Genét DeFazio is a Board Certified Physician Assistant specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She has been practicing in Manhattan since 2009. Genét graduated Magna cum Laude from Loyola University in Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Biology before moving on to complete her Physician Assistant training. Genét received her Master's Degree in Health Science from the Drexel University Hahnemann Physician Assistant program. She graduated at the top of her class, receiving the Elizabeth Peabody Stolberg award for academic excellence. She is a member of both the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants and the Alpha Eta National Honor Society for Allied Health Professions. Genét is licensed by the New York State Board of Education and is an active member of The American Academy of Physician Assistants and The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Genét evaluates and treats patients presenting with a wide range of dermatologic conditions, including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and cancers of the skin. She is also trained in the use of Botox® and fillers, and has a particular interest in cosmetic laser treatments such as those for anti-aging, and the treatment of pigmentary issues, brown spots, redness, acne scarring and wrinkling or laxity of the skin.
A Physician Assistant, or PA, is a licensed health care professional, trained to provide patient evaluation, education, and health care services. PAs provide a broad range of medical and surgical services that traditionally have been performed by physicians. As part of their responsibilities, PAs perform physical exams and many procedures, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications. Because of the close working relationship that PAs have with physicians, PAs are educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training. In order to maintain national certification, PAs must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years, and take the national re-certification exam every six years.