Physician Assistants

Jennifer B. Avaliani is a Certified Physician Assistant with a special interest in dermatology. She graduated with a Masters of Medical Science degree from Emory University’s Physician Assistant program with honors in 2001, and joined the practice in 2002. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, and the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistant Society. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys.

Hannah is a board-certified physician assistant with a strong passion for dermatology. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning both a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. Hannah attended Mercer University’s Physician Assistant Program earning a Master of Medical Science. She is an active member of both the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) and Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants (GDPA). Hannah enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kate Kaufman joined Dermatology Consultants in October of 2015. She is a board certified physician assistant with experience in medical dermatology and internal medicine. She graduated with a Masters of Medical Science degree from Emory University’s Physician Assistant program in 2010. In 2020 Kate completed the rigorous SDPA Diplomate Fellowship, the premier training program for PAs in the field of dermatology. Kate is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She enjoys spending time outside, playing tennis, cooking, and traveling with her children.

Chhavi A. Lal is a board-certified physician assistant who focuses on all aspects of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She graduated with distinction from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut in 2002 with a Masters of Medical Science degree, and joined the practice in 2003. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistant Society. She is married to Subodh Lal, M.D., a gastroenterologist in Cobb County. She enjoys traveling & spending time with her family.

Amanda Palazzola is a board-certified physician assistant with 11 years of dermatology experience, with a focus on medical dermatology.  She graduated with a Masters of Medical Science degree from the Emory Physician Assistant Program and a Masters of Public Health from the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health in December of 2011. She enjoys running, doing triathlons, and spending time with her two young boys.

Robert Whiddon, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant currently practicing Dermatology in Georgia. In addition to his understanding of complex medical dermatology, Mr. Whiddon has years of experience in cutaneous surgery, common dermatologic in-office procedures, and cosmetic services.

Robert Whiddon, PA-C, completed his medical training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. After the completion of his training and certification, Mr. Whiddon went on to complete a specialized working residency at Georgia Skin and Cancer Clinic in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Whiddon’s professional interests include, analysis and management of chronic skin conditions, cutaneous oncology, and systemic dermatologic therapy.