MEET OUR CARE TEAM

MEET OUR CARE TEAM

Dr. Megan Brelsford, DO

Dr. Megan Brelsford, DO, FAAD

Dr. Megan Brelsford, DO, FAAD, is a Board Certified Dermatologist and proud Navy veteran. She provides state of the art comprehensive dermatology care for patients of all ages and is well known for her compassionate bedside manner. Dr. Brelsford specializes in medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic dermatology. 


Quality and expertise matter most when deciding who you trust with your dermatology care. Dr. Brelsford’s vision of the practice focuses on quality patient-centric care and to help patients find the best solution for their individual dermatology needs. Dr. Brelsford prides herself in always delivering the highest quality dermatologic care to her patients of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. As a board-certified dermatologist, she is the highest qualified professional to provide medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic treatments and care for the skin, with over 25 years of higher education, training, and professional experience. 


Dr. Brelsford received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Transitional Internship at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and subsequently completed her Dermatology Residency training at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. She has completed 13 years of formal higher education and training with an additional 12 years of continued medical education training and experience.


Dr. Brelsford has had a very well-rounded career with a wide breadth of experiences. She has dedicated much of her professional life into service for her country, completing three years of reserve duty and 11 years of active duty service in the United States Navy. She spent four years in deployable operational fleet service, onboard an amphibious ship and in charge of 14 medical departments onboard ships and amphibious units.


During her time on the ship, she served as the Senior Medical Officer and Health Professions Department Head. She was the director of the medical department and provided care to the crew of over 800 sailors, marines, and foreign officers. Her ship deployment afforded her the opportunity to provide much-needed quality care for disaster relief and humanitarian missions.


Dr. Brelsford is excited to bring her expertise in dermatology to help serve the needs of Loudoun County and surrounding areas. During her time of service to her country, she spent most of her career in Virginia, and is happy to now call it her home. Upon completion of her service to her country, she had a vision of having a dermatology private practice where patients felt comfortable and excited to come in for their care and having confidence that they are receiving the best care with a compassionate team. She founded Verum Cutis Dermatology in 2018 and realized this vision, created a fantastic environment for optimal dermatology care for patients, and an incredible work environment for staff. She continues to diligently select staff who share this vision, improve access to care, and foster the best environment for both patients and staff. 


Dr. Brelsford looks forward to the opportunity to care for you and your family. 

Joshua Pan, PA-C

Joshua Pan, PA-C

Joshua Pan, PA-C was born and raised in Herndon, VA and is a licensed physician assistant who received his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the George Washington University. He also holds a master's degree in physiology from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Virginia. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a certified diplomate fellow in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Joshua has worked in dermatology since his graduation from GWU. He joined Verum Cutis Dermatology in 2022 and brought with him a wealth of diverse experiences, having worked with multiple resident and attending physicians in Washington, DC. He completed an intensive dermatology fellowship and apprenticeship while at VCD and he continues to work closely with and receive specialized training from both of the physicians at VCD in order to provide the best care possible for his patients. He believes in continued medical education and remains an active participant in dermatology conferences every year.

He treats a wide array of dermatologic conditions, including acne, hair loss, and various rashes, but his passion lies with using dermoscopy to aid in the early detection and treatment of skin cancers.

Outside of the office, Joshua enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn child and playing a variety of board, card, and video games. 



Joshua Pan, PA-C

Melissa Brooks, LPN, Master Aesthetician

Melissa Brooks is a Licensed Master Aesthetician and Licensed Practical Nurse who brings over 20 years of clinical nursing and professional experience to Verum Cutis Dermatology. Born and raised in Sterling (and having raised three daughters in Sterling as well), Melissa is delighted to be able to give back to the local community by supporting her clients as they seek to be their best selves.


Melissa’s passion and motivation lies in customizing and personalizing treatments and maintenance regimens for each client. She enjoys educating patients and sharing the knowledge and experience that she has accrued in order to enhance beauty and promote health.


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