Meet Our Team

Dr. Briana Brown, DO, FAAD

Dermatologist & Master Injector

Dr. Briana Brown, D.O., F.A.A.D, received a Bachelor of Science in Biologic for West Virginia University, graduating cumma sum laude, then transitioned to her medical degree training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where she graduated in the top 10% of her class.

During her time in medical school, Dr. Brown served as a reserve U.S. Army Officer while managing the stressors of medical school. Upon medical school graduation, Dr. Brown became an active-duty U.S. Army Officer and completed her prestigious Dermatology residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. It was during her residency she was able to receive focused training in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Brown was able to shadow Dr. Tina Alster in Washington, D.C. – who is revered as the nation’s top cosmetic Dermatologist. She also helped develop and implement a cosmetic training program to teach other Dermatology residents at Walter Reed. Dr. Brown went on to serve as a military Dermatologist, finishing her active duty commitment as a Major and the Chief of Dermatology at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

Dr. Brown is married to Michael Brown, and they share four children together. Briana & Michael Brown together built both Southern Dermatology & Southern Vanity Medical Spa, and are intimately involved in their day-to-day operations with the utmost importance on quality patient care. The Browns both hail from Pittsburgh, PA but have come to welcome Georgia as their “forever home”.

Kierston Holifield, PA-C

Clinical Director of Medical Spa Services & Physician Assistant

Kierston Holifield, PA-C is a Georgia native graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Augusta State University in 2003. She then went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Degree from Nova Southerneastern University in 2007. Kierston and her husband reside in Evans, GA with their four children.

Kierston worked in the pain management field after graduation, but started working at Southern Vanity Medical spa performing cosmetic procedures in 2019.
Kierston was the first full-time physician assistant the Southern Dermatology Group added to their team in 2023. Both Dr. Brown & Dr. Falkner were amazed at how quickly Kierston learned the diagnosis and management of complex skin conditions. She completed a rigorous Dermatology training course and directly apprenticed under Dr. Brown for over a year prior to working at Southern Dermatology. Kierston is well known for her compassionate bedside manner and ability to create personalized skin treatment plans.

Kacee Morris, PA-C

Clinical Director & Physician Assistant

Kacee Morris, PA-C is a native of Harlem, GA, she graduated with honors from Harlem High School in 2008 and received a scholarship to play softball at Augusta State University (now called Augusta University). Her senior year while at ASU, she achieved the college’s first ever Capital One Academic All-American. She then graduated Summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2012. Kacee obtained her Masters of Physician Assistant Degree from Augusta University in Fall of 2016. She is certified under the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Kacee and her husband reside in Harlem, GA with their son and daughter.

Kacee worked in the Obstetrics and Gynecology field after graduation, but started working at Southern Vanity Medical spa performing cosmetic procedures in 2019. Kacee has been a highly sought-out injector over the years, demonstrating expert technique and a skilled eye. Kacee joined the Southern Dermatology Team as a full-time Dermatology provider in 2024. We could not be overjoyed to bring such an intelligent and compassionate provider to our team.

The Staff at Monument Dermatology

Mike Brown

Medical Service Organizer & Owner

Bethaney Brown

Referral Specialist

Maria Ellis

Supply Manager & Lead Medical Assistant