Meet the Providers
Christine L. Cassel, MD, FAAD
Dr. Cassel is the Chief Dermatologist at Brownstone Dermatology Associates. Dr. Cassel grew up in Hummelstown and graduated from Lower Dauphin High School in 1991 as Valedictorian. She then attended Millersville University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
During her medical training at Penn State, she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Scholastic Achievement. She completed her residency training in Dermatology at Penn State and began her career as an attending physician, achieving the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology.
Dr. Cassel has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and state dermatological meetings. Her publications include articles on topics such as blistering disorders, herpes infections, contact allergies, soft tissue augmentation, body dysmorphic disorder, and psychodermatology.
Dr. Cassel is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and has maintained her certification by participating in their Maintenance of Certification program. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Jennifer Romero, Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Jennifer Romero is a Licensed Aesthetician in Hummelstown, PA. Jennifer was part of the 2006 graduating class of the Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Association, and graduated from the Lancaster School of Cosmetology as a Licensed Aesthetician in 2018. Since graduation, she has also become a practicing laser technician. In 2014, Jennifer discovered her passion for aesthetics, including maintaining quality skincare routines and exploring various treatments available to achieve and maintain a healthy appearance.
Since joining Brownstone Dermatology in 2016, Jennifer has attended numerous conferences and seminars emphasizing the importance of skincare maintenance. She continues to educate herself on the newest and most effective treatments and tools in the dermatology field, and is eager to expand her knowledge as new treatment options and procedures become available.
Before Your Visit
Please be sure to bring a list of all medications and allergies. If you are covered by an insurance plan that requires prior authorization, the authorization or referral form must be presented to our office before or at the time of your appointment. It is your responsibility to obtain necessary referrals. If you don’t have one, we will ask you to sign a waiver stating you are responsible for the bill. Payment will then be expected at the time of service. Please bring your insurance cards to each visit so the information can be checked and a copy placed in your chart.
Financial Information
Your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Financial responsibility rests with the patient for deductibles, co-insurances, and non-covered services. Insurance coverage is a variable, and we cannot guarantee what services will be covered by your particular plan. We request that you sign an authorization form, which will enable us to receive insurance payments directly when applicable. Co-payments are due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and cash.
A no-show fee of $50.00 will be charged to patients who fail to appear for their appointment and provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation.
Pathology, Labs, and X-rays
Surgical specimens are sent to a laboratory for analysis. The fee for this is a separate charge from the office visit and may be billed directly by the processing lab. Results are usually available 7-10 days after the test has been performed. Questions regarding payments for laboratory services should be directed to the laboratory.
Prescription Refills
Prescription refill requests will be taken only during regular office hours.