
The first dermatologist to practice in Bay County, Dr. Siragusa opened his office in November of 1974. Dr. Siragusa received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He served in the Army for two years as a Dermatologist and Flight Surgeon and was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He completed his residency in Dermatology at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He and his wife, Susan are supportive of the fine and performing arts in Bay County, and have appeared in several community theater productions together. They also enjoy sailing and visiting with their three children.

Dr. Kovaleski joined with Dr. Siragusa in 1980. Together, the two founded Dermatology Associates. Dr. Kovaleski graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. After training in Internal Medicine at Tulane University, he completed his Dermatology residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a fellowship in Mohs skin cancer surgery at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kovaleski is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He and his wife, Tina, a registered nurse, have raised three children in Bay County.

Dr. Adams joined Dermatology Associates in 2008 and specializes in Mohs surgrey. Dr. Adams earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. After an internship in general surgery, Dr. Adams completed his dermatology residency and Mohs surgical fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Prior to moving to the Emerald Coast, Dr. Adams proudly served as the Flight Surgeon for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.

P.A. Byron joined in Dermatology Associates in 2001. He received his master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1998. He has served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Service Specialist. Mr. Byron is Certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and licensed by the state of Florida Department of Professional Regulations. He has a special interest in psoriasis, rosacea, and lupus. He has served on the Board of Directors at Bay Haven Charter Academy. He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons.

P. A. Wood joined Dermatology Associates in 2006. She served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Specialist. Ms Wood is a Physician Assistant graduate of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is state licensed with NCCPA National certification. Additionally, she has earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a master’s degree in Public Health. Her specialties include in-office surgery for the removal of skin cancers, Botox, fillers, lasers, as well as dermatological exams. She is a Bay County native, Mosley graduate, and has raised four wonderful children.

Dr. Terry Pynes is a native of Ashford, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama and received his MD from the University of South Alabama School of Medicine. Following completion of a residency in dermatology, he returned to Dothan, Alabama and has been in private practice there since 1984. Dr. Pynes is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and a member of the American Medical Association. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Pynes practices general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.