Meet The Staff

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Rodney S.W. Basler, M.D.

Dr. Basler has been a Board-Certified Dermatologist for more than 30 years. He is Medical Director to both Skin P.C. Dermatology locations as well as South Lincoln Dermatology Clinic. Dr. Basler is avid supporter for the Nebraska Athletics Department. Dr. Basler enjoys traveling with his wife Debbie, their children and grandchildren.

Experience

• Dermatologist for Lincoln Veteran Affairs Hospital
• Dermatological care for UNL Health Center
• Dermatologist for Nebraska Huskers Athletic Department.

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 1964 – 1967
• Bachelor of Arts
• University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE 1967 – 1971
• Medical Degree
• St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 1971 – 1972
• Internship
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1972 – 1975
• Dermatology Residency
• United States Airforce 1975 – 1977
• University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ 1977 – 1978
• Dermatology Clinical Faculty Member

Certification

• American Board of Dermatology 1977

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Dermatology
• Nebraska Medical Association
• Nebraska Dermatology Society

Physician Assistant

Chad Hillyer, PA

Chad Hillyer has been a Physician Assistant for more than 11 years. He started his medical career as a member of the Dallas Cowboys Football Team medical staff. Chad enjoys providing outreach care at NYE Square Assisted Living due to his special interest in geriatric dermatology. Chad founded Skin P.C. in 2011 and lives in Valley, NE with his wife Holly and their two kids Addison and Brody.

Experience

• Skin P.C. Dermatology, Elkhorn, NE 2011 – Present
• Fremont Dermatology, Fremont, NE 2006 – Present
• Physician Home Care Associates, Omaha, NE 2003 – 2006
• W.B. Carrell Clinic, Dallas, TX 2001 – 2003

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 1993 – 1995
• Bachelor of Sciences in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Union College Physician Assistant Program, Lincoln, NE 1999 – 2001
• Degree in Primary Care Physician Assistant Studies

Certification/Licensure

• National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants 2001 – Present
• Nebraska State Licensure 2003 – Present

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Society, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Physician Assistants, fellow member
• International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine, fellow member
• Spokesperson for Galderma Forum, 2012

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Lyndsey G. Degenhardt, MPAS, PA-C

Lyndsey G. Degenhardt previously worked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation. Due to her experience in immunosuppressant and biologic medications, she has a special interest in immunologic dermatology. Lyndsey lives in Elkhorn with her husband Scott, their sons Grayson and Axel and their puggle, Bear.

Experience

• Skin P.C. Dermatology, Elkhorn, NE July 2012 – Present
• University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE February 2009 – July 2012

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 2002 – 2006
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Chemistry and Spanish Emphasis
• University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2006 – 2008
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Certification/Licensure

• National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants 2009 – Present
• Nebraska State Licensure 2009 – Present

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Society, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Physician Assistants, fellow member

Awards

Nebraska Dermatology Society Appreciation Award in recognition of outstanding service and the development and implementation of the “Protect the Skin You’re In” sun protection and skin cancer awareness educational campaign 2014

Skin Care Specialist

Kristal Baker

Kristal has been in dermatology for more than 20 years. In addition to dermatology, Kristal is a trained surgical technologist. Kristal has been trained on several dermatological lasers, and her experience is truly valued. Kristal resides in the Omaha area and enjoys spending time with her three children and two grandchildren.

Experience

• Skin P.C. Dermatology, Elkhorn, NE 2011 – Present
• Braddock Finnegan Dermatology, Omaha, NE 1997 – 2011

Education

• Metro Community College, Omaha, NE 1992 – 1994
• Associates Degree in Surgical Technology
• National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Association (NCEA), Ridgewood, NJ 2007

Certification/Licensure

• Lumenis Hair Laser and Microdermabrasion – 2003
• Candela V-Beam Laser – 2006
• Kinerase Skin Care Specialist Certification and Representative Spokesperson 2007
• NCEA Board Certification – 2007

Services Provided

• Skin care consultations
• Microneedling
• Chemical peels
• Acne surgery

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Mallory Hoskins, MPAS, PA-C

Mallory Hoskins is a Fremont native and the newest addition to our Skin P.C. Team. Mallory has a passion for practicing both general and cosmetic dermatology and enjoys interacting with patients of all ages. She lives in Fremont, Ne with her husband, Lane. Mallory enjoys running, teaching group fitness classes, and spending time with her family.

Education 

• University of Nebraska-Kearney, NE 2012-2016
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Sciences
• Union College Physician Assistant Program, Lincoln, NE 2016-2019
  • Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Certification/Licensure

• National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants 2016-Present
• Nebraska State Licensure 2019-Peasent

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Society, fellow member
• Nebraska Dermatology Physician Assistants, fellow member