Meet Our Providers
Pediatric Dermatology of Orange County
Brandie Metz, MD
As a mom and a fellowship-trained pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Brandie Metz is dedicated to thorough and compassionate care for her patients. Dr. Metz earned her bachelor of science in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University, where she graduated cum laude, and her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, where she graduated at the top of her class. Her postgraduate training included a dermatology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where she served as chief resident. She completed her pediatric dermatology fellowship training at Rady Children’s Hospital and University of California San Diego.
Dr. Metz has published numerous journal articles, contributed to multiple dermatology textbooks, and spoken at dermatology conferences nationally and internationally. She has been named to the Best Doctors list (OC Family Magazine), the Top Doctors list (Orange Coast Magazine) and the Super Doctors list (Los Angeles Magazine).
Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, photography, and baseball.
Lauren Mabe, PNP
Lauren is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of California. She is passionate about caring for children and has spent her career working to provide patient and family centered care; she is so thankful to be able to do this alongside Dr. Metz. Her higher education started at Boise State University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. From there she spent years in Boston, Massachusetts where she obtained her Masters' of Science in Nursing from Boston College, specializing in Pediatric Primary Care. She joined Pediatric Dermatology in July 2021 after working in pediatric primary care in both Massachusetts and California.
In her free time she enjoys baking, exercising, and spending time with her husband and her daughter.
Amy Swiger, FNP
Amy is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of California. She earned her nursing degree at California State University, San Marcos. Born and raised in Fresno, California, Amy returned home to serve the Central Valley's pediatric community as a nurse at Valley Children's Hospital for 4 years before going on to pursue her higher education. Amy earned her Master's Degree in Nursing at Fresno Pacific University in 2023. She worked as a nurse practitioner in pediatric primary care offices in both Reedley and Clovis, California prior to moving to Orange County.
Amy loves working with children and their families and strives to create an environment where her patients feel comfortable and happy. Her goal is to include her families as the central part of the decision making process when choosing a treatment that is best for her patients.
When Amy is not working you can find her on a walk around her neighborhood, buying another plant for her home or visiting a local coffee shop.