Skip to content
Call for an appointment (952) 915-6000Your Partners for Comprehensive Skin Care
Advanced Skin Therapeutics Logo Advanced Skin Therapeutics Logo Advanced Skin Therapeutics Logo
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Our Providers
      • Dr. M. Elizabeth Briden
      • Melissa Waterman, PA-C
      • Denise Barnhardt, PA-C
    • Our Locations
  • Services
    • Medical Dermatology
    • Skin Surgery
    • Cosmetic / Skin Rejuvenation
  • Shop Online
    • Shop Online
    • Select your Gift w/ Purchase
    • UPNEEQ for low-lying lids
    • Pharmacy
    • Join Allē
  • Blog
    • Dr. Briden Instagram Live
  • Patient Resources
    • Access Patient Portal
    • Loyalty Program
    • Tele or Virtual Appointments
    • Appointments
    • Make Payment
    • FAQs
    • Request medical records form
  • Make Payment
  • In Memoriam
Our CliniciansDSIAdmin2020-11-03T11:26:53-06:00
  • Dr. M. Elizabeth Briden

  • Melissa Waterman PA-C

  • Denise Barnhardt PA-C

  • Dr. M. Elizabeth Briden

Dr. M. Elizabeth BridenDr. Briden is a board-certified dermatologist/dermatologic surgeon and assistant clinical professor at the University of MN Medical School. She has been in private practice in the Twin Cities since 1986.

Dr. Briden specializes in skin rejuvenation, laser therapy, skin cancer and general dermatology. She has authored many articles for scientific journals and has been a consultant to Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazines. Named as a “Top Doc” by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly, she is an international authority on skin rejuvenation and chemical peeling, and has lectured on these subjects throughout the world.

Dr. Briden is a founding Director of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the International Dermatologic Surgery Society, the European Academy of Dermatology, and the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons.


Doctor Awards Top Doc AwardSun Award
  • Melissa Waterman PA-C

Melissa Waterman, PA-CMelissa is a Physician Assistant, licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Melissa graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas prior to attending the Physician Assistant Program at Augsberg College. She joined the staff at ADCI in November of 2000. Melissa is a Physician Assistant, licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Melissa sees patients at our Edina location.

  • Denise Barnhardt PA-C

Denise Barnhardt, PA-CDenise is a Physician Assistant, licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Denise graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota prior to attending Rosalind Franklin University where she received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Practice in 1998. She has worked in Dermatology since 2000, and joined the staff of ADCI in March of 2008. Denise sees patients at our Edina, Waconia and Shakopee locations.

Search Our Products

 

Sign Up to Stay in Touch!

Learn the latest news about skin care, beauty and special offers!

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Advanced Skin Therapeutics. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Our Locations

6525 Barrie Rd Edina, MN 55435
24 E Main St Waconia, MN 55387 952.442.3995
1515 St Francis Ave Suite 250 Shakopee, MN 55379

Follow Us

© Copyright 2017 Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetics Institute