Meet The Team

Tammy Ryan

With 11 years experience as a registered nurse, including seven years as a medical aesthetician, Tammy brings a wide range of capabilities to our team. Her specialties include laser treatments for hair removal, veins of the face and legs, skin tightening for wrinkle reduction and skin rejuvenation, IPL for photodamaged skin, microdermabrasion, a wide variety of chemical peels, eyebrow shaping, skin care consults, skin analysis, and product sales, as well as post-operative and follow-up care of all surgical patients. She has training in Radiesse, Sculptra, Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, Restylane and Perlane, and finds her greatest professional fulfillment in helping patients address their total skin care needs.

• Allied Health Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Certified Nurse Injector
• Certified in Candela Laser
• Certified in Microdermabrasion
• Certified in Glo Therapeutics
• Certified in IS Clinical Skincare
• Certified in Obagi Skincare
• Certified in Image Skincare

Kim Stokes

In addition to more than a decade of experience as a surgical assistant, Kim has also helped us communicate and inform target markets about the advantages of our practice. Her dedication to patients and fellow medical professionals has led her to become a BLS (Basic Life Support) Instructor with the American Heart Association. She is working on her ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and riding her horses.

Denise Hamilton

Denise contributes to our team in a variety of ways, including patient education, inventory control, billing and insurance and other vital accounting procedures. She enjoys providing excellent continuity of care, working with patients from the time they make their initial appointment through post-surgery visits. Like all members of our cosmetic surgery team, she prides herself on helping patients set expectations and understand every aspect of the procedures they choose.

Dee Dee Katopodis

According to her official job description, Dee Dee "works closely with staff to coordinate patient services and enhance their overall experience." But when colleagues describe her, they use phrases such as "outstanding interaction with patients and staff," and "a valuable frontline person in the practice."

For anyone who wants to know more about Cosmetic Surgery, this native Charlottean, graduate of King's College, and member of our team is the go-to expert. Please contact DeeDee For more information on our Lunch and Learns 704-714-2240.