Both a hair transplant patient and provider, Zakery is an expert in the hair restoration process. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2009 with a Bachelor of Health Science. He attended the Physician Assistant Program at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. He achieved his Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences in May of 2010. He has worked closely with Dr. Brian Vassar Heil at Premier Plastic Surgery since September 2010. Zakery is nationally certified by the NCCPA and licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants (APSPA). Here at Premier and Acqua Blu, Zakery specializes in surgical care, injectable treatments, before & after procedure care, hair consultations, platelet rich-plasma injection, and medicinal management of hair loss.
Carey joined the Premier Plastic Surgery and Acqua Blu Medical Spa team in 2019 bringing years of Neurosurgery and Lower Extremity Vascular experience but always having the passion and drive to be in Plastic Surgery. Carey is a Pittsburgh native and has grown up and still lives in Cranberry Township. She attended North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh followed by the University of Pittsburgh for her undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Science with a Leadership Certificate. Carey then moved to New York City to receive her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the New York Institute of Technology in 2014. Carey is nationally certified by the NCCPA and licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In the practice, Carey evaluates new surgical consults alongside Dr Heil, manages post-operative patients, and performs both neurotoxin and filler injectables and platelet-rich plasma treatments for hair loss. Carey strives for a natural aesthetic result for all patients and tries to help patients navigate the ever changing world of aesthetics.
In her free time, Carey enjoys spending time with her husband and children, Ellie and Reid, as well as all of her friends and extended family. She enjoys traveling, photography, planning parties, and an ice cold Diet Coke.
Richard-Tyler Jones, better known as just "Tyler", grew up in the city of New Castle, Pennsylvania. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelor's in Biology from Westminster College and went on to earn his Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Duquesne University in 2017. During his time in school, Tyler helped raise awareness and donations in support of curing breast cancer, SIDS, scleroderma and other rare diseases, and has lobbied to increase care for patients suffering from rare diseases. Tyler went on to practice emergency medicine in multiple emergency departments and urgent care facilities throughout Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. Joining the Premier and Acqua Blu team in 2021, he has worked hand-in-hand with Dr. Heil and now performs a variety of services including injectables, laser treatments, hair preservation/restoration, and perioperative care for our plastic surgery patients. Tyler is nationally certified by the NCCPA and licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants (APSPA).
Antoinette is a native Pittsburgher who has developed a passion for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. She has been inspired by the art and science of Plastic Surgery working alongside her father for years. Blending technical expertise with a compassionate approach, Antoinette specializes in ARTAS robotic and Neograft Automated FUE hair transplantation, procedural assistance in the operating room, and pre- and post- operative surgical patient care.
Antoinette graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Biology and Psychology from Franklin and Marshall College. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Pittsburgh, and is nationally certified by the NCCPA and licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants (APSPA).
Since joining Premier as a Physician Assistant, Antoinette has brought a fresh perspective, advanced clinical training, and a deep understanding of patient-centered care to our practice. Her dedication to excellence and her collaborative dynamic with her father and colleagues ensure patients receive the highest standard of care from consultation to recovery.
When out of the office, Antoinette explores the aquatic world through a lifetime of competitive swimming and scuba diving, and she enjoys traveling with family and friends.
Joe and Dennis Hernandez are invaluable members of our hair restoration team. Hair transplantation surgery literally "runs in their family." Following in their aunt’s footsteps, these brothers are highly skilled grafting technicians from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery with over two decades of experience. Joe has been a hair transplant specialist since 2001. He was the lead training technician for Medical Hair and the Hair Club for Men. Dennis has been a hair transplant specialist since 2007. He trained at Bosley and worked as a training technician with ISHRS. They have been members of our Hair Restoration Team, working hand-in-hand with Dr. Heil since 2013. At the Center for Hair Restoration, Joe and Dennis specialize in ARTAS Robotic and Neograft FUE Hair Transplantation. Their master skills range from graft extraction, inspection and refinement, to site-creation and expert implantation. They are as natural at making the patient feel relaxed and comfortable as they are at delivering outstanding clinical results with Dr. Heil.
With over 18 years of hands-on experience in the hair restoration industry, Deniss brings unmatched expertise and precision to every procedure. Her career began at Bosley Medical, where she built a strong foundation in hair transplantation techniques. She went on to serve as a Senior Training Specialist for Restoration Robotics (ARTAS), traveling extensively across the USA, Canada, and internationally to train physicians and their teams in robotic hair restoration. Her skill set extends far beyond ARTAS technology; she is proficient in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) using multiple advanced harvesting systems including Neograft, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), and Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). Known for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to natural results, she combines technical mastery with a patient-centered approach, ensuring exceptional outcomes for every patient.
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