The third of nine children, plastic surgeon Robert Kearney MD, FACS, graduated from Providence College cum laude and received his Medical Degree from Thomas Jefferson School in Philadelphia, PA.

 

Dr. Kearney completed his general surgery residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He then went on to complete his plastic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and finally a craniofacial fellowship in Miami under S.A. Wolfe MD, an internationally renowned craniofacial surgeon.

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Dr. Kearney is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He maintains active membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Mena founded The Derm Effect in 2019 which is now known as Mahtab Aesthetics. Mena is a native San Diegan and PA, who received her Bachelor’s degree from UCSD, then graduated with her Master’s degree from Loma Linda University in Physician Assistant Sciences.

 

Mena is constantly seeking ways to use science and technology to enhance and stimulate the skin and body to look and act young again. She wants everyone who receives treatments at Mahtab to leave feeling uplifted, beautiful, and confident. 

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Mena is a lifelong learner and leader, always following her intuition. She has over 12 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in aesthetics, and over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She is excited to lead and teach others her knowledge and techniques so that even more patients can benefit and have great outcomes.

Kathleen Hood, RN, brings over two decades of experience as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector, having launched her career in Beverly Hills in 2003.

 

Known for her meticulous attention to detail and artistic touch, Kathleen is a former trainer for Allergan Medical Institute and Candela,

 

Kathleen has been a mentor and leader to many injectors, sharing her vast knowledge and innovative techniques.

 

Her expertise spans a wide array of injectable treatments and advanced skincare, including fillers and neuromodulators. Kathleen’s skill set also includes laser treatments and SkinPen microneedling.

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Yasmeena Hobson has been in the aesthetics industry and brings her 10 years of management experience to Mahtab Aesthetics.

 

Known for her leadership in high-volume, fast-paced environments. With a strong focus on patient care, treatment excellence, and brand loyalty, she manages daily operations and streamlines operations.

 

Yasmeena’s expertise spans event planning, business management, and creating exceptional client experiences.