Meet Our Dermatology Staff
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Charles Love, MD
C.E.O. & Chief Medical Officer
Locations: Iowa Dermatology Clinic, PLC, RC Dermatology Carroll, RC Dermatology Fort Dodge
Phone: (515) 226-8484
See My BioCloseRequest AppointmentCharles Love, MD
Charles Love, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic skin cancer surgeon. As the founder of RC Dermatology and Iowa Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Love has been providing the highest quality dermatology care for over 25 years. Dr. Love provides both adult and pediatric patients with competent, compassionate care and all patients are treated utilizing the most medically advanced techniques. -
Shawn R. Sabin, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon
Location: Iowa Dermatology Clinic, PLC
Phone: (515) 985-5055
See My BioCloseRequest AppointmentShawn R. Sabin, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Dr. Shawn R. Sabin is a board-certified dermatologist, board-certified Mohs surgeon and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine, completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed a Mohs fellowship at Baptist Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She began her career in dermatology by running a solo practice in Dubuque before relocating to Kansas City to specialize in Mohs surgery for 20 years. After 42 years away, she moved back to the Des Moines area to be closer to family and joined the RC Dermatology team. Dr. Sabin has a special interest in treating skin cancer through relatively simple procedures and educating patients on potential danger signs. She urges everyone to get a baseline dermatology check! When she isn’t treating and educating patients at RC Dermatology, she enjoys walking, spending time with her husband and extended family, reading, attending the theater, watching movies, dining out and spending time in Clear Lake. -
See My BioCloseBook NowFaraaz Zafar, MD, FAAD
Dr. Faraaz Zafar is a dedicated and highly trained dermatologist with a passion for providing comprehensive skin care. Dr. Zafar earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and pursued his medical degree at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed his Transitional Year Internship at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, followed by a dermatology residency at Marshfield Clinic Health System in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Dr. Zafar chose dermatology because he is fascinated by the variety and complexity of skin conditions and enjoys the mix of medical, surgical, cosmetic, oncologic, and preventative care. His special interests lie in complex medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery, with a focus on helping patients achieve clear skin and the best cosmetic outcomes. Outside of RC Dermatology, Dr. Zafar enjoys sports, weightlifting, reading, exploring new cuisines, and playing the guitar. At 6'9", he quite literally brings a unique perspective to the practice. He looks forward to serving the dermatological needs of his diverse patient population and making a positive impact in their lives. -
See My BioCloseAlden R. Webb, DO
Dr. Webb is a Board-Certified Dermatopathologist and member of the American Society of Dermatopathology. Dr. Webb completed his Master of Science degree in Biology from Purdue School of Science, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, IN and his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, IL. While at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he was recognized with the Outstanding Contribution in Biochemistry Department Award for his work as a research assistant. After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Webb completed his residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. During his residency, he was a College of American Pathologists’ resident forum delegate at the national level advocating change for pathology residents. Dr. Webb completed his fellowship in dermatopathology at Indiana University. Prior to joining Radiant Complexions Dermatology, Dr. Webb served as a dermatopathologist at a diagnostic pathology organization in the Pacific Northwest. -
Christina Warren, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Iowa Dermatology Clinic, PLC
Phone: (515) 226-8484
See My BioCloseBook NowChristina Warren, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Christina is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner providing of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails for the entire family. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Graceland University in Lamoni, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Clarkson College in Omaha, NE. She has more than 20 years of experience in dermatology under the guidance of board-certified dermatologist Charles Love, M.D. at Iowa Dermatology Clinic. She is committed to providing effective dermatology treatments including medical, anti-aging and cosmetic procedures to help patients look and feel their best. -
Karen Hunke, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Iowa Dermatology Clinic, PLC
Phone: (515) 964-3467
See My BioCloseBook NowKaren Hunke, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Karen is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology certified nurse practitioner. She began nursing in 1985 as an RN and has worked in family practice and dermatology since then. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree in order to provide more advanced care to her patients and has been a dermatology-certified nurse practitioner since 2017. While providing the best dermatology services is her ultimate goal, she is especially interested in the care and treatment of psoriasis. When she isn’t at RC Dermatology, you can often find Karen traveling or listening to audio books. -
Heidi Curtis, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Clarke County Hospital, Monroe County Hospital, RC Dermatology Grimes
Phone: (515) 981-7040
See My BioCloseBook NowHeidi Curtis, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Heidi is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology certified nurse practitioner. Prior to joining RC Dermatology nine years ago, she was an RN at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines for eight years. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree and completed a fellowship under RC Dermatology’s Dr. Love. She originally joined the medical field wanting to make a positive impact on patient's lives after witnessing a close family member struggle with health complications. Now, with a focus on medical dermatology, Heidi is continuously motivated by the constant medical advances and research that improves patient care and quality of life. When she isn’t at RC Dermatology, Heidi enjoys showing horses with her two daughters, cheering on her son at sporting events and gardening. -
Katie Broshuis, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology Ankeny (South)
Phone: (515) 221-8960
See My BioCloseBook NowKatie Broshuis, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Katie is a dermatology certified nurse practitioner trained to provide care to the entire family. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Iowa, and received her Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from Allen College. -
Rodney Clark, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology West Des Moines
Phone: (515) 287-5757
See My BioCloseBook NowRodney Clark, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Rodney is a certified family nurse practitioner and a dermatology certified nurse practitioner. He started in nursing in 2006 as a CNA, and after completing his nurse practitioner training in 2018, he started in the field of dermatology. He also enjoyed a 3-month fellowship with RC Dermatology’s Dr. Love. Along with an aptitude and love for solving complex cases, he’s passionate about making sure everyone is regularly screened for skin cancer. With all the recent medical advances in multiple disease states, he’s especially excited to see what the near future holds for dermatology. When Rodney is not at RC Dermatology, you can find him hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his wife and two daughters. -
Savannah Lanpher, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Greene County Medical Center, RC Dermatology Ankeny (North)
Phone: (515) 965-6839
See My BioCloseBook NowSavannah Lanpher, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Savannah is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. After earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree. She then completed an extensive dermatology fellowship under the guidance of RC Dermatology’s Dr. Love. While fascinated by all aspects of the largest organ of the body, she is especially interested in treating eczema and acne. Helping patients truly motivates her every day, but when she isn’t at RC Dermatology, she loves spending time with her husband and children, going to church, completing puzzles, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. -
Abby Behrens, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Loring Hospital, McCrary Rost Clinic, RC Dermatology Carroll
Phone: (712) 220-7069
See My BioCloseBook NowAbby Behrens, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Abby is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. After she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree, she completed an extensive dermatology fellowship under Dr. Love and many other RC Dermatology providers. She chose dermatology, because she finds it very rewarding to help patients of all ages with various skin conditions that affect their quality of life. Working in rural areas with patients who have had a lot of sun exposure, she especially enjoys the detail-oriented task of performing thorough skin exams. She also enjoys treating psoriasis and seeing the positive effects of various new medications for the condition. When Abby is not at RC Dermatology, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on walks, doing home projects and going shopping! -
Paiton Calvert, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Hansen Family Hospital, RC Dermatology Ames
Phone: (515) 232-8844
See My BioCloseBook NowPaiton Calvert, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Paiton completed her Bachelors of Nursing degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Graceland University and is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her clinical experience in pediatrics, adult and family medicine at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City and the McFarland clinics in Ames and Nevada. She has also completed a specialized dermatology rotation with various providers within the Radiant Complexions Dermatology system of clinics. -
Jenifer Cooper, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology Grinnell
Phone: (641) 658-9078
See My BioCloseBook NowJenifer Cooper, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Jenifer is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology certified nurse practitioner. Before joining RC Dermatology as an ARNP, she worked as an RN in surgical neuroscience intensive care at the University of Iowa hospitals. However, she’s always been passionate about the field of dermatology and completed dermatology fellowships at Iowa Dermatology Clinic and RC Dermatology. She believes in taking a personalized approach to each case and is especially interested in skin screenings, skin cancer, acne, rosacea, rashes, warts and cosmetic dermatology. When she isn’t at RC Dermatology, Jenifer enjoys boating, traveling, reading, and hanging out with her family and two corgis. -
Brittania Schoon, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Knoxville Hospitals & Clinics, RC Dermatology Norwalk, Wayne County Hospital
Phone: (515) 981-7030
See My BioCloseBook NowBrittania Schoon, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Brittania is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. She earned her Masters in Nursing degree with honors and spent four months training under Dr. Love and other RC Dermatology providers. Prior to dermatology, she worked as a urology and nephrology nurse for four years and became kidney-transplant certified. At RC Dermatology, she loves seeing patients of all ages and providing comprehensive care, but her specific areas of interest include skin cancer, acne and psoriasis. She loves giving her patients renewed confidence by improving their skin’s appearance. When Brittania isn’t at RC Dermatology, she enjoys watching Iowa football, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and reading. -
Taylor Boldt, PA-C, CAQ-Derm
Physician Assistant
Location: RC Dermatology Urbandale
Phone: (515) 277-2813
See My BioCloseBook NowTaylor Boldt, PA-C, CAQ-Derm
Taylor is a dermatology-trained physician assistant. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. While in PA school, she completed a one-month rotation with Dr. Love and started working with him full time upon completion. She also completed a three-month dermatology fellowship with Dr. Love and has 80 hours of dermatology CME (Continuing Medical Education). While she enjoys all aspects of restoring patients’ confidence after being affected by a visible disease process on the skin, she is especially passionate about skin cancer screenings and full-body skin checks. She finds obtaining skin clearance for patients who are significantly burdened by their disease and keeping it in the clear with the numerous treatment options available very rewarding. When Taylor isn’t at RC Dermatology, she enjoys traveling to experience other cultures, yoga, reading books, and spending time with friends, and playing with her new puppy, Rudder. -
Gail Dooley, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology Altoona
Phone: (515) 380-7348
See My BioCloseBook NowGail Dooley, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Gail is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner providing of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails for the entire family. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Clarkson College in Omaha, NE. She has completed an extensive dermatology fellowship under the guidance of board-certified dermatologist Charles Love, M.D. at Iowa Dermatology Clinic and various Radiant Complexions Dermatology clinics throughout central Iowa. She is committed to providing effective dermatology treatments including medical, anti-aging and cosmetic procedures to help patients look and feel their best. Professional Memberships and Certifications American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) FNP-C - Family Nurse Practitioner Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) -
Jessica Coffey, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Jones Regional Medical Center, RC Dermatology Cedar Rapids, Washington County Hospital
Phone: (319) 289-7779
See My BioCloseBook NowJessica Coffey, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Jessica is a doctorate-prepared certified family and dermatology nurse practitioner trained to provide care to the entire family. She has completed an extensive dermatology fellowship under the guidance of Charles Love, M.D. at Iowa Dermatology Clinic and various Radiant Complexions Dermatology clinics throughout central Iowa. She is committed to providing an open and inclusive atmosphere to assist patients with all their dermatology needs. -
Krishna Hughes, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond, Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion, RC Dermatology Mason City
Phone: (641) 450-1637
See My BioCloseBook NowKrishna Hughes, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, DCNP
Krishna is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. Prior to dermatology, Krishna worked in outpatient (wound care and hyperbaric medicine) nursing, as well as nursing leadership. She found great interest in wound care, which brought her to the specialty of dermatology. Prior to practicing, she completed an extensive four-month residency in dermatology. She finds all aspects of the specialty intriguing and diverse, because for example, if you are not screening to prevent large defects or metastatic cancers, you are helping patients improve their self-image through the treatment of acne, psoriasis and more. When Krishna is not at RC Dermatology, she loves creating fun memories with her two boys, traveling, enjoying the outdoors and listening to music. -
Carly Trausch, MSN, ANRP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: RC Dermatology Cedar Falls, Virginia Gay Hospital
Phone: (319) 531-9384
See My BioCloseBook NowCarly Trausch, MSN, ANRP, FNP-C
Carly is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. Before joining RC Dermatology, she worked for approximately eight years at the Mayo Clinic on a surgical unit specializing in general and plastic surgery. She credits this experience for building a solid foundation in dermatology. However, her interest in healthcare started at a much younger age, after her father was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating disease. She ultimately chose the field of dermatology, because it provides a perfect balance between hands-on procedures and patient education. Within dermatology, she has a special interest in managing acne and performing skin cancer screenings. When Carly isn’t at RC Dermatology, she loves to read, play/watch sports, and spend time with her family and dog. -
Kathryn Foy, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Pocahontas Community Hospital, RC Dermatology Fort Dodge
Phone: (515) 955-4440
See My BioCloseBook NowKathryn Foy, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Katie is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. She worked for 12 years as a nurse in both inpatient and outpatient care clinics prior to earning her Master of Science in Nursing degree. She always knew she wanted to work in healthcare in order to make a difference in the lives of her patients. She finds the most motivating aspect of dermatology is helping patients achieve healthy skin, which in turn boosts their self-esteem and can greatly impact their quality of life. Her specific area of interest is medical dermatology, including diagnosing and treating psoriasis, skin cancers and acne. When Katie isn’t at RC Dermatology, she enjoys traveling, being a mom and spending time at the lake during the summer. -
Abby Greenlee, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology Storm Lake
Phone: (712) 213-2971
See My BioCloseBook NowAbby Greenlee, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Abby is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology trained nurse practitioner. She has worked in the healthcare field for many years and has a wide range of experience including family practice, urgent care, gerontology and hospice. She has also completed a three-month dermatology fellowship with RC Dermatology's Dr. Love. Abby is diligent about learning and keeping up with the most up to date guidelines and recommendations to better serve her patients and help them achieve their healthcare goal and needs. When she isn't at RC Dermatology, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. -
Lauren Crawford, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Location: Iowa Dermatology Clinic, PLC
Phone: (515) 226-8484
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Amy Huynh MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology Marshalltown
Phone: (641) 753-2150
See My BioCloseBook NowAmy Huynh MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Amy is a certified family nurse practitioner and a dermatology-trained nurse practitioner. She has a background in cardiology, where she worked as a registered nurse at Mercy for 13 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cedarville University and earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Graceland University. Amy’s clinical rotation focused on pediatric and family medicine, and she completed a three-month fellowship with Dr. Love and Karen Hunke. Her long-standing interest in dermatology is driven by the opportunity to treat skin conditions and help patients feel confident in their skin. She has a particular interest in acne treatment and skin cancer screening. Outside of her work at RC Dermatology, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running, spending time outside, and cheering on her kids at the soccer field. -
Kathryn Ewoldt, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Location: RC Dermatology South Des Moines
Phone: (515) 287-5757
See My BioCloseBook NowKathryn Ewoldt, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Kathryn is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology-trained nurse practitioner, with a background in urgent care and acute care hospital settings. She earned both her undergraduate and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Allen College in Waterloo. Kathryn is passionate about providing comprehensive dermatology care, from treating medical conditions to offering cosmetic procedures that help patients feel confident and cared for. She values building strong relationships with her patients and emphasizes the importance of early detection and patient education. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and bulldog, Steele. Together, they love vacationing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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