Paula is a native Kentuckian. She holds a CMA from Morehead State College. Paula has been with Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center since 2002, and serves as Dr. Waldman’s primary Medical Assistant. She brings extensive knowledge and expertise on all Facial Plastic Surgery subjects to the practice. Paula works diligently with each patient to ensure they have a thorough, safe, and enjoyable aesthetic experience during surgery as well as non-invasive treatments. She lives here in Lexington and enjoys writing, exploring, and meeting new people.
Shanah Marcum is a 2012 graduate of National College and a 2022 graduate from Madison College. She was born, and still resides in KY and currently serves as OR Director + First Assistant. She is a mother of two kids. Her passion for her work speaks for itself, as Shanah strives to maintain a sterile, safe and professional workspace inside the operating room. In her nearly 10 years with us Shanah’s innovative ideas have helped put systems and procedures in place to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care and consideration within their surgical experience. She dedicates herself to solidifying our reputation as the area’s foremost plastic surgery center.
Latisha Duncan, is a graduate of Bluegrass Community and Technical College. She was born and raised in Jackson County, KY , and still resides in KY and currently serves as a Scrub Tech here at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery. Latisha, has been married for 5 years and has one son. She has been with the practice for almost a year and is very committed to delivering the highest level of patient care before, during and after the surgery. When she is not working, she likes to hop in the Jeep and travel.
Chelsea, also known as “Charlie” in the OR, is a Scrub Tech, at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery Center. She is a Nebraska native. While at work she brings unparalleled experience to her position. She has been a member of the practice since, 2019. Chelsea obtained her degree from Nebraska Methodist College. Outside of work her hobbies include traveling. She even lived in Australia for a year!
Marianne Waldman is a graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing. She began her nursing career in Louisville, Kentucky and she has been employed by the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and the Oschner Clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana. After several years directing the OR and Recovery Room for Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center, she founded the Lexington Skin Care Division at the center, which is now known as Skin Chic at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery Center. She served on the advisory board for Rejuvena Skin Care and received specialty certification from Physicians Choice of Arizona and Palomar Medical Technologies.
Mallory Bermudez is a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University, where she earned her Biomedical degree. She takes pride in serving our patients as Dr. Waldman’s Patient Coordinator and Clinical Assistant. With a husband and three kids (a daughter and twin boys), life is always exciting. During her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, exploring waterfalls and enjoying boat days on the lake, all with the family of course! She moved to Kentucky four years ago from Waynesville, NC, where she still visits often.
Raegan is currently the Marketing Specialist at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery. She is a 2021 graduate from the University Of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Communications. Raegan brings great experience to our practice and makes sure our patients are always at ease. When she is not working, her hobbies include, working out, spending time with family and attending country music concerts.
Meet Ashley, a member of our clinic and Skin Chic Team. Ashley is a Kentucky native. She has been a member of our team for 5 years. Ashley brings great experience to our practice and makes sure our patients are always at ease. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, gardening, camping and baking.
Meet Sandy, our practice’s Aesthetic Nurse Injector. Sandy received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Out of her 28+ years of being a nurse, the majority of nursing career has been spent in the Plastic Surgery Field and the last 8 years has been injecting. Sandy is very passionate about helping patients look and feel their best through an individualized plan of treatments that is based on their needs and wants. She strives to give a rejuvenated, “natural” look with the use of Neurotoxins, Sculptra, and Dermal Fillers!
Reagan, a graduate of Morehead State University, is currently a Patient Coordinator here at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery Center. During your time here at the office, she is committed to making your visit personable and enjoyable. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and her dog.
Kelli, a patient Coordinator at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery Center, comes from a Cosmetology background. She soon found her passion that has put her in the Medical Aesthetic Industry for over 7+ years. During your time here, she is committed to making sure her patients are happy and well taken care of throughout their life-changing journey. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her kids.
Kenzie is a part of the Front Office staff at Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Surgery Center. In 2022, she graduated from Morehead State University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She strives to make sure that patients are completely taken care of before they leave our office. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cheering on the Cats, and creating art in her free time.