Meet our team

Dr. Rachel Ness, M.D. FAAD

Owner & Founder | Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Ness is the owner of Fargo Center for Dermatology and has proudly provided care to her dermatology patients at the same practice since 2008. Dr. Ness is a board certified dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology and serves as a fellow for the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Ness graduated from the University of North Dakota and the UND: School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Although she is a UND graduate, Dr. Ness and her family are active NDSU supporters and devoted Bison fans!

Nikki Welk, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Nikki is a board certified physician assistant and has her license from the North Dakota Board of Medical Practice. Nikki earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of North Dakota: School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The National Commission certifies her with her Certification of Physician Assistants. Nikki provides comprehensive dermatological care for men and women of all ages as well as children. Her interests are in medical, procedural and cosmetic dermatology.

Megan Boose, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Megan graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral Health and a minor in Neuroscience. She earned her master’s degree in Health Science from the Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania where she was inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants. Megan is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds an active, non- prohibitory license in the state of North Dakota to practice medicine. Megan holds the prestigious title of “Diplomate Fellow” for the completion of an all-encompassing dermatology fellowship training program through the Society of Dermatology for Physician Assistants (SDPA).

Stephanie Hinkle, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Stephanie has a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant studies from Missouri State University in 2009 and has been practicing for the last 13 years. She also holds the prestigious title of “Diplomate Fellow” for the completion of an all-encompassing dermatology fellowship training program through the Society of Dermatology for Physician Assistants (SDPA). She is passionate about helping patients find resolutions in their overall wellness, self-esteem, and health. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and is excited to be a part of a wonderful healthcare team that takes pride in providing superior patient care." She lives in Hillsboro, ND with her husband, son and daughter. Some of Stephanie’s hobbies include watching her kids at their gymnastics events, being active, and going to the lake.

Leah Wolden, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Leah is a board-certified nurse practitioner and a West Fargo native with more than a decade of healthcare experience. She started her career as a nursing assistant and later earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from North Dakota State University. She dedicated nearly six years to practicing as a registered nurse, specializing in various fields including obstetrics/gynecology and dermatology. Continuing her education, she pursued advanced studies and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from North Dakota State University. Leah is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Gretchen Peters, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner / Aesthetic Manager

Gretchen is originally from Fargo, ND where she graduated from NDSU in Business Management and Nursing in 2014. After graduation, Gretchen started working in the ICU, ICC, and CICU before eventually transitioning into rheumatology, where she worked for 5 years and during that time, completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at NDSU in 2020. That’s where she found her passion for all things skin and completed her dissertation on skin cancer screening and prevention. After that, Gretchen worked in primary care and urgent care before transitioning into medical aesthetics and recently has experience as an aesthetic NP and Managing Clinical Director. Gretchen states she has always had a passion for medical dermatology and loves helping people feel their most confident and beautiful selves.

Karis Maxwell, RN

Registered Nurse / Nursing Coordinator

Karis has worked in dermatology in Fargo since obtaining her RN and BSN from North Dakota State University. Karis’s favorite part of dermatology is the opportunity to work with both medical and cosmetic procedures in patients of all ages. Karis performs Skin Pen® microneedling treatments, chemical peels and excimer laser treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo. Karis also performs a variety of cosmetic laser procedures for pigmentary concerns, acne scarring, resurfacing and collagen production, and hair removal. In her spare time, Karis enjoys hunting, baking, cake decorating and helping on her family’s farm.

Tana Shereck, RN

Aesthetic Nurse Injector

Tana has worked as a registered nurse in the medical aesthetics field for 12 years and she is excited to be a part of the FCD team! She has extensive experience in a variety of injectable treatments, including neurotoxins, fillers, biostimulators, PRF/PRP, and PDO threads. Before starting a career in the medical aesthetics field, Tana worked in adult and pediatric oncology and oncology pharmaceuticals. Her compassion and dedication to her patients inspire her to help bring out their best or keep the best versions of themselves. Tana, her husband and two daughters enjoy living in the beautiful countryside along with their two fur babies. Away from work, Tana enjoys family time, beach vacations and photography.

Jennifer Anderson, LPN

Licensed Aesthetic Nurse

Jenn started her skincare journey in 2011 with a focus in aesthetics and earned her nursing degree in 2016. Jenn specializes in Laser treatments, Microneedling, and Body Sculpting. Her favorite product is the ZO® Bright Alive and her favorite service is the IPL! Jenn lives in Fargo with her husband, son, and dog. In her spare time, Jenn loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and practice yoga and pilates.

Christy Jenks, RN

Registered Nurse

Christy is a registered nurse with certifications in SkinPen, HydraFacial, neurotoxins, and fillers. She has been with our practice since March 2023 and loves helping patients develop custom skincare routines and treatments to correct their specific skin concerns. One of her main focuses is patient education since there are many skincare options that can seem overwhelming. Christy's favorite treatment is SkinPen microneedling since it can correct many skin conditions with little downtime. When Christy is not providing expert patient care, she enjoys biking, working out, and spending time with her family. She and her fiancé John live in Moorhead with their cat, Gary and they often enjoy visits from her two sons who live in downtown Fargo. Christy and John also love traveling and hope to get to as many different places as they can.

Lindsy Sheely

Master Medical Aesthetician

Lindsy graduated from the Salon Professional Academy in 2012 and has been perfecting her skills as a Master Aesthetician ever since. Lindsy enjoys helping her patients with their skincare needs including product evaluations, dermaplaning, facials and much more. Her favorite service to provide is Hydrafacial because her patients can see instant results. Lindsy finds it very rewarding when her patients look and feel their absolute best!

Kate Huguelet

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Kate graduated from the Aveda Institute of Las Vegas in 2011 and began her career in cosmetology. As her passion for the industry grew, she then moved to Minneapolis to pursue teaching and become an educator at the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis. It was at this point in her career where she fully discovered her true love and passion for skin care. Kate joined the Fargo Center for Dermatology team in 2020 as a part of the Patient Relations team. Fast and exciting growth at Fargo Center for Dermatology allowed Kate the opportunity to join the aesthetic team and fully utilize her knowledge and skills in aesthetics. Kate is the proud mom of her little boy Jett, and loves spending her free time at the lake with her husband and family.

Ashley Aukes

Aesthetic Specialist

I have been working in the industry for over four years with a background in aesthetics. New to the Dermatology world but excited to learn more! I love helping patients feel their best and learning about new treatments along with products. In my free time, I enjoy being at the lake, spending time with my fur babies, shopping, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Sienna

Aesthetic Coordinator

Sienna has been working in aesthetics for over 2 years a has true passion for the aesthetics industry. She is a ZO Skin Health certified expert and loves to help patients curate an impactful skincare routine. She has struggled with acne and pigmentation and is a true advocate for the power of medical grade products! She has attended numerous trainings nationwide on aesthetic products and services and hopes to never stop learning. Sienna believes the best part about working in aesthetics is helping everyone to feel beautiful! When not at FCD she is likely spending time with her two Golden Retrievers, Lennox and Tito, at the gym, creating social media content, or traveling with her significant other!

Ashley Huschka, RN, BSN

Practice Director

Ashley joined the Fargo Center for Dermatology in January 2023 as our practice director. She has a background in cosmetology and a Bachelors in Nursing from Mayville State University. She has many years of leadership experience and is passionate about leading others. When she is not at the office, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and close friends. She also enjoys shopping and vacationing.

Hayley Lugert

Office Manager

Hayley has been working in the medical community for over 10 years and joined the FCD Patient Relations team in May 2022. She is a licensed Cosmetologist who loves all things skincare, assisting our patients, and supporting the Patient Relations team. Outside of the clinic, Hayley lives with her Husband, son, their 2 dogs and a cat. She has a passion for animals, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Sara Gjevre, RN, BSN

Clinical Care Manager

Sara is a registered nurse with a B.S. in Nursing from the University of North Dakota. Out of her seventeen years as a nurse, she has spent six of them in a formal leadership role and she has brought her experience to FCD as our RN Clinical Care Manager. When she is not busy providing supportive and compassionate patient care, her and her husband are kept busy running their two children to all their practices and sporting events. Sara also enjoys golfing, biking, shopping, and spending time at the lake with her family.

Kimberly Wonch

Marketing Manager

Christyn Burns

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Christyn has known Dr. Ness and her family for 5 years and has been a part of Fargo Center for Dermatology's clinic staff since September 2022 as an office assistant, doing whatever needs to be done. Christyn lives in West Fargo with her husband and two Goldendoodles Karl and Kora. In her free time, she enjoys camping all over the Midwest with her husband and dogs, traveling whenever possible, and spending time with family and friends.

Bridgette Schlenner

Executive Assistant

Karly Prien, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Nurse Supervisor

Karly started at FCD in 2022 as a licensed practical nurse and has since also taken on a role as the Biologic Coordinator. She has also been trained on the Xtrac laser and PDT treatments. Karly has extensive experience in the medical field, including IV certification, work in the ICU and pediatric oncology units, and roles as a unit clerk and administrative assistant. She lives with her husband and two sons in Horace. She enjoys spending lots of time with them outdoors

Alyssa Tjosaas, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Nurse Supervisor

Alyssa has been assisting our patients since 2017 as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with extensive experience working in dermatology. She believes that proper education is the key to maintaining skin health and always loves teaching her patients about their medications and how to properly use them. She is equally passionate about helping patients with cosmetic procedures. Alyssa lives just outside of Barnesville, MN, with her husband and is dedicated to showing horses across the country. She has won three world titles at the Pinto World Show!

Jeanne Steiner, RN

Phone Triage Nurse

Jeanne is a registered nurse with a B.S. in Nursing who has 10 years of experience as an oncology nurse. She loves learning new specialties and has enjoyed building relationships with our patients since starting as our phone triage RN in May 2022. Jeanne lives in Fargo with her husband, two daughters, and their family dog. She loves spending time with her family at the pool and reading in her free time.

Victoria Halland, ST

Surgical Technologist

Vicky has been a surgical technician at Fargo Dermatology since 2009. She enjoys doing surgeries and suturing when she gets the chance so it's no surprise that her favorite procedure is the non-surgical thread lift. Vicky spends her free time planting, maintaining, and photographing her beautiful flower gardens. She also enjoys playing bingo during the winter or on bad weather days.

Lillian Anderson, LPN

License Practical Nurse

Lillian graduated from MState in December of 2023 and started her career in nursing in geriatrics. With a passion for helping anyone and everyone with whatever they may need! Lily joined the Fargo Derm team in the summer of 2024 and is excited to explore the world of Dermatology!

Nikolina Dogan, MA

Medical Assistant / Medical Nurse Supervisor

Nikolina started at FCD as a medical assistant (MA) in February 2021 and transitioned to Dr. Ness’ lead MA later that year. She has a B.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness. Nikolina enjoys all aspects of dermatology and learning about various treatment options and new aesthetic services. Nikolina was born in Bosnia and she now enjoys spending time volunteering with refugee families. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and fiancé.

Sam Dougherty, CMA

Certified Medical Assistant

Sam has been assisting our patients as a certified medical assistant at FCD since 2018. She has an Associate's Degree in Health Sciences with a certification in Medical Assisting. Sam loves getting to know her patients and helping them with their skin care needs. She currently lives in Fargo where she is raising her two kids and enjoys spending time at their family farm in Mayville.

Dawn Pfeifer, MA

Medical Assistant

Dawn graduated with her MA in 2011 from Minnesota School of Business in Moorhead. She lived in Red Wing, MN for 6.5 years and moved back to Moorhead with her husband and 3 children in the Spring of 2023. In her spare time, Dawn likes to read and go for walks with her kids and friends. She has worked in family practice, pediatrics, and internal med. When she started at Fargo Center for Dermatology this Spring everything was new to her, and she has learned so much! Dawn loves seeing the transformation for all things skin, especially acne. She says that watching our patients feel confident and love their skin again is the best reward! The most incredible things she has learned about are skin pen and how many different diagnoses and treatment options there could be for 1 rash.

Taylor Zimmerman, MA

Medical Assistant

Taylor Graduated from Butler CC with a degree in Health Science. She worked in Pediatric Orthopedics for 3 years before transitioning to Dermatology in April of this year. Her favorite part of Dermatology is the various treatment options for patients to receive a regimen that perfectly suits them so they can achieve their skin goals. In her free time she enjoys trying new coffee shops, trying new workout classes and spending time at home with her pups.

Michaela Wood, MA

Medical Assistant

Michaela graduated from NDSU with a B.S. in biological sciences and chemistry. She worked as a CNA for nearly 5 years before becoming a medical assistant at a dermatology clinic in Colorado, where she spent the last year living. She is planning to apply to PA school in the near future in hopes to pursue her dermatological interests. Michaela is happy to be back in the Fargo community assisting patients anywhere from skin exams to more specialized treatments. In her free time, Michaela enjoys spending time with family and friends at the lake, reading, traveling, working out and going on walks or playing fetch with her 3-year-old Goldendoodle named Oakley.

Allison Roiger, MA

Medical Assistant / Previous Gap Year Intern

Allison started her dermatology career at FCD as a gap year intern and transitioned to full-time in March 2023. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. As someone who struggled with acne in the past, Allison enjoys working with acne patients and is always excited to join them in the process of seeing their skin clear up. In her free time, Allison enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts, and trying to keep house plants alive.

Ken, MA

Medical Assistant

Chris, MA

Medical Assistant

Faith Morris

Gap Year Intern

Faith graduated from NDSU with a biological sciences degree. She is currently in the application process for Physician Assistant programs. Faith's favorite part about being a PA intern at FD is having the opportunity to learn a new side of medicine from the providers while helping patients feel confident in their own skin. Fun fact, Faith used to play hockey for Fargo Davies High School and was captain for 2 years gathering leadership experience. Faith enjoys being with her furry babies and spending time with family and friends at the lake.

Tori Larson

Gap Year Intern

Tori graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She is currently working on the process of applying to graduate school. Her favorite part of dermatology is helping patients feel comfortable in their own skin and learning about the various treatments to promote better skin. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Halle Erickson

Gap Year Intern

Halle joined FCD as a gap year intern after graduating from MSUM as a student athlete with a major in Biology: Health and Medical science and a double minor in neuroscience and psychology. She is currently in the application process for Physician Assistant programs. She is excited to learn from Dr. Ness as she gets hands on medical experience learning about dermatology. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family at the lake, traveling, and watching volleyball.

Maddie

Gap Year Intern

Ryleigh

Gap Year Intern

Emily

Gap Year Intern

Tausha Bolluyt, RT

Radiation Therapist

Tausha is a Registered Technologist with certifications in Radiography and Radiation Therapy. She began her medical education at North Dakota State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Radiological Sciences. She continued her studies at the Mayo School of Health Sciences earning a bachelor's degree in applied sciences, specializing in Radiation Therapy. She has been employed as a Radiation Therapist for over 15 years in various settings. One of her favorite focuses is patient education. When Tausha is not providing outstanding patient care, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. She and her husband live in Fergus Falls, MN with their 2 children. Tausha and her family like spending time outdoors and exploring new areas.

Jill Heider, RT

Radiation Therapist

Jillian is a radiation therapist who earned her bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from St. Catherine's University. She has previous radiation experience in hospital-based oncology settings and bachelor's degrees in Biology from NDSU and Exercise Science from MSUM. As a North Dakota native, she is happy to be back in Fargo closer to family and helping patients in the community. Jillian lives in Fargo with her husband and black labrador. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with friends and family.

Sarah Overland, CPC

Senior Coding and Billing Specialist

As our Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Sarah has over 25 years of experience in insurance billing and coding, she is our go-to person for answering patient questions about insurance. Sarah has been working with our practice since 2015. In her previous career, Sarah was a licensed cosmetologist, graduating from Aveda Institute of Minneapolis. Outside of the office, Sarah is married to her husband of 25+ years and has three daughters. In her free time, she loves traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family on the lake.

Amanda Rude

Billing Specialist

Amanda works as our billing/insurance specialist. She originally started as a Patients Relations Lead in 2017. She loves assisting people with claims and helping them navigate the complexities of insurance. Amanda is married to her high school sweetheart and has two daughters currently working toward degrees in occupational therapy and nursing. Together, they love to travel and attend hockey games.

Courtney Sinclair

Billing Specialist

Courtney has been working in the medical billing and insurance world for ten years. She enjoys helping patients understand their medical bills and how medical insurance works. She’s excited to help patients at Fargo Center for Dermatology understand any billing concerns they have. She lives in Fargo with her husband and two young boys. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time at the lake, crafting, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Megan Todd

Patient Relations Supervisor

Megan has been working in the customer service field for over 10 years. She was born in Bismarck, ND but came to Fargo to attend North Dakota State University for her college career. In her free time, she loves to read, do anything outdoors, and spend time with her husband and Goldendoodle, Fran.

Emily Rios

Patient Relations

Emily has 5 years of customer service experience in the medical field and enjoys building relationships with patients, making sure everyone has a great experience and feels welcomed. She moved to the Fargo area from Dickinson in 2021 and loves the community here. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her partner, antique shopping and going for hikes when the weather is nice.

Jessica Kliem

Patient Relations

Jessica was born and raised in Southern Nebraska and moved to West Fargo in 2004. She is married to husband Jeremy (who is a lineman.), and they have 2 kids attending NDSU and 2 in high school. Jessica worked in Special Education for 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends, reading, traveling and visiting new places, especially if there is a beach, Jessica loves attending concerts, and rarely misses a Bison football game. She has been a patient of Dr. Ness for many years and is excited to be a part of the team at Fargo Derm!

Kennedy Peterson

PATIENT RELATIONS

Kennedy has a passion for making a positive impact on the healthcare experience, and has been a patient relations representative for three years. She is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a medical/aesthetic physician assistant. Originally from Fargo, she enjoys attending concerts, travelling, going to the lake and spending time with her two dogs Milo (Goldendoodle) and Aspen (Sheba lab mix).

Beth Jaroszewski

Patient Relations

Beth has been working in the medical field in customer service for the past 10 years. She enjoys getting to know patients and strives to make sure their experience is a positive one. She lives in Fargo with her son, daughter, dog, and cat. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with her family and friends, reading and trying out new recipes.

Andrea Hinkley

Aesthetic Specialist

Andrea was born and raised in Fargo, and is excited for this new opportunity to help patients feel confident in there own skin and being able to create great relationships with each of them. When Andrea is not at the clinic she is coaching little girls gymnastics for the FM Acro Team. In her free time she likes to go to the lake, enjoys shopping, traveling, or hanging out with friends and family.