Meet The Team

Dr. Kary Duncan, founder of Duncan Dermatology in 2003, is a distinguished dermatologist with dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Duncan completed residencies in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology, serving as chief resident in both programs at the University of Colorado and Yale University, respectively.​
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She remains active in academic dermatology as a Director of the American Board of Dermatology and has authored several publications, including co-authoring the textbook "Dermatology Essentials". Her expertise has been recognized with awards such as "Best Doctors in America" and "The Bay Area's Top Doctors Award".​
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At home in St. Helena, Dr. Duncan enjoys spending time with her husband and three children and being an active supporter of the family’s wine business. As a recent cancer survivor, she is thankful for her many blessings and is determined to “channel my health issues into hope for others.” By participating in the St. Helena Hospital’s Hereditary Cancer Consortium, she will do just that for the community she loves.​

Plastic surgery expert Dr. Carlos Wolf regularly visits Duncan Dermatology to administer injectables.

A partner at Miami Plastic Surgery with more than thirty years-experience, Dr. Wolf received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed a residency in Head/Neck surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans. He then completed his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

He is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, and a fellow of the American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery. 

Dr. Wolf’s patients always feel at home and confident in his care. They consistently refer their closest family and friends to him with the assurance that he will achieve extraordinary, yet natural and unique, results. Within the injectables community, Dr. Wolf is recognized as a Master Practitioner by companies including Galderma and ALLERGAN. While his skills are second-nature to him, Dr.  Wolf continues to acquire new techniques and skills that allow him to achieve the best results for each patient he sees.
He is also a regular guest on South Florida television and radio. An acclaimed author, Dr. Wolf writes a popular column for The Miami Herald and a blog for AnaCanseco.com blog in Spanish. He volunteers his medical services to victims of domestic violence.
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Dr. Wolf is equally at home in Spanish and English.

Dr. Meghan Hession is a colleague from the Golden State Dermatology network, having practiced in the Bay Area for the past 9 years. Her dedication is evident in each treatment, and she embraces daily opportunities to educate patients on the importance of healthy skin.

Dr. Hession is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
 
Areas of special interest for Dr. Hession include aesthetic injectable treatments such as neuromodulators and dermal fillers as well as lasers and radiofrequency skin tightening. She is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge for the benefit of the St. Helena community.

Dr. Hession offers a variety of cosmetic services including: Botox, Dermal Filler, Clear + Brilliant, Scarlet RF, SkinPen

A practicing nurse since 1986, Lisa’s nursing career began in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, where she worked for five years before transferring to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus. After nearly 20 years as an RN, she decided to specialize in dermatology and pursued a Master of Science degree in nursing from Yale University in 2005.​
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Lisa is a versatile practitioner with a comprehensive approach to skin health and beauty. Her expertise spans both medical dermatology and cosmetic treatments, offering clients a holistic solution to their skin concerns.​
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Complementing her medical expertise, Lisa is passionate about creating natural-looking anti-aging solutions, including Neurotoxins: For subtle wrinkle reduction, Dermal Fillers To restore volume and contour and Radiofrequency Microneedling: To improve skin texture and firmness.​
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Whether you're seeking treatment for a skin condition or looking to refresh your appearance, Lisa offers personalized care and effective solutions that promote both skin health and beauty.​
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Originally from Madison, Connecticut, Lisa relocated to Napa in 2007. She and her husband have a small home vineyard and enjoy making wine with friends.​

With over ten years of experience in the skincare field, Tasha focuses on the latest in medical aesthetic techniques, treatments, and therapies, with a desire to help her patients look and feel their best.

Having grown up around the medical aesthetic world, Tasha was interested in skin care from a young age.  Certified in chemical peeling and microdermabrasion, Tasha enjoys furthering her expertise through educational workshops.  As a results-driven Skin Therapist she is focusing on the medical facials offered at Duncan Dermatology, HydraFacialMD, chemical peels, and microcurrent.  She enjoys the intricacies each patient brings and is excited to educate patients on the importance of the health and care of their skin. 

In her free time, Tasha enjoys time with her husband, three children, and their dog.  They love trips to Tahoe and traditional Persian family dinners.

Having grown up in Northern California, watching her aesthetician mother open and grow a local Napa spa, skin care runs deep within Saskia.

Throughout her time in college, Saskia’s passion for health and nutrition guided her, ultimately leading her to pursue a career in skin care. Like mother – like daughter, Saskia approaches her skin care treatments in a balanced and holistic way – realizing that each patient is unique, with varying concerns. Saskia brings fresh eyes, techniques and ideas into each treatment, educating each patient and helping him/her achieve their skin care goals.​

Saskia is certified in microdermabrasion, advanced light technology, chemical peeling, microcurrent and nutrition. She is constantly looking to further educate herself in the newest modalities. Interested in furthering her knowledge and career, Saskia is working on becoming certified in lymphatic drainage. She eventually hopes to pursue a nursing career specializing in skin health and cosmetic treatments.

In her free time, you can find Saskia in a Bikram yoga or spin class, or running the streets of Napa. She enjoys traveling, camping, and researching the latest trends in skin care!

With over 15 years’ of experience in the skincare field, Liz uses the latest techniques, therapies, and treatments to help her patients look and feel their personal best.​

A teenage sufferer of acne, Liz’s self-consciousness about her skin ignited her passion to pursue a career as an aesthetician. Liz is certified in microdermabrasion, Revitalite Advanced Light Technology, Ultra Sonic Skin Care Scrubber, chemical peels, and MicroCurrent. She frequently enhances her skills with educational workshops at some of the nation’s top skin institutes. At Duncan Dermatology she is focused on results-driven treatments and offers acne facials, medical facials, anti-aging facials, chemical peels and HydraFacial® MD.​

In her spare time Liz travels and enjoys spending time with husband and “fur children” Lucky and Eli.​

Shelley is a licensed aesthetician with 15 year of medical/clinical experience. She is dedicated to providing exceptional skin care services and treatment solutions tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

With a passion for skin health and beauty, Shelley combines her expertise with a keen eye for detail to deliver personalized care and stunning results.

Whether addressing specific skin concerns or maintaining a glowing, healthy complexion, Shelley is committed to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

Isha has spent 4 amazing years at Duncan Dermatology, specializing in everything from SkinCeuticals to treatments and procedures. Whether you're looking for a basic facial or a cosmetic procedure, she is here to get you on the perfect skin journey!

Isha is also a proud wife to a firefighter in Napa and a mom of two kids who keep her busy with their activities when not in the SkinLab. When she is not pampering skin, you'll find her soaking up family time by the pool, firing up the BBQ, and making sure everyone is all lathered up in SPF and hats!

Isha has dealt with her own skin struggles, including acne and discoloration that inspired her to dive into the world of skincare. She joined the SkinCeuticals Ambassador program to deepen her knowledge and bring the best treatments to clients.

She is excited to help you on your own skin journey, so book a complimentary consultation with Isha and get yours started!

Simone is the glue that keeps the Skin Lab at its best.  Her many roles include medical assisting for Lisa on cosmetic days as well as greeting patients and scheduling treatments. She also has a passion for skin care and helping patients find the right products to meet their skin care goals.​
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In her free time, Simone likes to join pickup volleyball games, read, and going to the beach.

Brianna is our first impression which she takes very seriously in making sure it is a great experience. She thrives on connecting with new patients and takes pride in nurturing enduring, meaningful relationships with loyal SkinLab members.​
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In her off hours, Brianna enjoys day trips and hiking.​