Choice Dermatology was founded by Marc Meulener, MD, PhD - a board certified dermatologist raised in New Jersey. Dr. Meulener went to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Columbia Presbyterian and Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hospitals in Manhattan . He then pursued advanced fellowship training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Dermatopathology. This additional training, along with a PhD in genetics, has allowed Dr. Meulener to gain a deeper understanding of skin disease. Dr. Meulener is fluent in Spanish.

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Sydne Miller is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant with years of experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She graduated cum laude from Bucknell University with a degree in Biology, and obtained her Masters of Science from the UMDNJ/Rutgers Physician Assistant program in 2008.

Sydne is affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants . She has extensive experience performing medical procedures including skin cancer screenings, biopsies, surgical excisions, evaluation and treatment of rashes, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and other conditions. Sydne is also trained in cosmetic injectables including Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, Belotero as well as chemical peels and lasers. She has a meticulous and detail oriented eye that aligns with her conservative approach to aesthetic and medical dermatology.

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Crystal Appel is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over 12 years of experience in medical dermatology. She graduated from Hofstra University in Physician Assistant Studies in 2007 and has licenses in both New Jersey and New York State. She has assisted in the training and education of several DO and MD dermatology residents and newly graduated Physician Assistants, and is skilled in performing many procedures including cryotherapy, skin biopsies, intralesional injections, comedone extractions, allergy testing, and comprehensive skin examination for skin cancer. Crystal is a knowledgeable, compassionate, and passionate person and a wonderful addition to our team!

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Lauren Riley, NP

Dermatologist in Basking Ridge & Union, NJ

Choice Dermatology

Lauren Riley is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Cruz, a Masters in Business from Seton Hall University and both a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. She has over 10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and 7 years' experience in Dermatology. She is skilled at performing numerous medical procedures and treating a wide variety of conditions including Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis, acute rashes, Eczema, Skin Cancer screenings and more. In addition, she has a passion for Cosmetic Dermatology administering Botox and other neuromodulators, Filler, lasers and discussing skin care regimens. Lauren brings compassion and experience to all of her patients helping them feel good inside and out.

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ACCEPTED INSURANCE

• Aetna
• AmeriGroup (Medicare Advantage Plan Only)
• AmeriHealth
• Cigna
• HealthFirst
• Horizon BCBS
• Medicare
• Oxford
• QualCare
• United Healthcare
• WellCare

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Union
1050 Galloping Hill Road Suite 202 
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 355-0112 

Parlin
1145 Bordentown Ave, Suite 5
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 820-9602

Choice Dermatology accepts the following options: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, CareCredit, Cash and Checks.