OUR DERMATOLOGISTS

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 became a member of 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 dual board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery 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 plus 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. In 2021, Dr. Madson completed his second board-certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, a distinction that demonstrates meeting the high standards of knowledge and skill in Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Madson treats patients of all ages who suffer from various dermatology conditions and skin diseases. He focuses his time in our Bellevue, Papillion 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  and Norfolk locations.

Melissa Diamantis Darling, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, triple board-certified dermatologist at Midwest Dermatology. She has three board certifications in dermatology, dermatopathology, and micrographic dermatologic surgery and has a strong interest and over a decade of experience in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery.

Dr. Darling attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She graduated at the top of her class and was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing a transitional year at University of Texas Southwestern in Austin, she completed her dermatology residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock and served as chief resident during her final year. Dr. Darling subsequently completely her dermatopathology fellowship 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. In 2021, she became one of the first dermatologists in the country to become board-certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Darling was born and raised in Omaha.  She came into medicine at an early age, thanks to having a father who has practiced cardiology in Omaha for the last several decades. She graduated as Valedictorian from Burke High School. She went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated summa cum laude, the highest distinction, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Darling is married and has four children (two girls and two boys). She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and traveling. Interestingly, her sister is also a dermatologist who practices in North Carolina. They do enjoy attending meetings together, and dermatology is discussed often.

Dr. Darling is currently welcoming new patients, both adults and children, at the Midtown, Lakeside, and Oakview locations in Omaha and in Norfolk.

She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS), and the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP).

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

“Dr. Darling is the best!”

COLLIN R. PARKER, M.D.

Dr. Parker to see patients in Midtown, Lakeside, Oakview and Norfolk locations.

Collin R. Parker, M.D., joined Midwest Dermatology in July 2021 as an experienced, dual board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Fellow specializing in general dermatology, skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology.  Dr. Parker is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology,  and recently earned a second board-certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.   He is a Fellowship trained Mohs surgeon and also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).

After graduating from Gonzaga University, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This was followed by an internship and dermatology residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Parker joined Affiliated Dermatologists in Morristown, New Jersey, providing his brand of patient-centered, medically sound dermatology care.  At the same time, he earned a prestigious Mohs Fellowship through The American College of Mohs Surgery, completing an intensive program that includes extensive training and experience in Mohs skin cancer surgery, reading and interpreting pathology of the skin, and complex reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Parker is now taking appointments and is excited to meet you and participate in your care. He welcomes children and adults dealing with all dermatology concerns. When asked about his medically sound approach to health care, Dr. Parker explains that:

“Medically sound dermatology means knowing what you’re looking at, why it occurs and how to treat it. It means doing what needs to be done, not what bills the most, educating patients on their conditions, giving them all the information they need to successfully manage their condition, and to ultimately treat everyone like I would my own family.”

Dr. Parker also sees patients interested in aesthetic dermatology including state of-the-art laser treatment and facial rejuvenation procedures. He sees patients at Midwest Dermatology’s Midtown Omaha, Lakeside Omaha, Oakview Omaha and Norfolk office locations.

Dr. Parker takes pride in building relationships with his patients, and his focus on relationships is evident outside the office, too. When he is not spending time with his wife and three children or biking local trails, he can often be found coaching youth soccer and mentoring at-risk children.

JOHN r. lUCKASEN m.d.

 rETIRED,  dECEMBER 31, 2020

As Midwest Dermatology’s founding physician, Dr. Luckasen has been a trusted provider to many patients in the past forty five years.  We are thankful for his leadership and excellence in medicine and wish him a grand retirement!