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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.

aesthetician amy

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.

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Girls on the Run of Collier County 5K

The Woodruff Institute proudly sponsored the Girls on the Run of Collier County 5K. Girls on the Run is a youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Girls celebrate their year end of season accomplishments by participating in a 5K (3.1 mile) walk/run event, supported and cheered on by family, friends, and the community.

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Back to School Expo at The YMCA

The Woodruff Institute was proud to participate in the Back to School Expo at The YMCA of the Palms on Saturday, August 10th from 9am-2pm. One lucky winner was chosen to win the Ultimate Sun Protection Gift Basket of SUNSCREEN GALORE, for adults and kids, in regular and travel sizes, plus after sun moisturizers. It even included a beach towel, stickers and temporary tattoos!