Dr. Maria Atkins
Dr. Atkins is an experienced health care practitioner specializing in Medical Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments, incorporating multi wavelength Laser technologies and a comprehensive armamentarium of non-invasive state of the art techniques, modalities and procedures. Combining her passions for Medicine, Business and Computer Science, Dr. Atkins has established and manages a highly successful, cutting edge Laser and Cosmetic Center.

Business Experience
2004- present Managing Partner/Co-Owner/Medical Director Advanced Vein Center, Portland, Maine, www.advancedveincenter.com
2001- present Managing Partner/Co-Owner/Medical Director Cosmetic Enhancement Center, Portland, Maine
2002- present Partner M&M Management LLC; Real Estate
Investment Company, www.cecofne.com
1998- 2001 President, Founder Maria Atkins DO, PA; Successful primary care medical practice
2004- present Partner/Co-Owner Proctology Associates, www.proctologyassoc.com, providing management & administrative services to a successful 25-year-old full service surgical practice

Health Care Experience
1996-present Cosmetic Laser and Aesthetic Skin Care Practitioner
2000-2002 Private Family Practice
1998-2000 Maine Centers for Healthcare – Family Practitioner
1996-1998 Mercy Primary Care – Family Practitioner

Education
1996 Brighton Medical Center, Portland, Maine, 04102
Family Practice Residency
1994 Chicago Osteopathic Hospital & Rush-Presbyterian
St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago Illinois, Internal Medicine Specialty Track Internship1993 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Osteopathy
1989 University of Illinois - Urbana - Champaign, Urbana
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biochemistry
1984 Leyden High School – West Campus, Northlake, IL

Certification/Continuing Education
2006 Laser Safety: Beyond Signs and Goggles Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2006 Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions Including Leg Veins Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.

2006 Laser and Light Source Hair Removal Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2006 Annual Meeting American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
2005 Advanced Sclerotherapy
National Procedures Institute
2005 Sclerotherapy
National Procedures Institute
2004 American College of Phlebology-Scientific Program
The American College of Phlebology
2004 American Non-Ablative and Collagen Remodeling Workshop
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2004 Laser Safety: Beyond Signs and Goggles Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2004 Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions Including Leg Veins Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2004 Laser and Light Source Hair Removal Course
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2004 Emerging Technologies in Lasers in Plastic Surgery and
Dermatology Workshop
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2003 Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar 2003
American Academy of Dermatology
2003 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
OMT Review & Practicum: Cervical & Upper Extremities
2002 American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Board Certification in Family Practice and Osteopathic
Manipulative Treatment
2001 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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