Meet Our Team
Dr. Todd Clark
Medical Director
Dr. Clark was born and raised on a farm in south-central Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he graduated summa cum laude with Honors in Biology. He then attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating with High Distinction. While a medical student, he was awarded the Excellence in Pharmacology Award and elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
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Dr. Clark is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Clark has been in private practice since 2009. During that time, he was included in the list of Best Doctors in America and America’s Top Dermatologists multiple years throughout his career. He was recently recognized as Castle Connoly Top Doctors 2022.
Dr. Clark holds a voluntary faculty position with the UK College of Medicine and the UK College of Health Sciences. He is very involved in teaching and mentoring Plastic Surgery Residents, medical students, and physician assistant students. Clark has been published in dermatology in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals. Local hospital affiliations include Baptist Health and CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Outside of work, Dr. Clark loves hanging out with his family. He also enjoys golf, hunting, and fishing. He and his wife, Shannon, have two children.
Victoria Yatsuknenko PA-C
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Victoria Yatsuknenko, DMS, MSPAS, PA-C came to Kentucky from Donetsk, Ukraine, in 1998. Dr. Yatsuknenko graduated with honors from Slavyansk State University, with dual Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Education of Children with Disabilities in 1994. After practicing for four years in Ukraine as a speech pathologist, she came to the United States to pursue a Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. She was awarded UK Academic Excellence Scholarship, and Enhancement Scholarship. Yatsuknenko had an honor of being inducted to Dean’s List and accepted to Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society. Victoria Yatsuknenko, DMS, PA-C received her Doctor of Medical Science Degree from Lynchburg University in 2021.
Yatsuknenko conducted three-year research on development of generalized abstract semantic forms of the Russian language syntaxes and grammar in individuals with subnormal intellectual functioning. She presented Master’s Paper Project “New Treatment Options for Lung Cancer” at University of Kentucky in 2007. The recent publications include “Adverse Events Associated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery JAMA Dermatology, 2013) and “Early Detection and Prevention Strategies for Skin Cancer” (Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science, 2022). Victoria Yatsuknenko is a member of Kentucky Association of Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Yatsuknenko has been practicing dermatology since 2008 focusing her practice on clinical dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and aesthetics including Sculptra, Dermal Fillers, Kybella, Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, microneedling, PRP and hair restoration.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, traveling, baking, and spending time with her family.
Hannah Noger PA-C
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Dr. Todd Clark, MD
Dr. Clark was born and raised on a farm in south-central Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he graduated summa cum laude with Honors in Biology. He then attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating with High Distinction. While a medical student, he was awarded the Excellence in Pharmacology Award and elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
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Dr. Clark is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Clark has been in private practice since 2009. During that time, he was included in the list of Best Doctors in America and America’s Top Dermatologists multiple years throughout his career. He was recently recognized as Castle Connoly Top Doctors 2022.
Dr. Clark holds a voluntary faculty position with the UK College of Medicine and the UK College of Health Sciences. He is very involved in teaching and mentoring Plastic Surgery Residents, medical students, and physician assistant students. Clark has been published in dermatology in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals. Local hospital affiliations include Baptist Health and CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Outside of work, Dr. Clark loves hanging out with his family. He also enjoys golf, hunting, and fishing. He and his wife, Shannon, have two children.
Dr. Victoria
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Dr. Yatsuknenko conducted three-year research on development of generalized abstract semantic forms of the Russian language syntaxes and grammar in individuals with subnormal intellectual functioning. She presented Master’s Paper Project “New Treatment Options for Lung Cancer” at University of Kentucky in 2007. The recent publications include “Adverse Events Associated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery JAMA Dermatology, 2013) and “Early Detection and Prevention Strategies for Skin Cancer” (Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science, 2022). Dr.Victoria Yatsuknenko is a member of Kentucky Association of Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Dr. Yatsuknenko has been practicing dermatology since 2008 focusing her practice on clinical dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and aesthetics including Sculptra, Dermal Fillers, Kybella, Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, microneedling, PRP and hair restoration.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, traveling, baking, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Hannah
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Our Staff
Shannon Clark
Practice Manager
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Shannon worked for Takeda Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Sales Representative for 10 years. She and her husband, Dr. Todd Clark, have two kids and she stayed home with them for the past 12 years. Hudson is 12 years old and in 6th grade at LCA. Ava is 9 years old and in 3rd grade at LCA. They have two dogs, Hunter (English Springer Spaniel) and Poppy (Shichon).
Pooja Patel
Medical Assistant
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Pooja is from Lexington, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science and will be graduating with her Master of Public Health in 2023. She is currently applying to PA schools with an ultimate goal of becoming a Dermatology PA. Outside of work, Pooja enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her golden doodle.
Fabiola Williams
Medical Assistant
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Faby is a Honduran, and her native language is Spanish. She graduated from the National Autonomous University of Honduras obtaining the title of Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, graduating in the top 5% of her class. She is a member of the Association of Students of Academic Excellence. She worked in the Honduras hospital and a private clinic serving children and adults. Currently she is working to obtain a medical license in the US where she aspires to become a Dermatologist. In her free time, she likes papercrafts and art.
Emiliee Jackson
Medical Assistant
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Emiliee graduated from University of Kentucky in 2020 with a bachelor’s in marketing, back at UK for nursing school set to graduate in May 2024.
She is excited to be back in Lexington to get her nursing degree and in her free time she loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog Beu.
Christy Newman
Medical Assistant
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Christy has two daughters that are 17 and 15 that keep her busy when she is not here helping take care of our wonderful patients. In her free time she loves working in her garden, kayaking and being outdoors as much as possible.
Hear What Our Patients
Have To Say!
“Great experience! Dr. Clark and his office are so friendly, thorough, and always willing to help. Thank you!” – Nicole P.
“Dr. Clark is amazing! The staff is friendly and helpful! If you’re looking for a dermatology practice where the staff is personable, caring, and willing to help, go to Central KY Dermatology.” – Sarah G.
“As a long time patient of Dr. Clark I appreciate his extensive qualifications but most of all his desire to really take time to answer questions and research any diagnosis. I am extremely grateful to be a patient at CKD.” – Trisha L.
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