Thomas George, MD, FAAD

Dr. George is a board-certified dermatologist and the senior partner with Dermatology Associates, PLLP. He has practiced in the Flathead Valley since 1996. Dr. George graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, with a B.A. in Chemistry. He earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his dermatology residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to moving to Montana, Dr. George completed his Air Force career as the chief dermatologist at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Dr. George has extensive training in surgical and cosmetic dermatology and is the medical director of the Laser Cosmetic Center. He and his wife Lori raised their three children in our beautiful Flathead Valley and enjoy all the numerous outdoor activities available here.

Kathryn Kay Hansen, MD, FAAD

Kathryn Kay Hansen, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing at Dermatology Associates since 2001. Her practice encompasses all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Dr. Hansen is a Glasgow, Montana native and graduate of Montana State University and the University of Washington School of Medicine. After her internship at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she completed her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She first practiced in Seattle for two years before returning home to Montana. From 1994-2000, she was the dermatologist at the Great Falls Clinic.

Kay is married to artist Bye Bitney, and they enjoy raising their two children, Katy and Carl, and several pets on the shores of Flathead Lake.

Blake Sampson, MD, FAAD

Blake Sampson, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Sampson earned his medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Utah and fellowship training in Micrographic Surgery, Dermatologic Oncology and Cosmetic Dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.

Dr. Sampson’s areas of interest include Mohs micrographic surgery, facial reconstruction, cosmetic and procedural dermatology, high-risk skin cancer, skin cancer prevention, and public health and policy. With the Mohs surgery technique, Dr. Sampson can precisely identify and remove the entire tumor while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue intact and unharmed. This surgery offers the highest potential for cure and the best possible functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Originally from Idaho, Dr. Sampson and his wife and three children are excited to call Montana home.

Libbie Lapp, PA-C

Libbie Lapp, PA-C, has been with Dermatology Associates since October 2004. She graduated with her Physician Assistant degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, in August 2004. She practiced as a pharmacist in the Flathead Valley from 1990 to 2002 prior to commencing her Physician Assistant studies. She obtained her pharmacy degree in 1988 from South Dakota State University. She is a member of the Montana Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

She and her husband Richard live in Creston and are active members of the community, recently retiring from the Creston Volunteer Fire Department after 15 years of service. They have two grown children who both graduated from Flathead High School. She and her family enjoy the many outdoor activities in our area including, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and snow skiing.

MacKenzie George, PA-C

MacKenzie George is a physician assistant who joined Dermatology Associates in 2016. She has helped thousands of Flathead Valley residents feel comfortable in their own skin, addressing anything from acne to rashes to concerns about skin cancer.

MacKenzie is also the niece of Dr. Thomas George, and her passion for skincare and medicine started at an early age. Her 4th grade science project involved testing effectiveness of various methods of sunscreen application. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, she received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University, Pennsylvania, in 2016. In addition to her regular course of studies she volunteered as a part of the street medicine team, in a homeless shelter, and worked with Spanish-speaking immigrant populations.

When not in the office, you can find MacKenzie reading by a fire, spending time with her daughter, skiing on Big Mountain, or enjoying a nice lake day where she’s serious about her sunscreen.

Maureen Kunz, PA-C

Maureen Kunz is a Physician Assistant who moved to the Flathead Valley in 2014. She is a Virginia native who received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, Virginia, in 1993. She continued her education at Duke University in North Carolina, where she received her Masters in Health Science to become a Physician Assistant. She moved to the Reno/Tahoe area of California and practiced as a dermatology PA for over 15 years before moving to Montana. She is excited to be working for Dermatology Associates in the new Whitefish office. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages.

Maureen resides with her husband, 2 children, and 3 dogs in Olney, Montana. She enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.