Welcome to Dimmick Laughlin Dermatology in Springfield, MO

At Dimmick Laughlin Dermatology we strive to provide expert services encompassing the full range of dermatologic care.

Services

The scope of general medical dermatology is vast. From cases of acne and warts to severe blistering rashes and skin cancers our providers are experienced in all diagnostic and treatment modalities. In the rare case where more specialized care is needed, Dr Dimmick and Dr Laughlin have strong referral connections with both local and regional skin subspecialists.

Dermatopathology- Dr. Dimmick provides in-house diagnostic pathology services. The ability to communicate with the pathologist and to directly correlate the patient’s clinical presentation with microscopic findings is a valuable asset. Dr Dimmick uses Pathology Services of Springfield to prepare tissue for evaluation (technical component). Consultants at the University of Colorado and the University of Texas Medical Branch are utilized as necessary.

Routine surgical procedures in dermatology including skin biopsies, shave removal, curettage of skin cancers and excision of skin cancers are performed regularly in an office setting by all of our providers. Surgery to completely remove a skin cancer will typically require a return visit to our surgical suite following a diagnostic biopsy. All procedures are performed using local anesthesia.

Dimmick Laughlin Dermatology is fortunate to partner with local Mohs surgeons Craig Naugle and Mike Swann for more complex removal of lesions with poorly defined borders or in instances when conservation of tissue is paramount.

Providers

View - Catherine Laughlin, MD

Catherine Laughlin, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Laughlin is a board certified dermatologist with 19 years experience in the field. She completed her undergraduate studies at Illinois State University and medical school at University of Illinois then moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for her internship and residency in dermatology.

View - Joshua Dimmick, MD

Joshua Dimmick, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist And Dermatopathologist

Dr. Dimmick is a board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. He completed undergraduate training at the University of Kansas and medical school at UT-Houston. Dr Dimmick attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for his residency in Dermatology and fellowship in Dermatopathology.

Laura Castillo, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Laura Castillo is a certified physician assistant working in dermatology since 2013. She completed her undergraduate training at Coxhealth Schools of Diagnostic Imaging and Missouri State University, where she obtained her bachelor of science degree in Radiography, in 2010. She then completed her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University in 2012.

View - Laurae Mitchell, PA-C

Laurae Mitchell, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Laurae Mitchell is a certified physician assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science at John Brown University in Sports Medicine in 2008. She then completed her Masters in Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University in 2012. She has been working in dermatology since 2013.

Eric Atkinson PA-C

Eric Atkinson PA-C

Eric Atkinson is a certified physician assistant and served in the United States Air Force. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies through the University of Nebraska Medical Center at the military's Interservice Physician Assistant Program in 2014. He was a certified physician assistant in the Air Force until August of 2018. After he completed his military service, he joined Dimmick and Laughlin Dermatology.

Hannah Molkenbur, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Hannah Molkenbur is a certified physician assistant. She graduated from Missouri State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then completed her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University in 2021.