Meet The Staff

The physicians at Dermatology Specialists are dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care possible.

Garrett T. Bayrd, M.D

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College, 1964-1968
Military: US Navy, 1969-1972, Vietnam Service Medal
Medical School: University of Minnesota, 1973-1977
Residency: Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine 1977-1978
Dermatology Fellowship: University of Minnesota Dermatology, 1978-1981
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology, 1981
Professional Memberships: Minnesota Dermatological Society, American Academy of Dermatology and Wilderness Dermatology Society.
Professional Recognitions: Professor-University of Minnesota Medical School, Past President-Minnesota Dermatological Society
Areas of interest: Medical and surgical dermatology with special interests in skin cancer, skin surgery, lasers, acne, psoriasis and pediatric dermatology
Other Activites: Dr. Bayrd, a Rochester, MN native, enjoys traveling, wilderness camping, bicycling, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, reading nonfiction, hunting, fishing and bird watching in his spare time. Dr. Bayrd and his wife of nearly 40 years reside in the southwest suburbs and have two children, two dogs and two grandchildren.

 

Mitchell E. Bender, M.D.

Medical School: University of Kentucky
Internship: Indiana University
Residency: University of Minnesota
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, 1979
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Dermatology, Hennepin County Medical Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and Minnesota Dermatologic Society.
Professional Recognitions: Top Doctor recognition in Minneapolis--St. Paul
Areas of Interest: General Dermatology with special interests in Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Warts and Skin Cancer. Cosmetic Dermatology and light therapy for skin disease.

 

Sachin Bhardwaj, M.D.

Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Residency: University of Minnesota
Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology: University of California, San Francisco
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology
Other Activities, Memberships:  Adjunct Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota, Staff Dermatologic Surgeon at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Dr. Bhardwaj’s areas of special interest include Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.

 

Michelle A. Bussmann, M.D.

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology
Professional Memberships: Minnesota Medical Association, Hennepin County Medical Society, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery and Womens Dermatologic Society
Special Interests: Cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery and skin cancer prevention/early detection.
Other Activities: Dr. Bussmann lives in Minnetonka with her husband and four children. She enjoys being involved with her children's activities, distance running, gardening and other outdoor activities.

 

 

Cally L. Chermak, M.D.

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology
Other Activities, Memberships: Wisconsin Dermatology Society, American Academy of Dermatology, Minnesota Medical Association, Hennepin County Medical Society

 

Mimi Cho, M.D.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School
Transitional Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology
Other Activities, Memberships: Minnesota Medical Association, Hennepin County Medical Society, American Academy of Dermatology
Awards: Awarded a grant from the American Skin Association to study Vitiligo at the University of Minnesota.

 

Jennifer Dick, M. D.

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Residency: University of Minnesota
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Other Activities, Memberships:  American Academy of Dermatology, Minnesota Dermatological Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Minnesota Medical Association and Hennepin County Medical Society

Dr. Dick’s areas of special interest include Medical, Pediatric, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology.

 

Jennifer M. Lee, M.D.

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Board Certification: Board Certified in Dermatology
Other Activities, Memberships: She served as Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota since 2001. She is a consultant for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, Minnesota Medical Association of Hennepin County Medical Society and a member of The American Academy of Dermatology.

 

Rajneesh Madhok, M.D.

Medical School: University of North Dakota
Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester
Board Certification: American Academy of Dermatology
Dr. Madhok is board certified in dermatology and has been practicing in the Twin Cities since 1988. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota since 1990. He is a past-president of the Minnesota Dermatologic Society and a former member of the Advisory Council to the American Academy of Dermatology.

 

Peggy A. Schultz, M.D.

Medical School: University of California –- Los Angeles
Internship: Harbor UCLA
Residency: July 1982-July 1983: Obstetrics internship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. July 1984-July 1985: PGY-3 Resident in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. July 1985-July 1988: Dermatology Residency at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Board Certification: National Board of Medical Examiners: Diplomat June 1983 Certificate #260040 and American Board of Dermatology: Diplomat October 1988.
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Dermatologic Society, Hennepin County Medical Society, Association of Clinical Research Professionals and American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians.
Professional Recognitions: American Medical Women's Association Citation for Outstanding Academic Achievement, UCLA Alumni Association Award for Achievement, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Stanton G. Hale Scholarship Award, Dale E. Wilson Trust Scholarship Award, UCLA Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship, Eldridge Scholarship, Chang Medical Scholarship, Lily and Albert Quon Scholarship, Anna-Bing Arnold Scholarship and Lange Medical Publications Award.
Areas of Interest: Medical Dermatology, Tropical Dermatology, Dermatologic Research.
Other Activities: Family-Husband and 4 children, travel, international volunteer work, reading and skiing.