About Us
An artistic, collaborative approach creates the finest outcomes. Everything starts with the extraordinary skill and artistic eye of our experienced, board certified doctors and licensed practitioners working in tandem, collaborating, sharing their knowledge and experience. We believe that is why our patients say they feel like a member of the family and trust the advice of their practitioners.
Information first
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and in the media. Our providers believe that patients benefit most when they have complete information – pros and cons – so they can make a decision based on their goals, needs and budget.
About Northwest Face & Body
Our center was established in 1983 in Seattle, WA and currently consists of five Physicians, three Mid-level providers, three Aestheticians and over 30 nurses, technicians and other employees as well as one Doctor of Physics.
Meet Dr. Ludwig A. Allegra
Dr. Allegra has over a 25 year experience with a wide variety of aesthetic procedures. He is one of the national pioneers in the use of endoscopic techniques for rejuvenation of the upper face and eyes, such as the endoscopic brow lift.
Meet Dr. Julie E. Voss
Julie E. Voss, M.D., the founder of Cascade Dermatology & Surgicenter, is the director of Northwest Face’s Dermatology Department at Carillon Point in Kirkland and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Voss graduated summa cum laude from the University of California at Santa Barbara and completed both her medical degree and her dermatology residency at University of California at Irvine.
Meet Dr. Sunil Ummat
Dr. Ummat has extensive experience in evaluating and treating ENT disorders. He uses the latest in microsurgical techniques for hearing restoration, advanced endoscopic techniques for nasal and sinus surgery, minimally invasive somnoplasty for snoring and sleep apnea, and small incision surgery for removal of head and neck tumors.
Meet Dr. Nilesh Shah
Dr. Shah joined Northwest Face in August 2009. He completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Manhattan, NY. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is the oldest specialty hospital in the United States and has trained many leaders in the field of otolaryngology.
Meet Dr. Harold Brandford
Dr. B (as he likes to be called) has been with us for 16 years! The Medical Center's board-certified anesthesiologist grew up in Barbados, West Indies and went to New York City in 1968 where he attended Pace University, graduating in 1972 with honors and moved on to Cornell University Medical College, where he obtained his M.D. degree in 1976.
Lisa Miner, PA-C
Lisa Miner, PA-C, graduated in 1996 from Emory University Physician Assistant Program in Atlanta with a Masters degree in Medical Science and a Physician Assistant Certification.
Gary Beerman, ARNP, PA-C
Gary Beerman is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) practicing medical and aesthetic dermatology at Northwest Face in Kirkland, Washington.
Shane Keck, PA-C
Shane Keck, PA-C, obtained his master of Physician assistant degree from Wichita State University, in Wichita, Kansas. Prior to PA school, he received his bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Kansas. Subsequently, he worked five years in the behavioral health field prior to attending PA school.
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Meet Our Aesthetic Team
Our skilled practitioners have literally dozens of aesthetic options available for you. Please call to schedule a private consultation to find out which procedures can help turn back the hands of time, to fill in wrinkles, remove unwanted hair permanently, or remove tattoos.