Tanja Nunnold graduated with honors from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She then went on to earn her Masters of Physician Assistant at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Tanja also holds Masters Degrees in both Education and Exercise Science and a PhD in Divinity and Spiritual Philosophy.
Although Tanja began her career in Cardiology, the field of Dermatology was always special to her and soon became her passion. Tanja has worked in both adult and pediatric Dermatology since 2006. She is the President of the Tidewater Physician Extender Dermatological Society.
Tanja has co-authored two books The Female Factor: A Confidence Guide for Women and Finding Your Feminine Voice. She will publish her own book in late 2017. Tanja is on an International Speaker’s Bureau where she lectures on various topics including confidence, relationship success, and self-esteem. She is an adjunct professor at Bryant and Stratton University. Tanja also enjoys making people look and feel beautiful as she is celebrity make-up artist trained.
In her spare time, Tanja enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and dogs. Born in Wurzburg, Germany and being in a military family instilled Tanja’s love of travel. Tanja is involved in many women’s groups. She enjoys reading, writing, yoga/pilates, antiquing, ballroom dancing, snorkeling/scuba diving, and trying new things.
Tanja is passionate about building relationships with her patients. Having had cystic acne as a teenager, she understands the importance of a compassionate patient and provider relationship. We are delighted to have Tanja join our team of dedicated providers!