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 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...
Read morePosted on May 14, 2020
The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery has two new team members at its Fort Myers, FL location. Stephan Levitt, M.D. Stephan M. Levitt, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of d...
Read morePosted on April 27, 2020
For your convenience, The Woodruff Institute now offers patient care through safe and secure online Teledermatology visits. This “virtual care” mirrors an in-office appointment with the dermatology provider you trust and is available when you nee...
Read morePosted on March 20, 2020
What inspired you to pursue a career as a dermatologist? Growing up in Naples, the sun has been a part of my everyday life. My father was a charter fisherman out of Chokoloskee, so many of my childhood memories are on a boat. Unfortunately, Irish ski...
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