Staff

Mission Statement

We will strive to provide the best medical dermatology treatments in a professional office environment. We will treat each patient as we would want to be treated and provide exceptional service while conducting ourselves with integrity.

All of the professionals at Lawlor Dermatology maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

TARA H. LAWLOR, DO, FAOCD

Dr. Tara H. Lawlor is a Board Certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. She is a Reading native and attended Central Catholic High School and The Pennsylvania State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and later completed her dermatology residency training at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. She has been practicing since 2006. She sees patients of all ages for all skin presentations. Community involvement is important to her. She is involved in many activities and supports many local causes. Dr. Lawlor is a member of various local and national medical societies. Some of her hobbies include art, calligraphy and drawing. You can see her artwork displayed throughout the office.

WAYLON STEELE, MSN, NP-C

Waylon Steele, NP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology. He received a BS in Business Administration - Healthcare from The University of Georgia, followed by a BS in Nursing from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, and subsequently attended graduate school at Simmons University in Boston where he attained his MS in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Waylon is Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and he maintains an active membership with the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, and the the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses. Having spent greater than 20 years specializing in dermatology, Waylon brings a wealth of knowledge to his Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology practice. He provides full-spectrum care to all age ranges and for all skin conditions. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, traveling near and far, and is an avid learner, staying abreast of new and cutting-edge evidence-based treatment options and procedures.