SJM_DermatologyPhysiciansofSouthJerseyPA_BusinessSpotlight_3_19_BusinessSpotlight 2 / 28 / 19 1 : 20 PM Page 1 A Welcome Addition Nurse practitioner Daisy Fisher has been a perfect fit at Dermatology Physicians of South Jersey , which has been offering top - notch care to local residents for nearly 50 years . By Matt Cosentino welcome addition for female patients who South Jersey in 1969 and was a dependable AISY FISHER , FNP - C , ANP - BC are more at ease being treated by a woman . provider for his patients until retiring in HAS ALWAYS BEEN WILLING She joins a long list of dedicated female 1996 . Herbert Allen , MD , was a partner in TO ACCEPT A CHALLENGE . providers at DPSJ , including Drs . Emily the practice from 1977 until 2002 and went So after a few years of work - Miller and Dr . Sandra Whipple , who both on to become a respected professor and ing in primary care as a nurse retired in recent years following distinguished chair emeritus of dermatology at Drexel practitioner and realizing it was not her careers . University College of Medicine . true calling , she was offered the chance to “ I see men and women patients of all Fittingly , the dermatology practice is transition to dermatology . Although she ages , ” Fisher says . “ I’ve heard from patients now being led by the next generation , as knew embarking on a new career would that women sometimes prefer a woman Nicholas LoPresti , MD , and Robert Allen , not be easy , her interest was piqued — so provider in general . They just feel more MD , have followed in their fathers ’ footsteps . she jumped at the opportunity and never comfortable disrobing and things like that . ” Dr . Herbert Allen also recently rejoined looked back . Fisher’s ability to form lasting relation - DPSJ as a senior partner working side by “ I knew it was the best decision for my ships with her patients — women and men — side with his son . long - term future , ” Fisher says . “ I’ve been has stood out in her brief time with DPSJ , Fisher was thrilled to connect with an doing dermatology now for nine years and according to Nicholas LoPresti . office steeped in tradition , where the focus I just love the field . It’s something that def - “ Daisy’s bright and pleasant personality , on family extends to patients as well . initely keeps me learning because in der - combined with her fund of nursing and “ It’sso rare and it’s nice to see something matology every patient is different . What dermatological experience , allows our pa - being passed on from generation to gen - an eczema rash looks like on one patient tients to feel quite comfortable in her pres - eration , ” she says . “ I thought that was really might look completely different on another . ence while receiving the utmost in care special and I was excited to be a part of That’s one of the reasons I stay in derma - that DPSJ has long been known for , ” Dr . that . It’s been a great fit . tology — because of how challenging it is . ” LoPresti says . “ At DPSJ we treat every patient like The original dive into dermatology may “ The patients love her and our staff family.We live in a fast - paced environment have required a leap of faith on Fisher’s gets along with her great . She fits in and it’s and it’s easy to feel as if you’re another part , but her move to Dermatology Physi - worked out very well . ” number . But we encourage patients to ask cians of South Jersey ( DPSJ ) last August Although the partners have seen cos - questions and we make sure to address all was a much easier decision . Joining an es - metic dermatology gain popularity in the of their concerns before leaving the room . ” tablished practice with a sterling reputation last decade and believe it has its place in While Fisher’s compassion and experi - was simply a logical step . the field , DPSJ remains a medically oriented ence in dermatology make her an asset for Philip LoPresti , MD , a pioneer in the practice . The office setting is traditional the practice in general , she is especially a field , founded Dermatology Physicians of SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 15 issue 12 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 36 |