Posted on April 11, 2022
To all my patients, After almost 24 years of practicing medicine, I am announcing my retirement. It is with very mixed emotions that this decision has been made. It may be earlier than many of you anticipated, but several personal factors came togeth...
Read morePosted on January 27, 2022
Jaclyn A. Smith, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in the areas of general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Smith was born and raised in Weston, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree at the U...
Read morePosted on September 07, 2021
Q. What inspired you to pursue a career as an aesthetician? Since I was a child I was always looking for ways to help heal someone or make them feel better about their looks. As an Aesthetician, I feel like I play an important role in both and that m...
Read morePosted on September 03, 2021
Dr. Heather Pontasch is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She will be joining The Woodruff Institute in July of 2022. She grew-up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated Magna Cum La...
Read morePosted on April 26, 2021
EltaMD sunscreens help prevent sunburn and decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun when used with other sun protection measures. EltaMD sunscreens are formulated with transparent zinc oxide and are noncomedogenic, sens...
Read morePosted on March 19, 2021
We are so excited to share some great news – Dr. Stephen Ducatman, Dr. Craig Eichler, Dr. Frances Hernandez, Dr. Rebecca Lambert, Dr. Kathryn Russell, and Dr. Jonathan Sonne of The Woodruff Institute were chosen as Naples Illustrated’s “Top Doc...
Read morePosted on February 02, 2021
When you think Valentine’s Day, you might think of candy hearts, champagne, or candlelit dinners. You probably don’t think of skin care—but of course, we do! We know how important it is for you to be happy with your skin’s health and appearan...
Read morePosted on January 07, 2021
When the seasons change, so do our skincare routines. The lotion that keeps your face looking supple in the heat of summer is likely not enough to counter the serious dryness caused by dry winter air. If you could use a little extra moisture this win...
Read morePosted on December 09, 2020
STAY HYDRATED Here’s one of the most well-known healthy skin habits- drink more water. You should be drinking about 2 liters of water every day to keep your skin hydrated. Try keeping a water bottle with you at all times. If you are not a fan of dr...
Read morePosted on November 05, 2020
What inspired you to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant? After completing my degree in Exercise and Sports Science and working as an Athletic Trainer I knew that I wanted to advance my career and be more involved with patient care and managemen...
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