Dr. Dean earned her MD degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and her BA in Biology from the University of Toledo. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Saint Louis University in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dean has received the “Respect” Physician Award from Tucson Medical Center. She has been named as a Women of Influence Winner by Inside Tucson Business in the category of healthcare and has been nominated for the Women of Spirit award in the category of medicine.