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Back to School Donations a Success!

The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery collected back packs to support the Naples Shelter for Abused Women & Children. We can’t thank our patients and staff enough for donating over 50 backpacks. These donations will go to help children in our community return to school with new supplies to improve their education and their own futures.

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The Woodruff Institute earns Best Dermatology Group in Bonita Springs 2015

The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is proud to be recognized by the News-Press as the Best Dermatology Practice in Bonita Springs for 2015! Dr. Jonathan Sonne, Dr. Kathryn Russell, Aesthetician Amy Buzzell, and Practice Manager Rachel Coughlin accepted the honor at the award ceremony at the Hyatt Coconut Point hotel in Estero, Florida on July 22, 2015. The Woodruff Institute would like to thank everyone for voting. We are proud of our physicians and staff and feel honored to have provided the communities of Southwest Florida with over a decade of quality dermatologic and cosmetic care.

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Welcome New Dermatologists!

The Woodruff Institute is pleased to welcome our new dermatologists- Stephen H. Ducatman M.D. & Craig J. Eichler M.D., board certified dermatologists specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails, as well as cutaneous surgery. Now serving patients in our Naples and Bonita Springs/Estero locations. Call to schedule your appointment today! 239-596-9337

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Moe’s 5K Run/Walk to support the Shelter for Abused Women

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Moe’s Corporate race on Thursday, October 2, 2014. The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery had the third largest team, allowing our physicians and staff to win a very large trophy! Team Woodruff Institute was happy to be involved in this event again this year, which raised money for the Shelter for Abused Women in Naples.

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Welcome our new physician, Kathryn J. Russell MD

We are pleased to announce that Kathryn J. Russell M.D. joined The Woodruff Institute in July!

She is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon.

Dr. Russell grew up in Sarasota, Florida and graduated from the University of Miami with a BS in Biology, cum laude honors. She received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of California San Diego. She completed a dermatology residency at New York Medical College in New York City where she was elected to chief resident her final year. After residency, she completed an ACGME approved Procedural Dermatology Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, cosmetic surgery, and laser surgery at the Skin Institute of South Florida. She is board-certified in dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery and Women’s Dermatologic Society.

Dr. Russell will be seeing patients at The Woodruff Institute’s Bonita Springs/Estero and Naples offices. Dr. Russell welcomes same week appointments.

You can book your appointment today by calling our Naples office at (239) 596-9337 or our Bonita Springs/Estero office at (239) 498-3376 or request an appointment online by clicking on “Request An Appointment Online” on our homepage.

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Welcome Our New Aesthetician, Amy!

We are pleased to introduce our new Licensed Aesthetician, Amy Buzzell!

Amy started her career as an Aesthetician in 2003 after earning her Aesthetics license from the Florida Academy of Massage and Skincare. Over the past 11 years Amy has worked in the Spa Industry and we are pleased she has chosen to expand her career into medical aesthetics with The Woodruff Institute.

Amy will be performing services in our new Bonita Springs/ Estero office. You can book your appointment today by calling us at (239) 498-3376 or request an appointment online by clicking on “Request An Appointment Online” on our homepage.

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Ribbon Cutting for New Bonita Springs / Estero Office

The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery on Wednesday, August 6th to celebrate the opening of their new office in Bonita Springs.

The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery opened its new 5,000-square-foot Bonita Springs/ Estero facility on July 15th. The office is located at 23471 Walden Center Drive, Suite 300, just south of the Coconut Pointe shopping center.

This new office offers full service medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology and facial plastic surgery services under one roof. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm. Founding physicians, Rebecca W. Lambert M.D. and Jonathan E. Sonne M.D., along with Kathryn J. Russell M.D. and Debbie Wallace PA-C, will treat patients of all ages throughout the week.