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Maria H.Ressler, MPA, PA-C
 Maria is a physician
assistant at Fox Chapel Dermatology, joining the practice in September
2006. She is a local resident, having attended Fox Chapel High School.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh,
graduating magna cum laude. She was inducted in the Pitt chapter
of Phi Beta Kappa Society. Maria was also a member of Phi Sigma
Pi national Honors Fraternity.
After graduating
from Pitt, Maria attended Chatham College and received her Master
of Physician Assistant Studies degree in 2006. During her academic
career at Chatham, Maria was honored by the Pennsylvania Society
of Physician Assistants by taking second place in the organization’s
Diversity in Medicine Writing Contest. Her paper was focused on
Huntington’s Disease, genetic testing and disability.
Maria is a member
of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, the Society
of Dermatologic Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania Dermatology
Physician Assistant Society.
Maria is responsible
for many services at Fox Chapel Dermatology including diagnosing
and managing skin diseases, ordering and interpreting laboratory
tests and writing prescriptions. She also performs many procedures
in the office including biopsies, surgeries and sclerotherapy. She
is legally and ethically bound to practice dermatology under the
supervision of Dr. Caserio.
Maria enjoys spending
time with her husband Mike, daughters Cecilia and Nicola, and their
dog Scooby cheering on the Pitt Panthers.
Lauren Rutkoski, PA-C
Lauren joined Fox Chapel Dermatology in April 2007. After graduating as valedictorian from West Allegheny High School, she received her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology from Grove City College. During her college years Lauren competed as a member of the track team and served on the inner city outreach missions’ team to Guatemala. She has also volunteered on other local and foreign missions projects, including a second trip to Guatemala and one to the Dominican Republic while serving as a senior high youth leader.
After graduating
from Grove City, Lauren attended Arcadia University and earned her
Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant studies.
As a member of the Arcadia’s Student PA Society, she served as the
student delegate to the House of Representatives with the American
Academy of Physician Assistants. She also received a scholarship
for clinical study abroad in the United Kingdom.
Lauren is a member
of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, the Society
of Dermatologic Physician Assistants, and the Pennsylvania Dermatology
Physician Assistant Society.
Lauren is responsible
for many services at Fox Chapel Dermatology including diagnosing
and managing skin diseases, ordering and interpreting laboratory
tests and writing prescriptions. She also performs many procedures
in the office including biopsies, surgeries and sclerotherapy. She
is legally and ethically bound to practice dermatology under the
supervision of Dr. Caserio.
Lauren resides
in Forest Hills with her husband John and son Jonah. They enjoy
spending time outdoors, running, hiking and working on their new
home.
Christopher J. Foti, PA-C
Chris is the most
recent addition to RJC Fox Chapel Dermatology, joining the staff
February 2011. Christopher was born and raised in New Jersey but
is very proud to call Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania his home since
1991. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington and
Jefferson College in 1995 followed by his Masters Degree in Physician
Assistant Studies from Chatham University in 1999.
Following his graduation,
Chris acquired extensive medical and cosmetic experience during
his 11 years of employment in a private dermatology practice. He
has served as interviewer for Chatham University’s Physician
Assistant Program and participated in training PA students, medical
students and family practice residents.
Chris is a fellow
of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Pennsylvania Society
of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician
Assistants.
Chris is responsible
for many services including diagnosing and managing skin diseases,
patient education, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and
writing prescriptions. He also performs many procedures in the office
including biopsies, surgeries and Botox injections. He is legally
and ethically bound to practice dermatology under the supervision
of Dr. Caserio.
Chris and his wife
Sarah reside in Green Tree Borough where he enjoys music, baseball,
American history, playing guitar, and most of all, being a dad to
Lauren and Matthew.
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