Reynolds Crossing Office (formerly Patterson Office)
6946 Forest Avenue Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Colonial Heights Office
280 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, Suite 4
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Midlothian Office
The Winchester Building 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 309
Richmond, VA 23235
Mohs Surgery Center
The Winchester Building 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23235
Nuckols Road Office
201 Concourse Boulevard, Suite 110
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Hanover Office
7498 Right Flank Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116
Charles M. Caravati, Jr., M.D., a Richmond native, founded Dermatology Associates of Virginia in 1969. The original office started on Hamilton Street in the near West End, but was soon moved to a house on Grove Avenue. Since then, Dermatology Associates has grown to twenty-one providers practicing at six central Virginia locations. We have one office in Colonial Heights and five in the greater Richmond area.
Our doctors and physician assistants provide medical and surgical treatments for skin diseases occurring in patients of all ages. While the treatment of skin diseases and skin cancers is our specialty, we also offer a variety of cosmetic services. Furthermore, our highly professional team members address all of our patient’s skin diseases in convenient, comfortable and attractive settings.
Our dermatologists are all board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Additionally, all are members of our local, state and national dermatological and medical professional societies.
DAV is a founding member of MD Value Care, an organization of independent physician practices in Richmond, VA. We believe that we can excel in quality, patient experience, and cost-effectiveness.
I love my patients and I love helping people.
To watch, college basketball. To play, tennis.
Reading books, gardening, music, exercise
Turkish
The Sound of Music
The Beatles
The opportunity to see patients of all ages.
I enjoy calm water kayaking and biking with my husband and kids.
I have 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, and a bearded dragon. The dogs and cats are all rescue animals from shelters.
In Allegany, New York, a small town 90 minutes from Buffalo.
Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Brighton, England; New York City; Cleveland, OH; Austin, TX, and San Antonio, TX. I settled in Richmond in 2003.
The James River and the Capital Bike Trail.
One of the most enjoyable things about my work is the diversity of my patients. I like getting to know each unique individual over time.
I enjoy gardening, skiing, cooking, and just having fun.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is focused on the family and lacks the high stress and commercialism of Christmas.
Reruns of Star Trek, The Next Generation. When Star Trek, The Next Generation first aired, my husband and I were both in the military. We got hooked on the show because the creativity of the stories was impressive and we could relate to the many leadership challenges that the crew faced. Now we are enjoying them all over again, 20 years later!
I enjoy all types of food. It’s one reason why I like to cook!
I spent a large part of my childhood growing up on a small farm in New York State. One of my favorite childhood memories is the smell of freshly mowed hay on a beautiful summer day.
Waitress
Monday mornings are never bad because I work alongside a great, caring staff and have wonderful patients!
Space physician like Dr. Bones and Dr. Crusher on Star Trek.
Scuba diving with sharks in the Bahamas
Winning Ugly
Aliens
Play tennis and take Body Pump, Boot Camp, and Zumba classes
Cashier at Weis Market grocery store
Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Aleman enjoys being outdoors fishing, hiking, and whitewater kayaking on the James River. He also enjoys international travel and is active in medical volunteer projects around Richmond and abroad.
Making somebody feel better!
Basketball and Soccer
None! I like the peace and quiet!
Chocolate
Frank Herbert
Watching my boys play sports
Great patients and working a team dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Firefighter and Dinosaur Bone Collector
NFL Football & College Basketball
Subway
Halloween, though Christmas is a close second
Balance – having a career that I love but also being able to have time for my family. This is somewhat rare in medicine.
Always a doctor. My mother is a registered nurse, and I think that sparked my interest in medicine.
Ice cream (if that is even a meal)
Probably Grey’s Anatomy when I was in medical school. We don’t even have cable now. With a young child there is no time for TV!
8th grade – Backstreet Boys
I grew up with a parent who has a chronic illness and know firsthand the complex physical, mental, and emotional roller coaster that patients can find themselves on. In medicine, I’m honored to help people navigate through health challenges. In dermatology, I love practicing in a varied and ever-innovating specialty, in which my patients can actually see the improvement in their health that we work together to achieve just by looking in the mirror. I cannot think of a more rewarding career.
I love to bake and try out new culinary techniques. I’m a big music enthusiast and especially enjoy singing. My husband and I enjoy camping and hiking, something we hope to do more of in Virginia. My very favorite, and most often enjoyed activity, is running around after and exploring with my rambunctious toddler.
I’m a huge fan of the silver screen, especially cinematic classics of the 1930s and 1940s. Who can resist Casablanca?
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My family celebrates this holiday in a big way and it features all my favorite things—lots of family, great food, homemade pies, and family hikes. I love that everyone takes an opportunity on this day to reflect on all we have to be grateful for.
I collect Morton Salt paraphernalia and rubber ducks.
Making a positive difference in my patients’ lives and being an advocate for them in the sometimes difficult-to-navigate world of healthcare.
An astronaut or the president.
Hummus and Wheat Thins. It has been my daily snack since childhood.
Cashier at PetSmart.
Spending time with family at the Pamlico River or Outer Banks of North Carolina.
An astronomer or a marine biologist working with dolphins.
Slow pitch softball umpire for young girls league.
Christmas ornaments!
Rattlesnake pierogies
Pink Panther with Steve Martin!
Mohs affords me the better half of the day to talk with patients. I am always amazed at how much I learn from them about travel, culture, food, sports…you name it.
Ride a bike!
William Styron
Sully (it was given to me before Monsters Inc. came out).
Pinterest-ing.
The Girl on the Train.
I am NOT related to Ed Sullivan…I thought we should probably get that question out of the way to have time to get to the good stuff!
I am so honored to have a career that keeps me excited to come to work every day. Mohs surgery is a great combination of surgery, pathology, and reconstruction, each of which I am passionate about. I am blessed to have a fantastic team to help me care for my patients in the best way that I can. There’s nothing else I’d rather do!
Ride a bike! The farther the distance and the higher the hills the better.
I just learned how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch, along with simple sauces, and my kids and I have a blast preparing this together.
The original Star Wars is my favorite, and anything by John Hughes is a close second.
Sports and athletics. We’re an active family, and I love cheering on my kids’ teams. I play squash, I golf with my husband, and I play a little tennis. I really enjoy running and competing in local events.
I am so blessed to be a Mohs surgeon for many reasons. There are very few treatments in this world that offer as high cure rates as Mohs surgery does and I am very grateful to be able to provide such a service. My favorite part of what I do is the time I get to spend getting to know my patients and learning about their lives.
Thanksgiving is a big deal in my family. I love gathering together and reflecting on being grateful without the pressure of gift giving. And, you can’t forget about the delicious foods!
I’m biased, but my favorite foreign food is Persian food.
My husband and I enjoy traveling and trying new foods from all over the world. I really enjoy learning about where others have traveled so I can plan my next destination. I also love spending time with my cat, Freckles. He’s the cutest.
Salmon over spinach salad
1966. My father was still alive and in pretty good health. Would love to talk to him again.
Going boat riding out of Hopewell Yacht Club with my parents and sister. Took trips to Norfolk and Florida on the boat.
Enjoy running and doing weight resistance classes
Getting to know my patients
Eating and traveling
Bungee jumping in New Zealand
Game of Thrones
Aerosmith
3 – Mandarin, Cantonese, English
I love meeting people and building friendships with patients and their families. My days are enriched by all the amazing things patients teach me, all while practicing my love for dermatology.
My pampered chef food chopper! I love cooking and that thing is the bomb. It is rare that I make anything without it.
Definitely ride a bike! You can enjoy the scenery, go off the beaten path and get fit at the same time!
I love traveling and seeing the world from different perspectives and through different eyes. Not to mention I love eating and trying new foods!
Yoga, yoga, and more yoga! I love that you can practice yoga anywhere. I also love that it fosters inner peace, love and strength! I’m always happy when I’m on my mat.
I listen to finance podcasts and the Vance Joy Station on Amazon Music or Pandora.
College football is my favorite sport to watch. Golf is my favorite to play.
Sushi
Coffee!
I enjoy providing thorough, patient centered care. I like to individualize treatment plans which involves getting to know the patient and partnering with them. I think this statement sums up my career: if you love what you do then you will never work a day in your life!
A teacher
Christmas ornaments from places we visit when traveling
Most often, I listen to country music. Since I drive pretty far to work, I listen to many podcasts and audiobooks too!
Volleyball, running, and fishing.
My friends would describe me as kind, loyal to a fault, and competitive.
Alanis Morrisette
When I was 4 years old my parents gave me a Barry Manilow record and I still have it!
Growing up we had a place down in the Outer Banks. My family would go down there almost every weekend. My dad would take us driving out on the beach at Oregon Inlet and we would fish all day. I still enjoy going to Oregon Inlet because it has such good memories for me!
