About Us

Northcoast Laser Cosmetics has been helping Northeast Ohio residents achieve smoother, more attractive skin since 2002. All our physicians are Board Certified as well as members of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS). Our doctors and professional staff continually train, through workshops and seminars, in the latest laser and skin care treatments available today. Our office is conveniently located in Mentor.

OUR STAFF

RICHARD A. KUCERA, MD

Dr. Kucera is the Medical Director of the laser center. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He received both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from Ohio State University. Dr. Kucera completed his Family Practice residency at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Practicing medicine isn’t Dr. Kucera’s only talent. He also plays the piano and enjoys tennis when he isn’t tending to his patients.

MARC J. MCNAUGHTON, MD

Dr. McNaughton is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He received his BS/BE from Case Western Reserve University, as well as his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. McNaughton completed his Family Practice residency at Summa Health Systems, Akron City Hospital. He is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. McNaughton had a very different career before entering the field of medicine. Prior to becoming a physician, he was an electrical engineer! He enjoys coaching his son in baseball, loves to ride his motorcycle and is an avid swimmer.

JAY M. TAYLOR, MD

Dr. Taylor is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He received his undergraduate degree at Hiram College and his medical degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Ohio State University. Dr. Taylor completed his Family Practice residency at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Taylor has been named in both Cleveland Magazine and Northern Ohio Live as a Top Doc. He leads a very athletic lifestyle, and enjoys swimming, hiking and practicing yoga on a regular basis.

JAMES A. TURBETT, MD

Dr. Turbett is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is a graduate of Hiram College (Magna Cum Laude), where he received his BA Degree. He went on to get his MD Degree from Ohio State University Medical School. Dr. Turbet is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

He loves to play the guitar and listen to music. His favorite music group is the Beatles.

BARB

Barb has been with Northcoast Laser Cosmetics since 2007. She is a registered nurse, managing esthetician and a certified aesthetic consultant. She is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Barb specializes in Botox Cosmetic® treatments, laser hair removal, radio frequency pixel skin rejuvenation, microneedling and Coolsculpting®. Prior to coming on board at Northcoast Laser, she worked in the field of cardiology. She loves working with cosmetic clients because of the upbeat nature of their care, and the fact she gets to see “real” improvement in their looks in such a short period of time.

In her spare time, you might see Barb swimming, gardening or on the golf course. She is also a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cavs and Browns, so talk nice about our professional sports teams!

MELISSA

Melissa, a Licensed Practical Nurse, joined Northcoast Laser Cosmetics in 2014, and brings a wealth of medical knowledge to our team. She worked for seven years in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit at University Hospital and two years in an Urgent Care Center for the Cleveland Clinic. Our team doesn’t think she looks old enough to have this much experience! She finds great satisfaction in helping men and women in her hometown area improve their looks non-surgically. She specializes in Laser Hair Removal, Coolsculpting, Microneedling, Radio Frequency Microneedling, and is an Advanced Trained ZO Skinhealth provider. Melissa has two boys and enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Carly

Northcoast Laser Cosmetics is pleased to welcome Carly Genova to our professional team! Carly, a graduate of Ursuline College, is a Licensed Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience caring for hospitalized patients in the Lake Health System. She will perform a wide range of skin rejuvenation and beauty procedures, and is available extended evening hours for consultations. Carly was born and raised in Concord, Ohio, and is thrilled to provide quality care to patients in this area. However, she also has another passion: her animals. She is an avid horseback rider and enjoys lots of trail time with her horse, Johnny. But, there are also dogs, cats, a rabbit, chinchilla, a sugar glider, lizards, frogs and fish that share her home! She is a true caregiver on all fronts.

In her (small amount of) spare time, she also enjoys hiking, books, and cooking. Welcome, Carly!