Before opening her practice, Dr. Flaks worked as a dermatology nurse practitioner at Accredited Dermatology. She received her graduate degree (MSN) and her doctorate degree (DNP) from Monmouth University. The scope of her practice includes the entire family from diagnosing and treating acute and chronic dermatology illness to performing biopsies and excisions, interpreting diagnostic and pathology studies, prescribing medications, conducting full body skin examinations to performing cosmetic procedures.