Staff

Physicians

Steven Partilo, MD, MPH​

Steven Partilo is a native of Rochester, NY. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado Boulder prior to receiving a Masters in Public Health degree from Columbia University. Dr. Partilo completed medical school at the University of Vermont and did his residency training in dermatology at the University of Rochester. He is board-certified in dermatology. Dr. Partilo and his wife are environmentalists and reside in South Burlington. When not in the office, he enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with his family, friends and dog.

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Anita Licata, MD

Dr. Licata is not accepting new patients.

Anita Licata received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Miami University and completed medical school and residency at Yale University School of Medicine. She has been practicing dermatology in Vermont since 1993 and is board certified. Dr. Licata has volunteered with Hands to Honduras and the Vermont Medical Reserve Corps. She lives in Burlington and enjoys cross-country skiing, biking, and yoga.

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GLENN GOLDMAN, MD

Glenn Goldman is a native of southeastern Connecticut. He completed his undergraduate training at Dartmouth and his medical school at Cornell University Medical College. He completed residency at Yale University and Fellowship at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in dermatology and Mohs surgery. He practiced at the University of Vermont Medical Center for 26 years where he started the dermatology residency and Mohs surgery fellowship programs. He served as the President of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Goldman lives with his family in Essex, VT. He enjoys all outdoor activities and spending time with his wife, sons and stepson.

MAGGIE JOHNSTON, MD

Maggie Johnston grew up in Addison, VT. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Muhlenberg College and completed medical school at the University of Vermont. Her love of learning, teaching, and forming longitudinal relationships with patients led her to a career in dermatology. She completed her dermatology residency at Yale University School of Medicine where she learned to treat a wide range of skin conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. After serving as Chief Resident in her final year, Dr. Johnston stayed on as a Yale Dermatology attending. She is board certified in dermatology. Dr. Johnston and her family are thrilled to be moving back to Vermont! In her free time, she loves running, reading, and spending time outside with her husband and daughter.

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Maria McGowan , MD

Maria McGowan grew up surrounded by corn fields in eastern North Carolina. She got her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. It was there that she started on her path to dermatology, first as a filing assistant and courier in a dermatology clinic. After moving to Savannah, Georgia, she continued working in dermatology as a medical assistant. At the same time, she pursued post-baccalaureate studies at Armstrong Atlantic State University and dabbled in women’s flat track roller derby. She then attended medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine. After medical school, she completed her preliminary internal medicine internship at Loma Linda University.

Dr. McGowan completed her residency in Dermatology at Loma Linda University. She served as Chief Resident in her final year and was awarded recognition from her peers for dedication to quality improvement, mentoring, and leadership.

Following the footsteps of her ancestors from the Hero islands, she came to Vermont. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and playing in the water with her high school sweetheart and their two sons.

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Anna Nichols, MD

Anna Nichols, MD, PhD has joined Four Seasons Dermatology and will be working primarily in the Plattsburgh office. Dr. Nichols has spent the past year in New Zealand. In New Zealand, Dr. Nichols worked full time as the sole dermatologist running the Adult Dermatology Service within Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, the national healthcare system. She also took care of patients part time in private practice at Peggy Chen Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery. Prior to moving to New Zealand, Dr. Nichols was an Assistant Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. In Miami, she was the Co-Director of the Dermatology Clinical Trials Unit and the Co-Director of the High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic. 

 

Dr. Nichols is a widely published researcher and an experienced clinician. She has expertise in complicated medical dermatology as well as in the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer. She provides exceptional, patient-centered and compassionate care.

 

Dr. Nichols was born and raised in Plattsburgh, New York. She completed her MD and PhD degrees at Upstate Medical University and her residency at the University of Miami in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. She lives on Willsboro Point with her husband, son and daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, baking, reading, pilates and working with her husband on designing house renovation projects

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Katelyn Shea, MD

Katelyn Shea grew up in Connecticut, initially coming to Vermont for her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont. She completed medical school and residency at the University of Vermont. Dr. Shea is board certified in dermatology. She and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, skiing, and just enjoying the beautiful state of Vermont (while taking care to protect their skin from the sun!).

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Physician Assistants

Nick Brenny, PA-C

Nick Brenny grew up in Clearwater, Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida and later earned a Master’s in Physician Assistant studies from Barry University in 2006. He has worked in pulmonary critical care medicine as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery. Most recently, he worked as a clinical instructor at the University of Vermont Medical Center on the acute care surgery trauma team.
Nick enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and vacationing in Florida and Mexico. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking in the Adirondacks and green mountains.

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Phoebe Pelkey, PA-C

Phoebe Pelkey received her physician assistant degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. in 2002. Ms. Pelkey received a master’s degree in PA studies from the University of Nebraska and an undergraduate degree from Johnson State College. Phoebe has worked in both medical and cosmetic dermatology since 2002. Previous to becoming a PA, Ms. Pelkey worked as a medical assistant at the Vermont Women’s Health Center and the Community Health Center of Vermont. Ms. Pelkey is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and a diplomate member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Phoebe is a native Vermonter, an avid snowboarder, mountain biker and gardener! She enjoys traveling and spending time with her two teenagers and husband in central Vermont.

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ALICyn trask, PA-C

Alicyn Trask graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2000. She completed her Master’s degree in Medical Science, Physician Assistant studies at Emory University in 2005. In 2020, she completed a 2 year dermatology fellowship in South Florida and is a Society of Dermatology PAs diplomate fellow. She has special training in psychiatry, receiving her Doctorate of Medical Science in Psychiatry from Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences focusing on psychodermatology . She is fascinated by the complexity of connections between mind and body and is passionate about helping people find ways to balance physical and mental wellness amidst the challenges of everyday life. Alicyn lives off grid in Central Vermont with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. She enjoys reading, practicing yoga, traveling, and general adventuring with her family in her spare time.

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Leah Villemaire, PA-C

Leah Villemaire received her undergraduate degree from Trinity College of Vermont in 1999 in Biology and Human Services. She worked as a Medical Assistant and an EMT on Essex Rescue prior to attending graduate school. She graduated in 2005 with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Since graduated, she has worked in internal medicine and surgery and has been specializing in Dermatology since 2010. She lives in Colchester with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, reading and spending time with her family.

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ASHLEY ZWICKL, PA-C

Ashley Zwickl received her undergraduate degree from Clarkson University and her masters in Physician Assistant studies from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2018. She grew up in Richmond, VT and returned home to VT after completing graduate school. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, she worked as an LNA at UVMMC and nursing homes around Burlington. Since graduating, she has worked in both primary care and internal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, running, and spending time with friends and family.

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Esthetician

Jacqueline Maria

I provide patients with information to promote good skin health through exfoliation, protection and nurturing of the skin. My goal is to promote good skin health and a better appearance. My services include peels, extractions, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and therapeutic facials.