Konika Patel Schallen, MD is the Medical Director of Candela and the Candela Institute for Excellence in Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as Senior Vice President of Global Clinical Operations at Candela. A visionary in energy-based treatments, Dr. Schallen is committed to advancing cutting-edge technologies and protocols that promote healthier skin and rejuvenation across diverse skin types. With extensive experience in academia, industry, and private practice, she is a sought-after speaker in aesthetic medicine, having lectured and collaborated with professionals in nearly 50 countries. Dr. Schallen has practiced in both Europe and the US and currently operates her private practice, CMA Medicine, in Jacksonville, Florida.