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 Amy S. Ross, MD is a dermatologist specializing in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and laser treatment of skin disorders. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and is an Associate of the American College of Mohs Surgery, the most selective organization of skin cancer and reconstructive surgeons in the U.S. In 2008, Dr. Ross founded Palm Harbor Dermatology where she specializes in the treatment of skin cancer.
Dr. Ross was born at Morton Plant Hospital and raised in Clearwater, Florida. She attended the University of Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, and her Master of Science in Pharmaceutics. She received her medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she graduated with honors. After a dermatology residency at Drexel, she completed her training with a dermatologic surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Ross continues her academic interest while in private practice. She spoke on the management of high risk skin cancers in March at the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting. She has numerous publications, and has authored a book chapter on optimizing outcomes in dermatologic surgery for skin cancer.
Dr. Ross lives in Palm Harbor, and is married with two beautiful children, Lilly, 3 ½ years, and Michael, 3 years.
 Erica Smithberger earned her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of South Florida in 2005, where she subsequently completed residency training in Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, serving as chief clinical resident. She completed her board-certification exam and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology & a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Prior to her medical training, Dr. Smithberger received her Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from the USF Honors Program, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.
Dr. Smithberger is pleased to be joining Palm Harbor Dermatology and will be performing cosmetic dermatology services.
Dr Smithberger is married to her high-school sweetheart and they have two young children. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking (and eating!), traveling, watching football, and spending time with her family & friends.
 Audrey joins Palm Harbor Dermatology after receiving her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida. Her interest in dermatology as a career arose from her experience as a trainee in the PHD practice during PA school. Her passion for wellness and a healthy lifestyle was evidenced early in her academic activities. Prior to becoming a PA, Audrey obtained a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science. As a graduate assistant for the University Athletic Association at UF, she provided care for a diverse group of elite athletes on many of the school’s teams. She is now in training herself for an Ironman Triathlon competition. Audrey is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Audrey was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, and loves the Florida lifestyle. She enjoys running, biking and swimming, plus spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Palm Harbor with her husband Marc and 4 year old dog Maui.
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 Service with a smile - that is what you will receive from our born and bred Jersey Girl, Jennifer. After living and working abroad for almost 5 years in the UK, Jennifer has moved to the Palm Harbor area and is thrilled to have joined Palm Harbor Dermatology upon its Grand Opening. Jennifer brings to our practice years of experience of working with the public both domestically and internationally. Most notably, her experience as a Social Hostess aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, where she met her husband, Steven.
Jennifer offers a unique blend of strong customer service skills, a love to help others, and a warm welcoming smile to make you feel welcome and at ease whatever your needs. In her spare time, Jennifer loves relaxing on the beach (under an umbrella, of course) with a good book, riding the Pinellas Trail, kayaking, running, or teaching Body Flow classes at a local fitness club. When you arrive at the practice, you will check in with Jennifer, and you'll know immediately that Palm Harbor Dermatology is a different kind of doctor's office.
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 Hailing from New Jersey, Eileen comes to us with over 20 years experience in the medical office field.
Eileen is here to assist you with your billing questions and/or comments and to also follow through with all services submitted to your insurance carrier to make sure, you, the patient receive your maximum benefit.
Eileen is the proud mother of three adult children, one living in Portland, Oregon & the other two in New Jersey. Though they are all at a distance, they keep in touch on a daily basis – thank goodness for Moms!
When not hard at work at Palm Harbor Dermatology, Eileen loves being at the beach, bike riding, walking, doing yoga, shopping, and finding the best places to dine.
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 Char comes to us with 3 years of medical office experience, as well as many years of management skills. She is responsible for answering our very busy phones, and completing your visit at check-out.
Char originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA, but has made Dunedin her home for the past 38 years, where she lives with her husband and two Schnauzers. She also has a grown son who lives in the area.
When not immersed in her job and home, Char enjoys boating with her family, exploring new restaurants and shops, family gatherings, travel, swimming, and walking. She proudly participated in the 3-Day Walk for the Cure in Atlanta and hopes to do it again someday. She loves vacationing in Boca Grande as well as in her hometown of Pittsburgh.
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 Ronni joined Palm Harbor Dermatology in November 2009 as one of our Medical Assistants. Since then, Ronni has also trained in being one of our Mohs Lab Technicians.
Ronni has a very diverse background in the medical field (which has included occupational therapy, assistant dietary aide, and assistant activities director), for a short while she strayed away from the medical industry to dabble in the banking industry as a mortgage underwriter. Due to the recent downturn in the market, she decided to go back to school & that is when her interest was sparked for dermatology.
Ronni is pleased to be back in the medical field as she loves helping people and making a difference in their life.
Ronni hails from Caribbean Islands of Trinidad & Tobago and moved to the United States in 1989.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, spending time with her mom and niece, and motorcycle riding when the weather is nice (of course with a helmet for safety & sunscreen for protecting against those UVA & UVB rays).
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 A born & bred Pinellas County girl, Stephanie, joins our team to lend a helping hand always with a sunny disposition. Stephanie has come to Palm Harbor Dermatology with a passion to provide the best patient care and also to assist the medical and administrative staff.
Currently pursuing her Nursing Degree, Stephanie, loves assisting Dr. Ross in Mohs surgery to learn from her expertise and experience.
In her spare time, Stephanie loves getting her nose into a good book whether it be about psychology, philosophy, history, or self-motivation.
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Heather joined Palm Harbor Dermatology in April 2010. Hailing from Palm Harbor, Heather earned her Medical Assistant certification from Remington College.
Heather spends her day getting acquainted with our patients by prepping them for both Dr. Ross & Audrey by learning about patient histories and current dermatology conditions. You will also see Heather assisting Dr. Ross in surgery. When not with patients, Heather is busy with back office duties to help keep Palm Harbor Dermatology running like a well oiled machine.
Heather is the mother of 2 boys, who keep her very busy during her time away from PHD. She spends much of her time cheering her boys on at baseball games & also taking them to see the Rays. They also enjoy being together for a day at the beach (of course, with SPF 30+ that contains zinc oxide J). When Heather has a bit of time to herself, she loves to go shopping & likes to catch the latest movie flick.
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 Sandy is a licensed medical aesthetician with over 10 years experience in the field of skin rejuvenation. Through customized skin rejuvenation procedures and specialized peel solutions, Sandy offers you the opportunity to achieve optimum results. Sandy brings with her an extensive background in product ingredients & uses techniques to restore your complexion to its optimum health. Sandy is also a certified SofTap Permanent Makeup Artist and has had additional training in correctional work.
She is dedicated to her profession learning new techniques and using cutting edge formulations in skin care products. Sandy is a perfectionist in her field of skin rejuvenation and permanent makeup application.
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Dr. Ross has been appointed to the Voluntary Faculty of the Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery as Affiliate Assistant Professor at University of South Florida, College of Medicine.
