Delivering competent, quality, and compassionate care with desired outcomes starts with the people delivering the care. At Dermcheck & Medspa, our extensively trained and certified physician and nurse practitioner know what it takes to achieve the best results for you.
Peter L. Mattei IV, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon
Dr. Peter Mattei is dual board-certified in general dermatology and micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, commonly referred to as Mohs surgery. In addition to diagnosing, evaluating, and treating general skin, hair, and nail conditions, Dr. Mattei has additional formal training performing a specialized surgical technique that minimizes the removal of healthy tissue when treating certain skin cancers with surgery. This surgery referred to as Mohs, named after the physician who pioneered the technique, examines individually removed layers of the skin under a microscope to maximize cosmetic outcome in particularly important in sensitive areas such as the face, nose, and ear.
Dr. Mattei completed medical school at Drexel University School of Medicine. After completing a medical internship, Dr. Mattei proudly served in various active-duty Air Force assignments as a flight surgeon including deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He went on to complete a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School before completing his dermatology residency at Johns Hopkins followed by fellowships in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology and Cosmetic Dermatology.
Undergraduate Education
The College of William and Mary
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency
Dermatology - Johns Hopkins University
Fellowships
Research - MGH / Harvard Medical School
Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology - Skin Institute of South Florida
Cosmetic Dermatology - American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
Frainelys Cruz, DNP, NP
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
Frainelys Cruz is an experienced aesthetic nurse practitioner with extensive training in non-invasive cosmetic treatments and procedures. Frainelys worked as a registered nurse before pursuing additional education and training culminating in a doctoral nursing practice degree (DNP) and becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Before committing to full-time practice in aesthetic medicine, Frainelys gained valuable experience working in regenerative medicine as well as behavioral health obtaining certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). These earlier experiences built on her existing passion for wellness and helping patients embody beauty on the inside and out.
Nurse Practitioner Cruz has received formal advance training and education in aesthetic medicine through the American Academy of Procedural Medicine and the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. She takes pride in exceptional and safe patient care with delivering a broad range of non-invasive cosmetic services from neurotoxin injectables to PDO (Collagen) Threads.
Undergraduate Education
Valencia College
AdventHealth University
Graduate Nursing Education
MSN - Chamberlain University
DNP - University of South Florida
Membership, Training, and Additional Certifications