Dermatologists

Dr. Joshua M. Newman brings patients at Center For Sight and AMARA Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology a wide range of medical services for the care, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the skin, hair and nails. Dr. Newman earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

During his medical education, he was awarded a four-year academic scholarship and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He continued his postdoctoral education with an internship in Internal Medicine followed by a residency in Dermatology, both at the noted Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. After completing his residency, Dr. Newman entered private practice, first in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and later in Largo, Florida.

At Center For Sight, Dr. Newman specializes in providing advanced medical care, including the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers as well as the removal of both benign and malignant skin growths. For more advanced skin cancers, he utilizes Mohs Micrographic Surgery to achieve the best possible cure rates. In addition, he offers patients the latest cosmetic dermatological techniques, including sclerotherapy for spider veins. Dr. Newman has been repeatedly honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by the prestigious Top Doctors list published annually by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. He has also been voted “Best Dermatologist” in Venice by the readers of the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

Dr. Newman is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology with a subspeciality certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Mohs Surgery. He is also a member of the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and a fellow member of the Florida Academy of Dermatology.

As a University of Michigan graduate, Dr. Newman is a diehard Wolverine fan. When not cheering on his team, he enjoys tennis and boating. He lives with his two sons, Jared and Eli.

Location served: AMARA

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Shannon Bednarz is a Florida-licensed Physician Assistant. She works in collaboration with the Director of Dermatology Services at Center For Sight/AMARA, Joshua Newman, M.D. Shannon graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. She then earned her Master of Clinical Medical Science (MCMS) graduate degree and completed the Physician Assistant program at Barry University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Shannon completed the Diplomate Fellowship program; a prestigious comprehensive training program developed specifically for Physician Assistants working in the field of Dermatology. Physician Assistants with this certification have demonstrated a broad knowledge base of dermatologic conditions and treatment options to offer the highest level of patient care.

Shannon’s previous work experience as a Physician Assistant includes urgent care and family medicine environments, where she was responsible for providing healthcare for patients of all ages. Additionally, prior to her Physician Assistant studies, Shannon worked as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Center For Sight. She is thrilled to see her career path lead her back to Center For Sight to work in the newly established AMARA dermatology practice.

Physician Assistants (PAs) are healthcare providers who practice in collaboration with their physician. They are independently licensed and do not require the direct supervision of a physician. As a PA working with Dr. Newman, Shannon offers various medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic services, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of skin diseases, with a keen eye for skin cancer detection.

Shannon is a fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Locations served: AMARA, Englewood