Meet the Providers
Meet
Dr. Brock A. Andersen, MD
Dr. Andersen, originally born in Boise, ID traveled the world and gained experience before coming to Fruitland, ID with his wife and 7 children. He did foreign studies abroad in Russia and Israel, prior to serving an LDS mission to Brazil for two years in 1994-1996 and still speaks fluent Portuguese. Prior to joining the Navy and entering medical school he worked at UPS unloading trucks, and later as a supervisor at their Salt Lake City hub. After leaving UPS he worked as a laboratory technician at ARUP laboratories, as well as driving ambulance at Gold Cross in Salt Lake. He joined the Navy in 2000, later deploying to Iraq as the Battalion Surgeon of 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Corps Infantry, and then returned home to spend two years as a Naval Medical Officer at the US Navy submarine base in Bangor, Washington prior to entering dermatology residency at the University of Iowa.
His education is as follows:
- BS in Zoology from Brigham Young University 1999.
- MD degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, 2004
- General Surgery Internship, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 2005
- Dermatology Residency, University of Iowa, 2009.
Dr. Andersen is board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and is a fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology. He enjoys spending time with his family, and all outdoor activities as well as reading.
Meet Jock Perkins, PA-C
Jock Perkins earned his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from Idaho State University. Prior to joining Snake River Dermatology, he cared for patients as a dermatology physician assistant in California’s Central Valley and North State.
Jock was born in Emmett, Idaho and raised in northeastern Oregon. He graduated High school in Baker City, Oregon and completed his undergraduate studies in Biology (Genetics) at The College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. He had a brief stint working as a fisheries scientist for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and went on to own several businesses in the Treasure Valley area.
Jock is a member of the AAPA, NCCPA and SDPA. H is married to his wife of 25 years, Paige, and has five children. He enjoys hunting, fly fishing, hiking and camping.
In Memorium - Gerald G. Overly, MD
