OUR DERMATOLOGISTS

JOHN R. LUCKASEN, M.D.

Dr. Luckasen sees patients in Midtown and Oakview locations.

John R. Luckasen, M.D., is an Omaha native and actually founded Midwest Dermatology. Dr. Luckasen was one of the first dermatologists in the region to perform Mohs surgery, which has the highest cure rate of any skin cancer treatment. Dr. Luckasen has helped thousands of patients achieve successful cancer-free outcomes over the years.

Dr. Luckasen is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology,is a Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology, and he is also board certified by the American Board of Dermatopathology. Dr. Luckasen attended the University of Nebraska for both his undergraduate and medical degree programs. He then completed advanced specialty training at the University of Southern California and the University of Minnesota. Before settling in Omaha, Dr. Luckasen served his country as a military physician at the U.S. Army Hospital in Japan.

In addition to treating skin cancer patients, Dr. Luckasen treats patients suffering from skin diseases as well as patients seeking to enhance or alter their appearance. Like his colleagues, Dr. Luckasen holds a number of professional memberships in associations ranging from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery to the American Society of Laser Medicine. He currently sees patients at the Doctors’ Building in midtown Omaha and at the Oakview office location.

“I have been going to Dr. Luckasen for over 20 years. He and his staff have always treated me with respect, professionalism, and he has been an excellent doctor! I highly recommend Dr. Luckasen and his staff.”

“Dr. Luckasen is always very professional and friendly. He has taken very good care of me over the years.”

JASON S. PAPENFUSS, M.D.

Dr. Papenfuss sees patients in Midtown, Lakeside, and Norfolk locations.

Jason S. Papenfuss, M.D., is an Omaha native and has what’s best described as a family connection to Midwest Dermatology. That’s because he is the son of Dr. Stephen C. Papenfuss, one of the original founding physicians of the Midwest Dermatology practice.

Dr. Jason Papenfuss is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his specialty training at the Utah Health and Science Center, and at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Papenfuss is a proud member of numerous national, regional and state professional organizations, including the Skin Cancer Foundation, the National Psoriasis Foundation and the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

Dr. Papenfuss treats children and adults dealing with a variety of general dermatology conditions. Additionally, he is trained in prevention and surgical treatment of skin cancer including Mohs microscopic skin cancer surgery offering the highest cure rate in the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers.  And Dr. Papenfuss helps patients achieve their lifestyle goals through cosmetic dermatology services such as FX Laser and CoolSculpting. He sees patients at Midwest Dermatology’s Midtown Omaha, Lakeside Omaha and Norfolk office locations. Patients regularly share that they appreciate his listening skills and the positive results and outcomes that he helps them achieve.

“Dr. Jason and the entire staff were awesome! Very courteous! Doctor always explains everything, and is very informative.”

“I have complete faith in Dr. Papenfuss.”

“Well done, from check in, short wait time, visit with nurse, Dr. Papenfuss’s professional care, and check out. I have recommended Dr. Papenfuss and Midwest Dermatology to many.”

JUSTIN G. MADSON, M.D., PH.D.

Dr. Madson sees patients in Bellevue, Papillion and Norfolk locations.

Justin G. Madson, M.D., Ph.D., is also an Omaha native and physician who joined our Midwest Dermatology team in 2012. The son of a noted Omaha ophthalmologist, Dr. Madson grew up around medicine and joined Midwest Dermatology to help us provide top notch dermatology care for our patients.

Dr. Madson is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and went on to earn a master’s degree in biology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dr. Madson took his education full circle, adding a medical degree and a doctorate degree in molecular studies from Creighton University. After graduating from Creighton with dual doctorates, Dr. Madson completed specialty dermatology training at the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is a member of numerous national, regional and state medical associations, including the Acne and Rosacea Society and the National Psoriasis Foundation among others.

Dr. Madson treats patients of all ages who suffer from various dermatology conditions and skin diseases. He focuses his time in our Bellevue, Papillion, Midtown Omaha and Norfolk office locations, and patients in those locations regularly cite his strong listening skills and personable manner. Away from Midwest Dermatology, Dr. Madson shares his time and talents as a medical volunteer at Camp Discovery, a camp for children suffering from severe dermatology diseases.

“Dr. Madson did a great job along with his nurse. All procedures were explained in depth, along with the after care.”

“Everyone was pleasant, but Dr. Madson was downright delightful.”

MELISSA DIAMANTIS DARLING, M.D.

Dr. Darling sees patients in Midtown, Oakview, Lakeside, Bellevue and Norfolk locations.

Melissa Diamantis Darling, M.D., was born and raised in Omaha. Although she’s the newest member of the Midwest Dermatology team, Dr. Darling came into medicine at an early age, thanks to having a father who has practiced cardiology in Omaha for the last several decades.

Dr. Darling is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston/MD Anderson Cancer Center and went on to complete her dermatology residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. In recognition of her achievement, she was named Chief Resident during the final year of her residency. Post residency, Dr. Darling participated as a Fellow in Dermatopathology at the University of Virginia. Working alongside two recognized experts in the field, Dr. Darling credits this subspecialty training for honing her diagnostic skills and ability to diagnose skin cancers, tumors, rashes and other skin conditions.

Dr. Darling is married and she and her husband are parents to four children. Interestingly, her sister is also a dermatologist who practices on the East Coast. It is unforeseen if they will ever practice in the same city, but they do enjoy attending meetings together!

Dr. Darling is currently welcoming new patients to her new Midwest Dermatology practice offices in Omaha at the Midtown, Lakeside and Oakview locations and in Bellevue.

“Dr. Darling and her assistants were very caring and helped ease my anxiety.”

“Dr. Darling is the best!”

Remembering Dr. Bert Frichot, III

We are sad to share that Dr. Bert (Chuck) Frichot III, who cared for countless Midwest Dermatology patients over his 26-year career, recently passed way. He is survived by his wife Joy, two children, and nine grandchildren.

Beloved by patients and colleagues, Dr. Frichot was a founding physician for our practice. His medically sound approach to dermatology, genuine nature and unmistakable laugh earned him the respect of everyone with whom he came into contact. For years, he served as our primary physician in the Midwest Dermatology clinics in Bellevue and Nebraska City, helping to ensure that patients in Southeast Nebraska had access to the care they needed. Patients of our Norfolk office frequently share fond memories of the personal connections he forged with his patients.

Dr. Frichot joined Midwest Dermatology after graduating from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completing a dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota. He became board certified in dermatology and was also a Fellow in the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (FASDS).

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear friend and we share our deepest condolences with the family.