
Call for Nominations
At NSDDS, we strive to make a difference in our communities and improve the lives of our patients. We are a non-profit organization that runs on the support of our members and their commitment to the practice of dermatology. Our board of directors is made up of volunteers who dedicate their time and resources to furthering the mission of the NSDDS.
We believe serving on the board of directors is an incredibly rewarding experience. Our members are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and pride in the work they do for our organization. We strive to create an environment that is both stimulating and supportive. Submit your nomination to make a difference in your community by serving as a Director-at-Large on the NSDDS Board of Directors.

David Cotter, MD
President
Annual Meeting Co-Chair
Dr. Cotter is a native Las Vegan and proud to practice dermatology in his home town. He is a board certified dermatologist who practices at Las Vegas Dermatology and is the other half of The Derm Bros.

Michael Zumwalt, MD
Vice President
Dr. Zumwalt is a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute in Carson City, NV.

Grace Kim, DO
Secretary
Dr. Kim is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon specializing in Cutaneous oncology and dermatological conditions for skin of color.

Graham Litchman, DO, MS
Treasurer
Annual Meeting Chair
Graham Litchman, DO, MS, is a board-certified dermatologist at Vivida Dermatology, which has locations in Las Vegas, Henderson, Nevada, and St. George, Utah. Dr. Litchman specializes in general dermatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, eczema, psoriasis, infections, acne, and various conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

Robert Liberman, MD
Director-at-Large
Robert D. Lieberman, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and co-medical director of Thomas Dermatology. He specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, in addition to his busy general dermatology practice in Thomas Dermatology’s Post Road and Henderson offices. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at UNLV School of Medicine.

Shaundra Eichstadt, MD
Director-at-Large
Dr. Eichstadt is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon. She utilizes her experience and attention to detail in Mohs surgery as well as reconstructive surgery to achieve the best outcomes for her patients.
She enjoys helping patients achieve their goals to become their most confident selves, all while maintaining a natural, youthful appearance.

James Q. Del Rosso, DO
Director-at-Large
James Q. Del Rosso, DO has been practicing dermatology since 1986, and in the Las Vegas area at the Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics since 1997. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Touro University of College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada and has the distinction of being the first and only dermatology residency program director in the history of the state of Nevada.
Dr. Del Rosso is an internationally renowned dermatologist. He is Clinical Editor of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, and was President of the American Acne & Rosacea Society, American Society of Mohs Surgery, and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. He is one of the most highly requested and well respected educators in dermatology, invited to present regularly at dermatology meetings both nationally and internationally.

Victoria Guerra Farley, MD
Immediate Past President 2025
Victoria Guerra Farley, MD, FAAD is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing at Vivida Dermatology for the last five year. Dr. Farley always knew she wanted to go into medicine and when she was 12 decided to go into dermatology after seeing what her uncle and close friend had to go through dealing with vitiligo and cystic acne, respectively. She has been in Las Vegas for over 10 years practicing general medical dermatology. She gives back to the community by regularly volunteering at Volunteers in Medicine at Southern Nevada, where she sees patients monthly with no insurance. She has also worked in the community by being on the community faculty at both the UNLV School of Medicine and Touro Medical School and regularly have medical students that rotate and try to teach as much as possible.

Miriam Bettencourt, MD
Past President 2024
Miriam S Bettencourt, MD is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Nevada and Adjunct Professor at Touro University. She is a MOHS surgeon also practicing Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology. She started her medical career in Brazil and attended a residency of Internal Medicine and Dermatology at University of São Paulo, followed by a residency of Family Medicine and Dermatology at Duke University. Subsequently, she joined the University of South Florida as Assistant Clinical Professor and Associate Residency Program Director, Head of the Clinical Trials Division and Chief of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. She has been practicing in Las Vegas since 2002. She is the Founder and Director of the Women Physicians Medical Society in Las Vegas and has participated in several committees of the AAD and Women’s Derm Society. Dr Bettencourt has been the Investigator of multiple Clinical trials and she is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker. She is faculty of the Las Vegas Derm Seminar as the Moderator for the Best Cases of Las Vegas session. She was selected by the AAD to participate in Leadership Forums and represent the state of Nevada at past Legislative Conferences. She is a true believer of balance in life, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, staying fit and traveling with her husband.

Jennifer DePry, DO
Past President 2023
Jennifer DePry, DO, is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She has a strong clinical and research interest in skin cancer, particularly among immunosuppressed patients. Providing exceptional care to patients, contributing to dermatology research efforts and serving as a guest editor for medical journals are some of the most rewarding aspects of her career. She is a certified yoga instructor and also enjoys outdoor sports, exploring new cities and cooking with her husband and son.

Douglas Fife, MD
Past President 2022
Douglas Fife, MD, is the founder of Vivida Dermatology (formerly Surgical Dermatology & Laser Center), a full-service dermatology practice dedicated to exceptional care of patients. He is a fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who is passionate about Mohs, reconstruction, acne scar therapy and laser medicine. With fellow Las Vegas dermatologists Drs. Candace Spann and Rob Lieberman, he started a Dermatology Journal Club in 2010, which meets monthly and has helped unify the southern Nevada dermatology community. Vivida has 17 outstanding providers and four locations in Nevada and Southern Utah. Dr. Fife loves spending time with his three children, surfing, snowboarding, fishing, golfing and mountain biking.

Whitney Hovenic, MD, MPH
Past President 2021
Whitney Hovenic, MD, MPH, is a Mohs surgeon in Reno at the Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute. Dr. Hovenic was the catalyst for the creation of NSDDS. She found a handful of other Nevada dermatologists who wanted to come together to share knowledge and support patient safety in their state. She lives in Reno with her husband and two daughters. They love skiing and hiking in Tahoe and traveling internationally.
