Leo A. Conger, Jr., M.D. received his undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Texas A&M University and his Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. He received his Master of Public Health in Baltimore, MD. He completed residences in both Aerospace Medicine and Dermatology in San Antonio.

He began his private practice after over 21 years of distinguished Military Service, serving his last six years at Darnall Army Hospital at Fort Hood as Chief of the Dermatology Service. Dr. Conger is Board Certified in both Aerospace Medicine and Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers and other conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.

Joshua Embry, PA-C, certified Physician Assistant, has been with Dermatology Associates of Central Texas since 2006. He earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. During his Physician Assistant studies, he received academic recognition and was nominated to the Dean's List. He is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. As a PA trained in dermatology, he has received specialized training to perform a comprehensive dermatological examination as well as diagnose, treat and prescribe appropriate medical therapy for your dermatological needs. Additionally he is skilled in performing procedures that include shave biopsies, punch biopsies and cryotherapy.

Kara Hommerding, PA-C, certified Physician Assistant, has been with Dermatology Associates of Central Texas since 2008. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. During her Physician Assistant studies, she graduated with honors and inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She comes to our office with 4 years of family practice experience and a background in integrative medicine. She received her specialized dermatology training from Dr. Conger. She is an active member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Central Texas Physician Assistants Society.

All our physician assistants are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. Click to learn more about what a physician assistants.

Kellie Tibbetts graduated from the Jenissa Beauty Acadamy in 2003 where she received her Aesthetician license. She joined Dermatology Associates in May of 2005 where she works as an Aesthetician and a part-time Medical Assistant. She is trained and certified in microdermabrasions, chemical peels, lasers, body sugaring, IPL (Intense Pulse Light), dermaplaning, facials and make-up applications.  She has also learned to identify a variety of skin conditions and diseases. Kellie specializes in the Skin Medica and La Roche Posay skin care lines and Glo Minerals make-up. Kellie stays current with the latest technology and further extends her knowledge and skills by attending a variety of seminars.

A physician assistant (PA) is a health professional licensed by the state or credentialed by a federal employer to practice medicine as delegated by and with the supervision of a physician. PA's provide a broad range of medical and surgical services that traditionally have been performed by physicians. As part of their responsibilities, PA's perform physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, suture lacerations, and (in most states, including Texas) prescribe medications.

Physician assistants are trained in medicine, just like physicians, and in some programs PA's attend many of the same classed as medical students. Some of the major differences in a physician's education and a PA's education are the amount of time spent in their formal education and that PA's are not required to undertake an internship or residency.

A PA-C is a "physician assistant-certified". This person holds the title by passing the certification exam developed jointly by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. To maintain the certified status, a PA-C must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and take the national recertification exam every six years.