that is personalized and tailored to each individual patient. Shannon grew up in Bay City, Michigan. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and loves traveling.
Angelyn Danowski, PA-C
Angelyn graduated from Central Michigan University with both her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and psychology and her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has had two years of prior work in dermatology as a medical assistant training beside Dr. Houthoofd prior to attending Physician Assistant school. Throughout her general medical training, she made a point to keep her training focused on specializing in Dermatology during both her didactic and clinical years. Angelyn grew up in Baldwin, Michigan and wanted to return to an underserved, close knit, community like Midland to make a difference in providing advanced dermatological care to people in need. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, knitting, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Rachelle, Licensed Aesthetician
Rachelle has over five years of experience working in dermatology and recently completed formal training to become a licensed aesthetician. She specializes in laser hair removal, SilkPeel dermalinfusion facials, milia extractions, microneedling and dermaplaning. She prides herself on taking time to understand each patient’s goals and believes in working to make patients feel their best by enhancing their natural beauty.
From our Midland Michigan office, the professionals at Dermatology Associates of Midland offer a wide range of dermatology to patients of all ages. We would be happy to meet with you for a consultation.
