About Us

Bob Weitzman, MD

Dr. Weitzman has been a physician in the Pioneer Valley for over 35 years. After graduating from Albany Medical College he worked as an Emergency Room physician. He then completed his residency and is board certified in the specialty of family medicine. In 1987, Dr. Weitzman, along with his brother Peter Weitzman, and Allan Baustin joined to form Hadley Family Practice, where he continues to provide primary care.

In 2003 his interest in aesthetic medicine led him to open Amherst Laser & Skin Care Center, where he serves as the medical director. He has extensive experience in cutaneous laser treatments as well as dermal fillers and Botox Cosmetic. He is among the most experienced physicians in Massachusetts using SmartLIPO for laser body sculpting, MiraDry / MiraSmooth for permanent sweat reduction and bio-polar radio frequency technology for skin tightening & toning.

He holds academic positions at Tufts University of Medicine and UMass Medical School. He is a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Julie Grondin, NP

She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from American International College. She went on to obtain a Masters in Nursing Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies as a family nurse practitioner from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

She has worked in various healthcare settings and transitioned into aesthetic medicine from a primary care position. Her goals are to guide patients through their personal cosmetic journey and provide natural-looking outcomes.

David Cohen, MD

Dr. Cohen grew up in New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and his medical degree from the Columbia University - College of Physicians and Surgeons. This was followed by an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and then a fellowship in Cardiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After another fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Westchester Medical Center he practiced for 20 years as an interventional cardiologist in New Jersey, later becoming an early pioneer in the interventional treatment of peripheral vascular diseases. In 2004 he added vein disease management to his practice and a few years later happily decided to commit his entire practice to vein disease treatment and never looked back.

He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. His family has had roots in Berkshire County for most of his life and he and his wife relocated to the Berkshires full time in 2023. He works part-time at Berkshire Medical Center providing advanced vein care and is excited to join Amherst Laser to focus on cosmetic vein treatment. On his days off, he enjoys boating, writing about local history, genealogy, woodcarving, and visiting his three terrific kids.

Carly Dormer, NP

Carly Dormer, NP brings a unique blend of talents and experience. Having pursued art courses and holding a bachelor's degree in mathematics, she brings a fresh perspective to aesthetic medicine. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Carly has a solid foundation in nursing, having earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science as an adult gerontological nurse practitioner.

Her career has been a testament to her commitment to healthcare, as she has worked across a spectrum of healthcare settings, including acute care and geriatrics.

Her most recent role involved caring for patients in an addiction medicine setting, further enhancing her capacity for empathy and understanding.

Carly brings an ability to integrate her artistic sensibilities with her medical expertise. With a deep capacity for active listening and an innate ability to establish strong patient rapport, she is genuinely dedicated to fulfilling our mission of making patients happy and helping them achieve their aesthetic goals.

Lauren Sankey, LMA, CLT

Lauren is a Licensed Aesthetician with over six years of experience in both Massachusetts and New York. She has served as an aesthetic educator, a panel speaker for Esthetician connection, and is an International CIDESCO Diplomat. Lauren has also been featured in Dermascope magazine.

Prior to starting at Amherst Laser and Skincare Center, Lauren used her aesthetics licenses and diplomas to work in a multitude of areas within the industry including spas, medical spas, plastic surgeons’ offices, and luxury med spas on different cruise ships.

Lauren has completed an extensive list of continuing education programs to further her career. She has experience with lasers, oncology aesthetics, advanced aesthetics, chemical peels, and more.

Lauren became self-aware of skincare from an early age and developed a greater interest after her mom was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2014. Her mom is now skin cancer free and well, but this was the driving force to attend aesthetics school.

Lauren strives to educate her clients, not just on the importance of sunscreen, but the importance of good skincare overall. She takes immense pride in boosting her clients’ self-confidence and knowing that she is making a difference in people’s lives.