Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS Dr. Kristine Kucera is a certified physician associate at Lockhart Matter Dermatology & Aesthetic Center and an Associate Clinical Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. She is clinically involved with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of general dermatologic patients and has been practicing in the Dallas area for over 25 years. She has a particular interest in the treatment of systemic inflammatory diseases and is considered a national key opinion leader in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis. Dr. Kucera attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and completed her Master of Science degree through the University of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program where she specialized in Dermatology. Her Doctorate of Health Science degree was awarded in mid-2006 at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She lectures nationally on several dermatologic conditions, has had publications in peer reviewed journals, and is currently serving as a Clinical Advisor to the Dermatology Education Foundation. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has served two terms as President of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.