Here’s To Your Health
Doctor Spotlight
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Always wanting our readers to live their absolute best lives, we’re checking up on some of the area’s best medical providers offering high quality, personalized care.
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Being physically healthy plays a major role in our well-being, making regular attention to healthcare a necessary component of our lives. A healthy and high-functioning body is the result of tending to it as a whole, and in this month’s cover story, Dr. Ashley Robey explains how we need to take care of every facet of our body—leading to greater longevity and quality of life. Here, we profile some of the area’s top specialists, focusing on dentistry, optometry and dermatology, because the teeth, eyes and skin are some of our body’s most valuable assets that should not be overlooked.
If improved health is something you’d like to focus on in the coming year, read on to see how these passionate, board-certified doctors, each working at the forefront of their chosen field with cutting-edge technology, can help you achieve and maintain the best version of yourself in the years to come. |
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Dr. Melanie Kingsley
Board-Certified Dermatologist IU Health Physicians Dermatology at Meridian Crossing 11590 N Meridian Street, Suite 450 | Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 944-7744 iuhealth.org |
“I find it rewarding that I can have a positive impact on someone’s life and self-confidence by improving their skin.”
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Dr. Melanie Kingsley, Director of Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Surgery at IU Health Physicians Dermatology, considers herself blessed to be doing what she loves. “I have wanted to be a doctor since I was very young,” she says, describing a photo of her two-year-old self with a stethoscope. Dr. Kingsley studied at IU School of Medicine and discovered her passion for dermatology and surgery after working for a summer in Chicago with Dr. Carolyn Jacob, who became her mentor. After a four-year residency in Indianapolis, along with further specialized training with a prestigious Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery fellowship program in Boston, Dr. Kingsley was invited to start the cosmetic division at Indiana University Dermatology in 2010. “It has been quite a journey, and we have grown into a successful cosmetic laser center since that time,” she says.
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Dr. Kingsley sees patients for medical dermatology issues and skin exams, but also performs specialized procedures for both medical and cosmetic purposes, including lasers to treat sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars. Diligent about continual learning, she loves the excitement and fast-paced advances this field offers, saying, “I owe it to my patients to be giving them the most updated and relevant information.” When it comes to everyday skincare, Dr. Kingsley educates her patients on the importance of sun protection. Don’t skip outdoor activity, she says—just make sure you are protecting your skin.
In the spring of 2023, Dr. Kingsley is pursuing her dream of opening her own practice, MK Dermatology. Follow @melaniekingsleymd to find out more. You can also shop Dr. Kingsley’s own medically based, scientifically formulated skin care products at skintherapyMD.com. |
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Dr. Julian Davila
Orthodontist
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“Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth. We aim to provide you with the most beautiful smiles by using customized appliances designed for every patient.”
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A native of Lima, Peru, Dr. Julian Davila discovered early in life how passionate and rewarding a career in dentistry could be by watching his father, a now-retired dentist in Lima, provide stellar care, excellent clinical results and a memorable experience to each of his patients. “I have learned so much from him, not only how to be a better clinician, but, most importantly, how the practice of our profession is not just focused on the teeth and the mouth, but on the entire health and quality of life of our patients,” says Dr. Davila.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Peru, Dr. Davila came to the US with his family in 1997. Here, he received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University and a Master’s degree and specialty in Orthodontics from the University of Minnesota. He has been practicing in the greater Indianapolis area for the past 12 years, currently on the northeast side of Indianapolis at Geist Orthodontics, and in the Village of West Clay in Carmel at WestClay Orthodontics. |
When it comes to his philosophy regarding orthodontia, Dr. Davila says that beauty and function go hand in hand. Utilizing the latest advances in the field, Dr. Davila and his team can provide treatment to patients of all ages and every lifestyle. He says, “There are new technologies in our field available now for individualized, customized treatments with invisible appliances, providing our patients with greater comfort, less visits to our office, and shorter treatment times.”
For more information, the latest news and lots of beautiful smiles, follow @geistortho and @westclayortho on Facebook and Instagram. |
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Dr. Meret Thomas-Huebner
Board-Certified Optometrist Carmel Eyecare 14560 River Road, Suite 120 Carmel, IN 46033 (317) 843-2020 carmeleyecare.com |
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“In order to provide proper care, you have to meet people where they are…Really understanding what a patient struggles with or what their concerns are is the best way to help them.”
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Dr. Meret Thomas-Huebner admits that she did not grow up dreaming of being an optometrist, but she has always known that she wanted a career that would help people and make a positive impact. The Evansville native studied at Indiana University, earning a degree in anthropology, before attending the Indiana University School of Optometry, where she completed her primary care residency in Indianapolis with a focus on ocular disease. “All of a sudden it all fell into place and I knew optometry was the right path for me,” says Dr. Thomas-Huebner, who loves getting to know new patients, but most importantly, loves helping them.
Dr. Thomas-Huebner earnestly keeps herself educated on all of the current trends and advances in the fast-moving field. “I am now initiating treatment that was only vaguely talked about when I was in school,” she says, citing treatments like myopia management, which can slow the progression of nearsightedness. She stresses the importance of early intervention eye care, explaining, “If a child needs glasses and they don't get the proper prescription at a young age, their visual capacities may be impaired forever.” |
When it comes to patient care, Dr. Thomas-Huebner focuses on listening and honesty. “Studying anthropology taught me that the most effective way to communicate with someone is to understand them, and that can only happen in my profession by listening,” she says. “Whether we are talking about contact lens care, blood sugar control, or drop compliance to treat an ocular condition, patients need to be heard.”
To find out more or make an appointment with Dr. Meret Thomas-Huebner, visit carmelyeyecare.com online and follow Carmel Eyecare on Facebook. |