Physicians & Staff

After a short career in veterinary small animal medicine, Dr. Perry chose to return to medical school to fulfill his dream of caring for people. In medical school at the University of Missouri, Dr. Perry became interested in a career in dermatology. He did a medical internship at the University of Virginia Teaching Hospital and then completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Missouri.

After two years as an assistant professor in dermatology at the University of Missouri, in the year, 2000, Dr. Perry started the private practice of Columbia Dermatology, Inc. He is a Board Certified Dermatologist, and a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery. In addition to his passion for providing the finest of skin care, Dr. Perry and his wife, Jane Ann, reside in Columbia with their five children: Austin, Andrew, Alan, Kyle and Laura.

Dr. Perry focuses on diagnosing and treating skin cancer/melanoma. He also has a keen interest in laser therapy, Botox Cosmetic injections, fillers, psoriasis, and general dermatology. He successfully recertified for the AAD boards in 2007.

Dr. Taylor grew up in Southeast Missouri, and is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri. She completed her medical internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Missouri. Her lovely family includes husband, Garrett, and their sons, Dylan and Davis, and daughter, Olivia.

Dr. Taylor's interests are general dermatology, skin cancer detection and surgery, laser therapy, Botox Cosmetic injections, filler injections including Restylane and Radiesse, Phototherapy and laser therapy for psoriasis,and cheering for her Mizzou Tigers.

Dr. Welch is a Sedalia, MO native who practiced pharmacy before attending medical school at the University of Missouri. He completed a medical internship and dermatology residency, also at the University of Missouri.

His wife, Amy, a pharmacist, and children, Perry and Hudson, are especially fond of Columbia. Dr. Welch chose to make his home and practice dermatology in the town they love.

His clinical interests are general dermatology , skin cancer detection and surgery, Botox Cosmetic injection, filler injections, laser therapy and all skin diseases.

Nurse Practitioners

Gail has been a part of Columbia Dermatology, Inc. since 2002. She and her husband, Greg, make their home in Mexico, MO. Gail and Greg have sons, Jordan and Jaden.

Since joining Dr. Perry, Gail has specialized in providing comprehensive and timely dermatologic care. Dr. Perry and Gail collaborate on the care of general dermatology patients with her special interests in Botox injections and laser photorejuvenation.

Linda joined Columbia Dermatology, Inc. in 2007. She has twenty-six years of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner and five years of focus in dermatology. She and her husband, Gene, live in Hartsburg, MO.

Linda collaborates with Dr. Perry on general dermatology patients. Her special interests include chronic wounds, skin infections, STDs, acne, warts, and skin cancer detection.

Licensed Esthetician

Gyorgyi has had an interest in skin care since her teenage exposure to the Hungarian Estheticians. She and husband, Zsolt, an MD internist, are the proud parents of Ilona, a graduate of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Gyorgyi speaks 6 languages and she now loves the challenge of helping you obtain the skin others will want to compliment in their native language.

Come and enjoy Gyorgyi’s authentic European facial or simply allow her to spend time consulting with you about your individual skin care needs and maintenance. Her specialties are the European facial, laser hair removal, photofacials, Laser Genesis rejuvenation, and all the broad benefits of the Skin Medica professional skin care line.