Our Faculty
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Faculty
Our mission is to provide honest, trustworthy, professional training courses for clinicians seeking to learn aesthetic medicine with the utmost integrity and free of bias and commercial influence.
Gail Krivan, M.D.
Founder of Forever Young MD Spa
Gail Krivan, M.D.
Founder of Forever Young MD Spa
Patrick A. Voegele, M.D.
Founder of Advanced Aesthetics
Patrick A. Voegele, M.D.
Founder of Advanced Aesthetics
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
College or University
University of California, Los Angeles, 9/74 – 6/75
University of California, San Diego, 9/75 – 6/79
B.S., Biology, 1979 Medical School
University of California, Davis, M.D., 1983 Internship
Department of Family Practice
San Bernardino County Medical Center
San Bernardino, California, July 1983 – June 1984 Residency
Department of Family Practice
San Bernardino County Medical Center
San Bernardino, California
July 1984 – June 1986LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Licensure
State of California, 1986 – Present Certification
Basic Life Support, October 1990
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, October 1990
Advanced Trauma Life Support, December 1989 Board Certification
American Board of Family Practice, 1986
Recertification 1993
College or University
University of California, Los Angeles, 9/74 – 6/75
University of California, San Diego, 9/75 – 6/79
B.S., Biology, 1979 Medical School
University of California, Davis, M.D., 1983 Internship
Department of Family Practice
San Bernardino County Medical Center
San Bernardino, California, July 1983 – June 1984 Residency
Department of Family Practice
San Bernardino County Medical Center
San Bernardino, California
July 1984 – June 1986LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Licensure
State of California, 1986 – Present Certification
Basic Life Support, October 1990
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, October 1990
Advanced Trauma Life Support, December 1989 Board Certification
American Board of Family Practice, 1986
Recertification 1993
Matthew D. McDaniel, M.D.
Founder of Fairlawn Aesthetic MD
Matthew D. McDaniel, M.D.
Founder of Fairlawn Aesthetic MD
Education
BA: With Honors in the Liberal Arts, The Ohio State University, 1985-1989
MD: With Honors, The Medical College of Ohio, 1989-1993 Residencies
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1993-1996 Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Marion C. Anderson Surgery Award
AOA Research Award
Golden Key National Honor Society Certifications
Fellow, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators
Ohio BWC ADR Panel Certified Reviewer Society Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
BA: With Honors in the Liberal Arts, The Ohio State University, 1985-1989
MD: With Honors, The Medical College of Ohio, 1989-1993 Residencies
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1993-1996 Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Marion C. Anderson Surgery Award
AOA Research Award
Golden Key National Honor Society Certifications
Fellow, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators
Ohio BWC ADR Panel Certified Reviewer Society Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Stefan C. Harmeling, M.D.
Founder of Aloha Nui Aesthetics
Stefan C. Harmeling, M.D.
Founder of Aloha Nui Aesthetics
EDUCATION
Family Medicine Residency : MD – Family Physician
White Memorial Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program, Los Angeles, CA June 1999 – July 2002
Medical Doctorate – MD : Family Physician
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida August 1995 – May 1999
Bachelor of Science : Pre-Medicine
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida June 1990 – December 1994 CREDENTIALS
• Board Certification: Family Medicine – Board Certified (2003)
• Medical License: Family Medicine | Hawaii 2005 – 2024 *present PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
• Family Medicine Physician – Affiliate: Hilo Medical Center | 2005 – 2024*presentCERTIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association – BLS Certification (2022 – 2024) PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Chief Executive Officer: Aloha Nui DPC | April 2007 - *present
• Medical Director: Legacy Rehab - Hilo | Jan 2020 - Sept 2022
• Medical Director: Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) | Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
• Physician Board Member: East Hawaii – Independent Physician Association (EHI-IPA) | 2014 – 2015
• Family Medicine Division Chair: Hilo Medical Center | 2009 – 2011 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
• Youth Soccer Coach | AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) | Hilo, Hawaii Hilo AYSO Region 274
Spring 2014 – Spring 2024 *presentEMPLOYMENT
CEO | Independent Family Physician | Aloha Nui DPC | Hilo, Hawaii
Small business owner and independent family physician of a direct primary care - family medicine clinic managing a health care team offering comprehensive, holistic, and integrative health care.
April 2007 – *present employment Physician | Dept of Public Safety – Corrections Division | Hilo, Hawaii
Physician serving the residents of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center, Kulani Correctional Facility and the Hale Nani reintegration program with primary medical care addressing acute medical issues and managing chronic medical conditions.
May 2023 - *present employment Medical Director and Full-Time Physician |SilverSage Physician Services | Legacy Rehab - Hilo | Hilo, Hawaii
Medical director of a 100-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility – Legacy Rehab
Jan 2020 - September 2022 Medical Director | Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) | Hilo, Hawaii
Medical director overseeing healthcare policy, including inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation admissions, stabilization, treatment, and medication management.
September 2018 - Jan 2022 Hospitalist | TeamHealth – Hilo Medical Center | Hilo, Hawaii
Hospitalist physician providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients within a rural, medically under-served community on the Big Island of Hawaii.
November 2006 – November 2013 Family Physician | Bay Clinic, Inc. | Hilo, Hawaii
Primary care physician offering family medicine and HIV/AIDS care within a rural, medically under-served community on the Big Island of Hawaii.
March 2005 – October 2006 Family Physician | Venice Family Clinic | Venice, California
Primary care physician offering family medicine and HIV/AIDS care at an urban, medically under-served clinic in Venice Beach, California
July 2002 – February 2005
Family Medicine Residency : MD – Family Physician
White Memorial Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program, Los Angeles, CA June 1999 – July 2002
Medical Doctorate – MD : Family Physician
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida August 1995 – May 1999
Bachelor of Science : Pre-Medicine
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida June 1990 – December 1994 CREDENTIALS
• Board Certification: Family Medicine – Board Certified (2003)
• Medical License: Family Medicine | Hawaii 2005 – 2024 *present PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
• Family Medicine Physician – Affiliate: Hilo Medical Center | 2005 – 2024*presentCERTIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association – BLS Certification (2022 – 2024) PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Chief Executive Officer: Aloha Nui DPC | April 2007 - *present
• Medical Director: Legacy Rehab - Hilo | Jan 2020 - Sept 2022
• Medical Director: Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) | Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
• Physician Board Member: East Hawaii – Independent Physician Association (EHI-IPA) | 2014 – 2015
• Family Medicine Division Chair: Hilo Medical Center | 2009 – 2011 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
• Youth Soccer Coach | AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) | Hilo, Hawaii Hilo AYSO Region 274
Spring 2014 – Spring 2024 *presentEMPLOYMENT
CEO | Independent Family Physician | Aloha Nui DPC | Hilo, Hawaii
Small business owner and independent family physician of a direct primary care - family medicine clinic managing a health care team offering comprehensive, holistic, and integrative health care.
April 2007 – *present employment Physician | Dept of Public Safety – Corrections Division | Hilo, Hawaii
Physician serving the residents of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center, Kulani Correctional Facility and the Hale Nani reintegration program with primary medical care addressing acute medical issues and managing chronic medical conditions.
May 2023 - *present employment Medical Director and Full-Time Physician |SilverSage Physician Services | Legacy Rehab - Hilo | Hilo, Hawaii
Medical director of a 100-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility – Legacy Rehab
Jan 2020 - September 2022 Medical Director | Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) | Hilo, Hawaii
Medical director overseeing healthcare policy, including inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation admissions, stabilization, treatment, and medication management.
September 2018 - Jan 2022 Hospitalist | TeamHealth – Hilo Medical Center | Hilo, Hawaii
Hospitalist physician providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients within a rural, medically under-served community on the Big Island of Hawaii.
November 2006 – November 2013 Family Physician | Bay Clinic, Inc. | Hilo, Hawaii
Primary care physician offering family medicine and HIV/AIDS care within a rural, medically under-served community on the Big Island of Hawaii.
March 2005 – October 2006 Family Physician | Venice Family Clinic | Venice, California
Primary care physician offering family medicine and HIV/AIDS care at an urban, medically under-served clinic in Venice Beach, California
July 2002 – February 2005
Dennis Ortiz, D.O. & Nikki Ortiz
Founders of Fortitude HealthSpa
Dennis Ortiz, D.O. & Nikki Ortiz
Founders of Fortitude HealthSpa
BOARD CERTIFIED
4218 Gateway Dr., Suite 100, Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: (817) 283-1860
Fax: (817) 283-2175
Dr. Dennis Ortiz
Born: El Paso, TX – November 25, 1954
1305 Bentley Court, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 329-2960
Education & Training
- B.S., University of Texas at El Paso (1977)
- M.S. (Thesis pending): "Methylation and Reduction of Sodium Telluride by a Penicillium species"
- D.O., Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center (1985)
- Rotating Internship & General Surgery Residency
- Urology Residency, North Texas State University
Private Practice
Colleyville | Bridgeport | Bedford | Decatur | Grand Prairie (1991–Present)
Hospital Privileges
- North Hills Hospital
- Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine
- Wise Health System
- Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
- Bridgeport Doctor's Hospital
- Former: Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center, Columbia HEB
Academic Roles
- Lecturer & Clinical Instructor in Urology
- Chairman of Surgery, 1995–1996
Research
- "Methylation and Reduction of Sodium Telluride by a Penicillium species" (1980)
- "Characterization of Mycobacterium leprae" (1983)
Professional Associations
- American Osteopathic Association (Since 1981)
- Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (Since 1981)
- Texas Medical Association (Since 1986)
- Tarrant County Medical Society (Since 1986)
Nicola Azar, M.D.
Founder of Beauty Med Spa
Nicola Azar, M.D.
Founder of Beauty Med Spa
Employment
- 09/2014 – Present
Azar Medical, Thousand Oaks, CA – Physician - 01/2015 – 03/2020
Complete Care Community Health Center, Altadena, CA – Physician - 09/2010 – 08/2014
Chicagoland Family Care Medical Center, Chicago, IL – Physician - 01/2011 – 07/2011
Northwestern Urgent Care Center, Chicago, IL – Physician - 10/2008 – 09/2010
Peterson Urgent Care Center, Chicago, IL – Physician - 08/2005 – 06/2006
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – Director, Infection Control Department - 03/2005 – 06/2006
Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA – Infection Control Practitioner
Medical Education
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2000–2005
- Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL, 2007–2009
- Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science, Los Angeles, CA, 2006–2007
- University of Aleppo, School of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria, 1989–1997
Diploma of Doctor in Medicine, 06/1999
Certifications
- Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, 06/2005
- American Board of Family Medicine, 07/2009, 06/2019
- Diploma, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, 03/2014
- Diplomat, American Board of Laser Surgery, 08/2017