Seventeen people,
one practice.

Dr. Briana Brown received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Virginia University, graduating summa cum laude, then transitioned to her medical degree training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. During her time in medical school, Dr. Brown served as a reserve U.S. Army Officer while managing the stressors of medical school.

Upon medical school graduation, Dr. Brown became an active-duty U.S. Army Officer and completed her prestigious Dermatology residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. It was during her residency she was able to receive focused training in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Brown was able to shadow Dr. Tina Alster in Washington, D.C. — who is revered as the nation's top cosmetic Dermatologist. She also helped develop and implement a cosmetic training program to teach other Dermatology residents at Walter Reed.

Dr. Brown went on to serve as a military Dermatologist, finishing her active duty commitment as a Major and the Chief of Dermatology at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

Dr. Brown is married to Michael Brown, and they share four children together. Briana and Michael Brown together built both Southern Dermatology and Southern Vanity Medical Spa, and are intimately involved in their day-to-day operations with the utmost importance on quality patient care. The Browns both hail from Pittsburgh, PA but have come to welcome Georgia as their "forever home".

Kierston Holifield, PA-C is a Georgia native, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Augusta State University in 2003. She then went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. Kierston and her husband reside in Evans, GA with their four children.

Kierston worked in the pain management field after graduation, then started working at Southern Vanity Medical Spa performing cosmetic procedures in 2019. Kierston was the first full-time physician assistant the Southern Dermatology Group added to its team in 2023. Dr. Brown was amazed at how quickly Kierston learned the diagnosis and management of complex skin conditions.

She completed a rigorous dermatology training course and apprenticed directly under Dr. Brown for over a year prior to joining Southern Dermatology. Kierston is well known for her compassionate bedside manner and her ability to create personalized skin treatment plans.

Kacee Morris, PA-C is a native of Harlem, GA. She graduated with honors from Harlem High School in 2008 and received a scholarship to play softball at Augusta State University (now Augusta University). In her senior year at ASU, she became the college's first-ever Capital One Academic All-American. She then graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 2012.

Kacee obtained her Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Augusta University in the fall of 2016. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Kacee and her husband reside in Harlem, GA with their son and daughter.

Kacee worked in the obstetrics and gynecology field after graduation, then started working at Southern Vanity Medical Spa performing cosmetic procedures in 2019. Kacee has been a highly sought-after injector over the years, demonstrating expert technique and a skilled eye. Kacee joined the Southern Dermatology team as a full-time dermatology provider in 2024. We could not be more overjoyed to bring such an intelligent and compassionate provider to our team.

Cassondra Vahling, PA-C, is a highly experienced Physician Assistant specializing in burn care, complex wounds, and acute dermatologic conditions. She previously practiced at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, where she provided comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, surgical, and critical care settings. In 2025, Cassondra joined the Southern Dermatology team — and we are glad to have her expertise on board.

Cassondra thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments that emphasize strong physician-PA partnerships and high levels of clinical autonomy. Her skill set includes wound care and laceration repair, punch biopsies, acute care and surgical support, and advanced knowledge of wound dressings and skin substitutes. She is known for her adaptability across healthcare settings and her commitment to efficient, thorough documentation.

She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Gardner-Webb University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University. Prior to becoming a PA, she gained valuable frontline experience as an Emergency Room Technician and as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an Alzheimer's care unit, further strengthening her foundation in patient-centered care.

Cassondra is nationally certified by the NCCPA and maintains Advanced Burn Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support certifications. She is deeply committed to continued learning and delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with complex and critical needs.