Julia Friend, MSPA-C is a certified Physician Assistant who is seeing patients with general dermatological conditions and is trained in cosmetic dermatologic procedures, sclerotherapy and neuromodulators, such as Botox.

Mrs. Friend is a native of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She attended DeSales University in Center Valley for both her undergraduate and graduate studies. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then earned her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She had done a 5 week elective rotation at Advanced Dermatology Associates. After graduating she began working full time in family medicine as well as per diem at an urgent care center before joining Advanced Dermatology Associates.  She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed through the State Medical Board of Pennsylvania. She holds membership with the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.