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Name: Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACS

Statement: Dr. Patrick Flaharty is a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon and the medical director of Azul Cosmetic Surgery Medical Spa, with locations in Bonita Springs, Naples, and Fort Myers, Florida.

Trained as an ophthalmologist and facial cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Flaharty specializes exclusively in procedures for the face, neck, and delicate tissues of the eyes, including eyelid surgery, facelift, brow lift, neck lift, laser skin rejuvenation, and Botox and dermal filler injections. Throughout nearly 30 years in practice, he has performed over 20,000 facial plastic and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Flaharty received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He continued his training with an ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and a facial cosmetic surgery fellowship in Orlando, Florida.

An in-demand speaker at medical summits and for the news media, Dr. Flaharty routinely presents at national aesthetic meetings, including the Las Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Conference and the Global Aesthetic Conference. He also hosts Look & Feel Your Best, a weekly radio program, and has written two books, Look Younger Now and Young Again, on the topic of facial aging and rejuvenation.

Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Flaharty is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1992

Rating: 5.0

Name: Allison Yee, MD, FACS

Statement: Board-Certified, Fellowship trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Yee has performed thousands of surgeries and procedures, and is excited to help you obtain the results of your dreams. Reach out and set up your consultation to learn more about what Dr. Yee can do for you today.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007

Rating: 5.0

Name: Debbie McDonald, PA

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 35

Biography: With over 35 years in the medical field, Debbie McDonald’s knowledge base includes everything from the latest in facial injections to the most technologically advanced laser treatments. Working with Dr. Flaharty for over 10 years, she has treated many of his face and neck lift patients to help postpone surgical intervention and after surgery to maintain and lengthen the value of their surgical procedure. Debbie has seen aesthetic fads come and go and knows how to create a treatment plan that stresses value, results, and longevity.

Name: Britten Stine, ARNP

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 10

Biography: As one of Azul’s most popular injectors, Britten Stine is in high demand year-round, and especially during season. She is blessed with an artistic eye and a light touch and can deftly see what is needed to bring out the beauty and symmetry in each face. She works with a broad range of injectables and finds new solutions for patients. As a long-time fan of bio-stimulators like Sculptra, Britten was an early adopter of the Silhouette InstaLift thread lift procedures. She has become one of the most experienced InstaLift providers nationally and continues to thrill patients with the possibility of instant lifting.

Name: Emily Laeser, ARNP

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 15

Biography: With a career start in nursing, Emily Laeser shifted to aesthetics about seven years ago. She began with sclerotherapy, laser hair removal, Botox and mid-face filler injections and has never looked back. Once she came to Azul and trained with Dr. Flaharty she expanded her filler experience and was able to create the balance and youthful softness needed for a successful Liquid Face Lift. She is also highly skilled with Azul’s newest laser, the HALO – the world’s first hybrid fractional laser. Using her knowledge and experience she can improve skin tone, texture and even fine lines for patients of all skin tones and skin colors.

Name: Joni Kellams, ARNP

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 10

Biography: With both her ARNP and a Doctorate in Nursing, Joni came to Azul with strong skills in facial rejuvenation injections. She perfected her techniques and broadened her scope under the tutelage of Dr. Patrick Flaharty. With the vast selection of injectables Azul provides, her “palette” has greatly expanded, as has her ability to give patients the subtle or dramatic look they desire while never losing sight of her guiding principle of natural beauty. When it comes to light and laser services, her skillful and purposeful use of these tools gives patients skin they can joyfully live in. Removing sun-spots, fine lines, rough texture, discoloration and mild scarring gives her patients fresh youthful skin that needs little to no make-up and feels soft, resilient and younger. She is a firm believer that making small outward changes can create such an emotional lift that it’s almost magical!

Name: Lisa Gorman. LME

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 25

Biography: With over 25 years of experience, Lisa is one of Azul’s best skincare resources. She passionately believes that patients coming to a Medical Spa deserve to leave with true skincare – and that means improving skin tone and texture and working to resolve whatever issues exist. She enjoys using products and tools to address fine lines and wrinkles. Getting skin cells to renew and turn-over while removing old cells is key to success. She is also Masters-Level trained at CoolSculpting University. Azul is the largest provider of CoolSculpting in SW Florida and Lisa is a big part of that. She has the experience, training, and commitment to create a treatment plan that fits and then work to get you there.

Name: April Childers, LME

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 15

Biography: With a bachelor’s degree in Biology, April comes to aesthetics from both a scientific and an artistic side. Having advanced training with energy-based devices, she enjoys using CoolSculpting and Exilis to sculpt away stubborn fat pockets. And HydraFacial has almost completely replaced traditional facials for her patients – it’s almost impossible to match the results from this new technology. When it comes to beauty, the eyes most definitely have it. April’s microblading for brow shape and color is natural, symmetrical and just gorgeous.

Name: Suzen Horn, MSN, RN-Clinical Nurse Educator

Position: Registered Nurse

Years experience: 20

Biography: Being your first point of contact and remains your primary contact right up to the day of your procedure when your care is transitioned to Dr. Flaharty, MD, FAACS clinical team. She is your direct one-on-one support for a high-level nurse like Suzie is a critical part to patients being thrilled with the result of their procedure.

With her unique history as a Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Educator, and her years with Dr. Flaharty, MD, FAACS, she is a invaluable asset in your aesthetic experience

Name: Azul Front Desk Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs

Position: Receptionist

Biography: Meet the A-Team! This wonderful group of passionate, professional women make Azul run. They are friendly, helpful and truly want the best experience for every Azul patient.

Name: Erica Current, LME

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 10

Biography: Erica Current brings a strong background in facial esthetics and a passion for skincare. Her interest in skin health began at an early age through her exposure to family members struggling with challenges as serious as skin cancer and troubling as acne. She learned the importance of healthy skin as well as the confidence and joy derived from beautiful skin.

Name: Angela Cordova, RN

Position: Registered Nurse

Years experience: 25

Biography: With over 15 years of experience in the aesthetic surgery field, Angela began with Azul as a Medical Assistant while going to school to complete her RN. Angela is a key member of the team that provides a unique and very special continuity of care for our patients. She works with Dr. Flaharty in each of Azul’s three locations and travels to work with him in Operating Room. Patients know they will see the same people before and after their surgery, and Dr. Flaharty has the benefit of working with a team that is intimately knowledgeable about each patient and their specific procedure.

Name: Kristy Dupre, LPN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Years experience: 20

Biography: If you have surgery with Dr. Flaharty, you will have a Pre-Op visit with Kristy. And it will be the best Pre-Op visit you ever had! Kristy probably gets more positive mentions in our Patient Reviews than any other staff member (example below). She has a unique blend of light-heartedness and complete dedication and sense of responsibility. She takes her role seriously and will ensure that you feel well-informed, comfortable, confident and actually excited for you upcoming surgery.

Name: Cindy Doyle, CNA

Position: Medical Assistant

Years experience: 10

Biography: Cindy is a highly skilled and equally kind member of our clinical team. She works primarily in our Medical Spa and currently supports our busiest Master Injector, Britten Stine, ARNP. They function as an amazing duo, working to ensure that patient visits are timely, but not rushed. Cindy has the respect of her peers and is one of the friendliest of the Azul staff, her sunny disposition is contagious and you can truly sense her joy in working with people.

Name: Suzen Horn, MSN, RN

Position: Staff

Years experience: 25

Biography: With 22 years experience working as a nurse in both aesthetic and critical fields, Suzie is Azul’s very own Clinical Nurse Educator working in our three office locations: Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Naples. It’s her job to help patients really understand their options when it comes to surgical and non-surgical treatments and procedures – going beyond the basics to recommend custom treatments alongside Dr. Patrick Flaharty’s expert guidance. When you come to an Azul educational seminar, expect Suzie to be right there greeting you and always available to answer your questions!

Name: Max Dean

Position: APRN Owner

Years experience: 20

Biography: Max Dean is our Operations Manager and our newest edition here at Azul. She has 20+ years in office management and accounting and 5 years in the Dermatology and Aesthetic Management arena.

Max has a BA in Accounting and is a Certified Dermatology Tech (CDT), as well as a Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM). She mostly enjoys solving problems and making sure that everyone is working on being their best self but having fun at the same time. Being raised in the “Show Me State” (Missouri), Max believes most in showing people that their mission becomes her mission.

Max’s favorite word is TEAM and she believes that truly anything can be done when people group together and lift each other up.

Name: Catherine Kennedy-Campbell

Position: Practice Manager

Years experience: 20

Biography: Catherine Kennedy-Campbell, M.B.A. has more than 20 years experience specializing in healthcare management. She has been employed by the Cleveland Clinic, NCH Healthcare System and Community Health Partners. Prior to joining Azul, she operated a consulting company assisting physicians and healthcare organizations in Southwest Florida. She is also an active member of numerous volunteer organizations throughout our community.