Physicians and Staff

We at the Dermatologic Clinic feel our patients deserve the very best care possible, all of our physicians are board certified and make the utmost effort to remain up-to-date on all new advances in Dermatological Medicine.

Physicians & Staff at this location:

• Tom Meek Jr., M.D.

• Harry A. Burglass Jr., M.D.

• G. William Poche', M.D.

• Trent Massengale, M.D.

• Amie B. Shannon, M.D.

• Mary M. Dobson, M.D.

• Lori N. Byrd, M.D.

• Tracy Tullier, Medical Esthetician, LPN

Dr. Meek grew up in Camden, Arkansas. He moved to Louisiana to attend Tulane University. Dr. Meek received his Medical Degree there. He performed his residency at the Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Meek joined the practice in 1976.

His affiliations include:

Past President - East Baton Rouge Medical Society

Past President - LA. Dermatological Society

Member of:

A.M.A.
L.S.M.S.
LA. Dermatology Society
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Summit Hospital

His interests include his family and fishing.

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Dr. Burglass was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He left to attend college at Rice University. He obtained his Medical Degree from L.S.U. in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Burglass performed his residency at the L.S.U. Medical Center.

Dr. Burglass joined the practice in 1992.

Member of:

A.M.A.
L.S.M.S.
A.A.D.
A.S.D.S
LA. Dermatology Society
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Women's Hospital

His interests include his family and tennis.

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G. William Poche, M.D. was born in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Catholic High school as well as Louisiana State University. He attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Upon graduating he interned at Charity Hospital with LSU division and performed his residency in dermatology with the Tulane Division.

Dr. Poche' joined the practice in 1997.

Member of::

Baton Rouge Dermatology Society
Louisiana Dermatology Society
American Academy of Dermatology
Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology
East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society
Louisiana State Medical Society
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Chief of Dermatology Service
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Woman’s Hospital
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology
        Earl K. Long Hospital

His interests include his family, sports, and fishing.

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Dr. Massengale is a Baton Rouge, LA., native. After graduating from Episcopal High school he attended Tulane University graduating Cum Laude in 1996. He obtained his Medical Degree from L.S.U.  He performed his internal medicine internship at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. He performed his dermatology residency at Charity Hospital, New Orleans.

Dr. Massengale joined the practice in 2000.

His affiliations include:

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology - Earl K Long Hospital

Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology

Member of:

His interests include his family, photography, outdoor activities, and croquet.

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Dr. Shannon is a native of Louisiana and graduated second in her class from Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine.  Her Dermatology Residency was at Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Shannon joined the practice in 2005.

Her affiliations include:

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology - Medical University of South Carolina.

Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology

Member of:

A.M.A
L.S.M.S.
LA. Dermatology Society
American Society of Contact Dermatitis
American Academy of Dermatology

Her interests include family, mountain biking and needlepoint.

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Dr. Dobson joins the practice full time in January, 2008. She is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She obtained her medical degree from L.S.U. Medical School in New Orleans, LA and after an internship at Earl. K. Long Hospital did her dermatology residency at L.S.U. Medical School in Shreveport and at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. She has been practicing since 2000 in Baton Rouge and Hammond, LA.

Her affiliations include:

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology - Earl K. Long Hospital.

Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology

Member of:

L.S.M.S.
East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society
Tangipahoa Medical Society
Woman's Hospital
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Summit Hospital
American Society of Contact Dermatitis
American Academy of Dermatology

Her interests include family, tennis and running.

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Dr. Lori Nelson Byrd was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and graduated from Episcopal High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Biochemistry. She graduated from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She then did a flexible internship and two years of a Surgical Pathology Residency before completing her Dermatology Residency from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She has practiced Dermatology in Baton Rouge, LA, since 1990 at Stanocola Medical Center.

She joined the practice in 2008.

Her affiliations include:

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology - Earl K. Long Hospital.

Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology

Member of:

Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) since 1990
Louisiana Dermatological Society
American Medical Association
Louisiana State Medical Society
 

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Tracy began her medical career in 1989 as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Hospital and Physician office settings. She became interested in skin care because of her own experiences with various dermatological concerns.

Later, she wanted to become more active in helping patients with their skin care needs and began her career as a Medical Esthetician in 1999.

She joined the practice in 2004.

Her interests include getting together with friends and family, enjoying Red Sox baseball, and she is currently learning the game of golf.

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