Julie C. Harper, MD
She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, and went on to complete an internship in Internal Medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree at Southeast Missouri State University and her dermatology residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Dr. Harper is a Founding Director of the American Acne and Rosacea Society and is the organization’s past-President. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and recently served on the AAD’s Acne Work Group, tasked with writing acne treatment guidelines. Dr. Harper is also a member of the Women’s Dermatological Society and a former President of the Alabama Dermatological Society. She was a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham through 2020.
She has written and spoken on the subject of acne and rosacea extensively. Some of Dr. Harper’s writings can be found in journals, and publications.
Elizabeth Chase, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Chase, a Jackson, Mississippi native, earned her undergraduate degree in art and biology from the University of Mississippi as a Carrier Scholar, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and being inducted into the Ole Miss Hall of Fame. She completed medical school at the University of Mississippi with honors, AOA distinction, and the Carl G. Evers award, followed by a dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where she served as chief surgical resident.
She then completed an ACGME-accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center—one of the largest Mohs training programs in the country. Since 2016, Dr. Chase has performed thousands of Mohs surgeries and provides comprehensive procedural dermatology care. Board Certified in both Dermatology and Mohs Surgery, she is also a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, representing the highest level of training in the field.
Previously clinical faculty at the University of Texas San Antonio, Dr. Chase has authored numerous publications, presented at national meetings, and mentored medical students and residents. She is known for her warmth, professionalism, and patient-first philosophy—treating every individual as she would her own family. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and three children, and enjoys art, gardening, and cheering for SEC underdogs.
Rebecca Edwards, CRNP
Rebecca Edwards, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Samford University in 1998. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee in 2001. During her nurse practitioner studies, she was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Rebecca is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Rebecca is an active member of the Nurse Practitioner Society of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Alabama State Nurses Association, and the Central Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association.
Katie Tuck, CRNP
Katie Tuck, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, has been practicing since 2000. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Samford University in 1995 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999. During her nursing studies, she was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Katie is licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Katie has received specialized training in dermatology and is able to provide a full scope of dermatological services. She can examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate medical therapy for patients’ dermatological needs and can perform complete skin examinations.
Hannah George, CRNP
Hannah George is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in medical dermatology. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017 and has been dedicated to caring for patients with a wide range of skin conditions ever since.
After completing her graduate studies, Hannah moved to Houston, Texas, where she practiced in a dermatology clinic for five years. During this time, she developed a strong passion for treating acne, psoriasis, and other chronic skin conditions, as well as performing thorough full-body skin examinations to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers.
Known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, Hannah strives to make each patient feel comfortable and cared for while addressing their unique skin health concerns.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishes time with her husband, Christopher and young son, David.
Leia Ferlisi
Licensed Aesthetician
Leia Ferlisi is a Vestavia native and current resident. She received her BA from the University of Montevallo. Leia is a licensed Medical Aesthetician who has been with The Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham for 11 years. She loves learning and has attended many educational seminars and trainings to stay up to date with the latest in skin care products and treatments. She is extremely knowledgeable about all of the skin care products and what results to expect.
Leia specializes in customized facials for each patient, HydraFacial, microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplane, microdermabrasion, Morpheus8 and laser hair removal. With your initial consult with Leia, your skin care concerns will be addressed as well as any questions you have. She will make skillful recommendations as to what skin care regimen is best for your needs and concerns as well as treatments to help you achieve the best results for your skin.
Logan Lowery
Practice Manager
Logan has been with the Dermatology & Skin Care Center for 12 years. She was previously the Front Office Manager and transitioned into the Practice Manager in 2019. Logan is a Certified Physician Practice Manager since 2022. She enjoys helping meet the needs of each patient and is always up for a challenge to improve our office.
Logan resides in Helena where she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and their family dog; Elvis. During her free time she enjoys spending time at her sons’ sporting events, relaxing with her family, and mentoring other women.
She hopes to help shape our clinic into the best it can be to bring our patients the best care possible. She believes in leading our team by example, and hopes to bring out the best versions of each of our employees.