Our Medical Team
Bastien Medical PLLC
NY Practice OwnerPeggy Bastien, MD is the owner of Bastien Medical PLLC, and Skin Spa New York practice owner for the state of NY
Daphne Duran
NY Clinical Director, NPDaphne Duran, DD, NP is a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of medical experience, specializing in internal medicine & aesthetic medicine. As Skin Spa New York's New York Clinical Director, Daphne provides advanced aesthetic treatments tailored to enhance natural beauty and boost confidence. Her extensive background in medicine allows her to approach medical aesthetics with a clinical eye, ensuring safe & personalized care for each patient. Daphne’s dedication to her craft and her patients has made her a trusted figure in the medical and aesthetic communities.
Dr Emily Farias, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Emily Farias, MD is a board-certified physician with broad experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health, and women’s health. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Loma Linda University.
She is dedicated to holistic care, evidence-based medicine, and tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs and shows a strong engagement in leadership and mentorship.
Dr. Mahdi Taha, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Taha is a board-certified internist and oncologist with expertise in precision medicine, clinical research, and innovative cancer care delivery. He specializes in genitourinary, head and neck, and cutaneous skin cancers. He has served as principal investigator for several landmark oncology trials and is a Fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Taha has also served as a medical correspondent for NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and FOX. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2017 and was named one of Atlanta’s 40 Under 40 in 2019 and one of the city’s 500 Most Influential People in 2020.
