Our NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Team
Top Plastic Surgeons, Nationally Recognized Physicians Assistants, and Master Aestheticians
The heart and soul of NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is truly our team of experienced practitioners and staff members. Whether you’re engaging with a physician’s assistant or our office manager, we believe that every interaction with a customer should begin a trusting relationship that will stay for time to come. With this knowledge, we kindly ask you to read more about each individual staff member and how they contribute to the NOVA Plastic Surgery experience.
Fadi Nukta, MD
Fadi Nukta, MD is a top Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon specializing in Cosmetic Surgery of the breast and body.
He is the founder and owner of NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. Dr. Nukta is the medical director of NOVA Surgery Center and founder and medical director of SKinlab-Ashburn.
In 2016, Dr. Nukta was elected by his peer plastic surgeons as the chief of the division of Plastic Surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital.
His guiding principle is to take care of patients the way he takes care of his own family. This is accomplished by offering patients the different available options, then giving his opinion as an experienced plastic surgeon on what the best option would be for the patient.
Although Dr. Nukta supervises all Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Skin Care services at NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. He attends plastic surgery and aesthetic surgery meetings, and evaluates the literature and up-to-date technology, in order to bring our patients the best providers and best services.
Khalique Zahir, MD
Khalique Zahir, MD is the chief of Plastic Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is a well known and respected cosmetic and plastic surgeon in Fairfax county and Loudoun county. Dr. Zahir specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. He has great experience with evaluating patients requiring breast augmentation, tummy tucks and mommy makeovers. In addition, he has special interest, in eyelid and eyebrow surgery and facelifts.
Dr. Arsalan
Dr. Arsalan graduated cum laude from the College of William and Mary in 2011. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2015. From there, he completed two years of General Surgery Residency at Christiana Care Hospital in Delaware. He was at the top of his class academically and scored in the 94th percentile nationwide on the American Board of Surgery In Training Exam. During this time, he developed a special interest in plastic surgery.
Dr. Arsalan was chosen for a highly coveted position in an integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program at Loma Linda Medical Center. While there, Dr. Arsalan trained with world class surgeons all over Southern California, including Beverly Hills and Orange County, providing wide exposure to cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body. After residency, he started his initial practice in Virginia Beach, where he treated over 2,000 patients in the Hampton Roads community.
Dr. Arsalan is excited to return home to Northern Virginia and bring his West Coast training to the patients in the DMV area.
Michele Gittings, PA-C
Michele Gittings is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant and performs numerous treatments at NOVA Plastic Surgery. Michele has been a Physician Assistant since 2004 and prides herself on helping patients get their desired look, while providing the most natural results.
Taylor Poe, PA-C
Taylor Poe is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant. Taylor’s academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University where she finished top of her class. Prior to PA school she received two Bachelors of Science Degrees from Virginia Tech. She has previous experience working in Dermatology and is excited to follow her passion to help individuals achieve their skin care goals with NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.
Morgan Klein, PA-C
Morgan Klein is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology, with nearly a decade of experience treating skin imperfections. She specializes in skin rashes such as eczema and psoriasis, but she also has extensive experience treating acne and skin cancers.
Alexandra Lepecha, PA-C
Alexandra (Lexi) Lepecha is a Nationally Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She finished at the top of her class in Physician Assistant Studies at James Madison University. She previously worked as a PA in dermatology and is excited to focus on aesthetics and skincare to bring patients their best skin. Alexandra is also a Registered Dietitian, completing her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her husband, walking her high energy dog, and baking. She also enjoys learning about the aesthetic field and continues to educate herself to ensure her patients get the best outcomes.
Mikaela Hadaway, PA-C
Mikaela Hadaway is a nationally certified and state licensed physician assistant/associate who enjoys assisting in surgeries and performing aesthetic procedures at NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology and SkinLab Ashburn. Mikaela graduated from Wingate University in 2017 where she played golf and majored in psychology. She received her Master’s in Physican Assistant Practice from The University of Dayton in 2019. She enjoys helping her patients meet their individual skin care and aesthetic goals.
Mackenzie English, PA-C
Mackenzie is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant. Mackenzie received her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from James Madison University. She provides natural appearing results to enhance the beauty of each of her patients. She takes a holistic approach to reach patient’s goals by creating individualized skincare. Mackenzie has completed extensive training in aesthetic procedures including microneedling, laser hair removal, neuromodulators, and various lasers.
Andrea Scaggs, Master Aesthetician
Andrea is a Master Aesthetician, who graduated from the prestigious school, Yvonne De Vilar in Vienna.
She has worked in some of the top spas and dermatology offices in the area. With 14 years of experience, Andrea takes pride in educating her patients about how to achieve and maintain their skin care goals. She truly enjoys helping people through thoughtful consultations and treatment plans. Andrea performs many advanced treatments including Microneedling, BBL, Laser Hair Removal, HydraFacial, Chemical Peels and many more.
When Andrea is not working her skincare magic, she enjoys spending time with her son, Anthony.
Ariel Rusin, Aesthetician
Ariel has been an esthetician since 2016. She has worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years, working to get her experience and license in New York, California, and Virginia. Ariel loves working with her clients as if they were family. She works in depth with her clients, offering the best treatment protocols and products to address their skincare concerns. In her spare time, Ariel loves working on her sumi-ink illustrations and has open art gallery located in Pasadena California.
Jenn Lewis, Practice Manager
Jenn is a native of Northern Virginia. She went to George Mason where she earned a B.A. in Psychology in 2006. She is also a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, assisting Dr. Nukta and Dr. Zahir in many different in-office procedures. As the Practice Manager, Jenn works with patients from their initial contact with the practice and follows them closely throughout their care. When you are interested in a cosmetic or surgical procedure, Jenn will be delighted to work with you to ensure the process is an enjoyable and stress-free experience for you. She also handles the billing for the practice and is here to help you with any questions you may have.
Jenn is a valuable resource with her knowledge of the various procedures performed by Dr. Nukta and Dr. Zahir and what you should expect before and after surgery.
Her favorite part of her job is working with the patients and serving as a compassionate resource throughout the patient’s care.
Jenn is eager to assist you in any way necessary to make your experience with our office as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Michelle Kwak, Marketing Director
Michelle holds a degree in Medical Illustration, where she developed a deep understanding of anatomy, figure drawing, biology, and more. This unique blend led her to thrive in the field of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, where she initially began as a Medical Assistant at NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.
Michelle is responsible for creating and accelerating NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology’s marketing strategy and brand recognition across Northern Virginia. She is focused on driving the company’s vision of increasing patient education, promoting the best patient experience, and showcasing our customized treatment plans.