Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Benbenisty was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating cum laude from the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2000. He served a combined medical/surgical internship at Atlanta Medical Center and then spent a year as a research fellow in the Immunodermatology Lab at Duke University. Dr. Benbenisty completed his residency in Dermatology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston in 2005.
Dr. Benbenisty has been with Associates In Dermatology since 2005. His professional interests include cutaneous oncology, immunobullous dermatoses and dermatologic surgery.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Dermatology Foundation, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Lee County Medical Society. He is published in numerous dermatologic journals and has authored several book chapters on skin disease. He has served past appointments on the American Academy of Dermatology's Residents/Fellows Committee for the Southeast and the AAD Sports Committee. Dr. Benbenisty is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and is listed by Gulfshore Life Magazine as one of the area's top Dermatologists.
Dr. Benbenisty enjoys hiking, biking, youth sports, playing guitar, traveling and spending time with his wife and three boys.
Medical Education
The University of Georgia, B.S. Zoology
Medical College of Georgia, M.D.
Atlanta Medical Center, Medical/Surgical Internship
Duke University, Immunodermatology Research Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina, Dermatology Residency
Dr. Crater has been in clinical practice since 2003. He was raised in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and Richmond, Virginia. He is the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Princeton University and the University of Virginia School Of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston under the direction of Dr. Pearon Lang, past president of the American College of Mohs Surgery; Dr. Bruce Thiers, past editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology; and Dr. John Maize, Director of the Maize Center of Dermatopathology.
Dr. Crater joined Associates in Dermatology in 2008 after five years of private practice in South Carolina. He was certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2003, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Florida Academy of Dermatology. He has particular interest in geriatric dermatology and cutaneous surgery.
Dr. Crater employs the full range of treatments for skin cancer in seniors. Treatment can range from a two minute treatment with simple cauterization and scraping away a superficial cancer, to topical medications for superficial cancers, to simple excision for deeper lesions. Dr. Crater takes into account patient age, patient preference, the size, depth and location of the tumor, and other factors when helping a patient choose a skin cancer treatment. Not every patient needs aggressive surgery to treat their skin cancer.
In his spare time, Dr. Crater serves on the Sanibel City Council and volunteers as a guide at the Revs Institute in Naples. He also enjoys bicycling, skiing, and antique cars. He has three children, and his wife Dana Crater, M.D. is a pediatrician in Ft. Myers. Dr. Crater and his wife support medical missionaries in Togo, West Africa. Both are active in their church on Sanibel.
Board-certified dermatologist John Jackson, MD, FAAD, is a skin cancer specialist with more than 15 years of experience.
In his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer in the practice’s Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, offices.
Dr. Jackson is a Cape Coral native. He was originally a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT), which fueled his deep love for medicine and serving others. He returned to college to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Then, Dr. Jackson joined the United States Navy. He completed medical school at Uniformed Services University, the US military’s highly renowned medical school in Bethesda, Maryland.
He completed his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. For the next four years, Dr. Jackson served as a flight surgeon, caring for aircrews and pilots worldwide. Dr. Jackson then completed his dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.
Alongside his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson is passionate about his role as associate program director at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. There, he’s instrumental in educating medical students who are completing their dermatology residency.
Dr. Jackson is the author of multiple articles and served as lead investigator in large clinical studies as well. He’s known for his pleasant, professional, and empathetic approach to patient care.
In his free time, Dr. Jackson enjoys family time with his wife and three daughters. He’s an active volunteer coach and enthusiastic spectator for his children’s sports and extracurricular events.
Schedule a consultation online or call Associates in Dermatology to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jackson now.
Over more than 25 years at Associates in Dermatology, Shari Skinner, MD, FAAD, has established an exemplary reputation as a patient-focused dermatologist.
At the practice’s offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, Dr. Skinner offers medical and surgical dermatology with a special focus on skin cancer detection, prevention, and treatment.
Dr. Skinner earned her undergraduate degree in pharmacy at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama, just outside Birmingham.
She worked as a licensed practicing pharmacist in retail and hospital settings before continuing her education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, where she earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine internship.
Dr. Skinner went on to Penn State Health Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where she completed her dermatology residency.
She’s certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Florida Medical Association (FMA), the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS), Lee County Medical Society (LCMS), and the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS).
During her time on the LCMS Board of Governors, Dr. Skinner served in many positions, including society president.
Dr. Skinner is a skin cancer expert who also offers skilled treatment of many other dermatological conditions in patients of all ages. Her patients appreciate that she is friendly, caring, and accessible.
When she’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Skinner loves to read, cook, run, travel, and enjoy quality time with her loved ones.
Education
Dermatology Residency, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 1995-1998
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 1994-1995
M.D., University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 1990-1994
B.S., Pharmacy, Samford University, School of Pharmacy, Birmingham, AL 1985-1988
A.S., Paducah Community College, Paducah, KY 1983-1985
Board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathology specialist Laertes Manuelidis, MD, FAAD, has been with Associates in Dermatology since 2003, providing consistently excellent care for his patients.
In the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, offices, Dr. Manuelidis focuses on the evaluation, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer. He is particularly interested in melanoma, atypical moles, and the correlation between clinical and pathological diagnoses.
Dr. Manuelidis earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. He then attended Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, to complete his medical degree and residency.
He completed specialized dermatopathology fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Manuelidis is certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and the American Board of Pathology (ABPath).
He is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Dermatology Foundation (DF), and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
He is also a past president of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and was honored with a distinguished service award for his contributions.
While his job is his passion, Dr. Manuelidis is also passionate about spending time with his wife and children. Some favorite hobbies include boating, fishing, and traveling when he has the time.
Patients appreciate Dr. Manuelidis for his honest evaluations, caring approach, and commitment to listening and answering questions.
Dr. Manuelidis is currently seeing patients at Associates in Dermatology. Call the nearest office or click online booking to make an appointment now.
Stanley Schwartz MD, FAAD is a renowned board-certified dermatologist who has been with Associates in Dermatology since 1987. Dr. Schwartz sees patients in our Fort Myers and Cape Coral offices.
After earning his undergraduate degree in molecular biology and bio chemistry at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Schwartz went on to earn his medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, where he graduated with honors. He completed his internship at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in the Bronx New York.
Dr. Schwartz did his residency at the University of Miami department of dermatology and dermatologic surgery in Miami, FL. While there he served as chief dermatology resident at both Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Hospital.
He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is an active member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Schwartz enjoys seeing patients of all ages and takes care of a wide range of dermatologic conditions.
His special areas of professional interest include the early diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. He routinely uses dermoscopy while examining patients. He is well known as a procedural dermatologist and for helping patients get the best surgical outcomes possible.
He is also an expert on dangerous marine organisms.
Patients praise Dr. Schwartz‘s compassionate, empathetic, and individualized approach to their care. They appreciate that he takes the time to explain conditions and treatment options in a clear manner.
In his free time Dr. Schwartz enjoys fishing, painting, photography, exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family.
To set up an appointment with Dr. Schwartz at Associates in Dermatology use online scheduling or call the nearest office now.
Cameron Wales, MD, FCAP, is a specialist in dermatopathology as well as anatomic and clinical pathology. He holds board certifications in all three disciplines and is dedicated to providing the absolute best care for his patients.
At the practice’s offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, Dr. Wales provides the highest quality diagnostic services when patients need answers about their skin growths. His special interests include melanocytic lesions, the correlation between tissue reaction patterns and clinical diagnoses, and the role of molecular diagnostics in dermatopathology.
Dr. Wales is a South Florida native. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz in biomolecular engineering graduating summa cum laude. Following graduation, he spent a year as a research assistant in the bioengineering department at Stanford University. He then went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Wales completed his fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
He is certified by the American Board of Pathologists (ABPath) and the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and is a fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). He is also a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) and the International Society of Dermatopathology (ISDP).
Dr. Wales has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and has presented research findings at top professional meetings.
He’s known for his caring demeanor and empathetic approach to patient care.
In his free time Dr. Wales enjoys spending time with his wife and son, reading, swimming, hiking, and fishing.
Medical Education
University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S. Biomolecular Engineering
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, M.D.
University of California, San Diego, Pathology Residency
University of California, Los Angeles, Dermatopathology Fellowship
Dr. Gloster comes to Associates in Dermatology from the University of Cincinnati where he was a Professor of Dermatology and Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. Dr. Gloster’s primary areas of expertise are cutaneous oncology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and reconstruction. Dr. Gloster is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Gloster has 30 years of experience and his clinical practice provides comprehensive evaluation of patients with skin cancer and the treatment of any complex surgical issue involving hair, nails, and skin.
Dr. Gloster is a member of numerous local and national committees, has lectured nationally and internationally, has written numerous publications in peer reviewed journals, participates on editorial review boards of respected dermatologic journals, and has co-authored and edited two medical text books which have been distributed nationally and internationally.
In 2016 and 2017, Dr. Gloster received the Patient Experience Excellence Award, which is given to the top 10% of over 200,000 providers in the Press Gainey national database for patient experience with clinic visits.
Medical Education
University of North Carolina, B.A. Chemistry
Medical College of Georgia, M.D.
George Washington University Hospital, Internal Medicine
Emory University Hospital, Resident of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic, Fellowship in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Dr. Crater has been in clinical practice since 2003. He was raised in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and Richmond, Virginia. He is the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Princeton University and the University of Virginia School Of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston under the direction of Dr. Pearon Lang, past president of the American College of Mohs Surgery; Dr. Bruce Thiers, past editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology; and Dr. John Maize, Director of the Maize Center of Dermatopathology.
Dr. Crater joined Associates in Dermatology in 2008 after five years of private practice in South Carolina. He was certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2003, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Florida Academy of Dermatology. He has particular interest in geriatric dermatology and cutaneous surgery.
Dr. Crater employs the full range of treatments for skin cancer in seniors. Treatment can range from a two minute treatment with simple cauterization and scraping away a superficial cancer, to topical medications for superficial cancers, to simple excision for deeper lesions. Dr. Crater takes into account patient age, patient preference, the size, depth and location of the tumor, and other factors when helping a patient choose a skin cancer treatment. Not every patient needs aggressive surgery to treat their skin cancer.
In his spare time, Dr. Crater serves on the Sanibel City Council and volunteers as a guide at the Revs Institute in Naples. He also enjoys bicycling, skiing, and antique cars. He has three children, and his wife Dana Crater, M.D. is a pediatrician in Ft. Myers. Dr. Crater and his wife support medical missionaries in Togo, West Africa. Both are active in their church on Sanibel.
Board-certified dermatologist John Jackson, MD, FAAD, is a skin cancer specialist with more than 15 years of experience.
In his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer in the practice’s Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, offices.
Dr. Jackson is a Cape Coral native. He was originally a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT), which fueled his deep love for medicine and serving others. He returned to college to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Then, Dr. Jackson joined the United States Navy. He completed medical school at Uniformed Services University, the US military’s highly renowned medical school in Bethesda, Maryland.
He completed his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. For the next four years, Dr. Jackson served as a flight surgeon, caring for aircrews and pilots worldwide. Dr. Jackson then completed his dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.
Alongside his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson is passionate about his role as associate program director at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. There, he’s instrumental in educating medical students who are completing their dermatology residency.
Dr. Jackson is the author of multiple articles and served as lead investigator in large clinical studies as well. He’s known for his pleasant, professional, and empathetic approach to patient care.
In his free time, Dr. Jackson enjoys family time with his wife and three daughters. He’s an active volunteer coach and enthusiastic spectator for his children’s sports and extracurricular events.
Schedule a consultation online or call Associates in Dermatology to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jackson now.
Board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathology specialist Laertes Manuelidis, MD, FAAD, has been with Associates in Dermatology since 2003, providing consistently excellent care for his patients.
In the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, offices, Dr. Manuelidis focuses on the evaluation, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer. He is particularly interested in melanoma, atypical moles, and the correlation between clinical and pathological diagnoses.
Dr. Manuelidis earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. He then attended Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, to complete his medical degree and residency.
He completed specialized dermatopathology fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Manuelidis is certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and the American Board of Pathology (ABPath).
He is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Dermatology Foundation (DF), and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
He is also a past president of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and was honored with a distinguished service award for his contributions.
While his job is his passion, Dr. Manuelidis is also passionate about spending time with his wife and children. Some favorite hobbies include boating, fishing, and traveling when he has the time.
Patients appreciate Dr. Manuelidis for his honest evaluations, caring approach, and commitment to listening and answering questions.
Dr. Manuelidis is currently seeing patients at Associates in Dermatology. Call the nearest office or click online booking to make an appointment now.
Cameron Wales, MD, FCAP, is a specialist in dermatopathology as well as anatomic and clinical pathology. He holds board certifications in all three disciplines and is dedicated to providing the absolute best care for his patients.
At the practice’s offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, Dr. Wales provides the highest quality diagnostic services when patients need answers about their skin growths. His special interests include melanocytic lesions, the correlation between tissue reaction patterns and clinical diagnoses, and the role of molecular diagnostics in dermatopathology.
Dr. Wales is a South Florida native. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz in biomolecular engineering graduating summa cum laude. Following graduation, he spent a year as a research assistant in the bioengineering department at Stanford University. He then went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Wales completed his fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
He is certified by the American Board of Pathologists (ABPath) and the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and is a fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). He is also a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) and the International Society of Dermatopathology (ISDP).
Dr. Wales has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and has presented research findings at top professional meetings.
He’s known for his caring demeanor and empathetic approach to patient care.
In his free time Dr. Wales enjoys spending time with his wife and son, reading, swimming, hiking, and fishing.
Medical Education
University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S. Biomolecular Engineering
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, M.D.
University of California, San Diego, Pathology Residency
University of California, Los Angeles, Dermatopathology Fellowship
Stanley Schwartz MD, FAAD is a renowned board-certified dermatologist who has been with Associates in Dermatology since 1987. Dr. Schwartz sees patients in our Fort Myers and Cape Coral offices.
After earning his undergraduate degree in molecular biology and bio chemistry at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Schwartz went on to earn his medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, where he graduated with honors. He completed his internship at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in the Bronx New York.
Dr. Schwartz did his residency at the University of Miami department of dermatology and dermatologic surgery in Miami, FL. While there he served as chief dermatology resident at both Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Hospital.
He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is an active member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Schwartz enjoys seeing patients of all ages and takes care of a wide range of dermatologic conditions.
His special areas of professional interest include the early diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. He routinely uses dermoscopy while examining patients. He is well known as a procedural dermatologist and for helping patients get the best surgical outcomes possible.
He is also an expert on dangerous marine organisms.
Patients praise Dr. Schwartz‘s compassionate, empathetic, and individualized approach to their care. They appreciate that he takes the time to explain conditions and treatment options in a clear manner.
In his free time Dr. Schwartz enjoys fishing, painting, photography, exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family.
To set up an appointment with Dr. Schwartz at Associates in Dermatology use online scheduling or call the nearest office now.
Over more than 25 years at Associates in Dermatology, Shari Skinner, MD, FAAD, has established an exemplary reputation as a patient-focused dermatologist.
At the practice’s offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, Dr. Skinner offers medical and surgical dermatology with a special focus on skin cancer detection, prevention, and treatment.
Dr. Skinner earned her undergraduate degree in pharmacy at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama, just outside Birmingham.
She worked as a licensed practicing pharmacist in retail and hospital settings before continuing her education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, where she earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine internship.
Dr. Skinner went on to Penn State Health Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where she completed her dermatology residency.
She’s certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Florida Medical Association (FMA), the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS), Lee County Medical Society (LCMS), and the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS).
During her time on the LCMS Board of Governors, Dr. Skinner served in many positions, including society president.
Dr. Skinner is a skin cancer expert who also offers skilled treatment of many other dermatological conditions in patients of all ages. Her patients appreciate that she is friendly, caring, and accessible.
When she’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Skinner loves to read, cook, run, travel, and enjoy quality time with her loved ones.
Education
Dermatology Residency, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 1995-1998
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 1994-1995
M.D., University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 1990-1994
B.S., Pharmacy, Samford University, School of Pharmacy, Birmingham, AL 1985-1988
A.S., Paducah Community College, Paducah, KY 1983-1985
Dr. Gloster comes to Associates in Dermatology from the University of Cincinnati where he was a Professor of Dermatology and Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. Dr. Gloster’s primary areas of expertise are cutaneous oncology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and reconstruction. Dr. Gloster is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Gloster has 30 years of experience and his clinical practice provides comprehensive evaluation of patients with skin cancer and the treatment of any complex surgical issue involving hair, nails, and skin.
Dr. Gloster is a member of numerous local and national committees, has lectured nationally and internationally, has written numerous publications in peer reviewed journals, participates on editorial review boards of respected dermatologic journals, and has co-authored and edited two medical text books which have been distributed nationally and internationally.
In 2016 and 2017, Dr. Gloster received the Patient Experience Excellence Award, which is given to the top 10% of over 200,000 providers in the Press Gainey national database for patient experience with clinic visits.
Medical Education
University of North Carolina, B.A. Chemistry
Medical College of Georgia, M.D.
George Washington University Hospital, Internal Medicine
Emory University Hospital, Resident of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic, Fellowship in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Dr. Benbenisty was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating cum laude from the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2000. He served a combined medical/surgical internship at Atlanta Medical Center and then spent a year as a research fellow in the Immunodermatology Lab at Duke University. Dr. Benbenisty completed his residency in Dermatology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston in 2005.
Dr. Benbenisty has been with Associates In Dermatology since 2005. His professional interests include cutaneous oncology, immunobullous dermatoses and dermatologic surgery.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Dermatology Foundation, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Lee County Medical Society. He is published in numerous dermatologic journals and has authored several book chapters on skin disease. He has served past appointments on the American Academy of Dermatology's Residents/Fellows Committee for the Southeast and the AAD Sports Committee. Dr. Benbenisty is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and is listed by Gulfshore Life Magazine as one of the area's top Dermatologists.
Dr. Benbenisty enjoys hiking, biking, youth sports, playing guitar, traveling and spending time with his wife and three boys.
Medical Education
The University of Georgia, B.S. Zoology
Medical College of Georgia, M.D.
Atlanta Medical Center, Medical/Surgical Internship
Duke University, Immunodermatology Research Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina, Dermatology Residency
Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD, has over 25 years of experience practicing dermatology and is board-certified. In 1995, Dr. Onorato founded All Island Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, which now serves Glen Cove and Garden City, New York.
He acts as the practice’s medical director, encouraging his team to provide the best skin care services in the area. He focuses on general dermatology and dermatologic surgery including laser treatments, chemical peels, and injectable fillers.
Dr. Onorato completed his undergraduate studies at Adelphi University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
He then graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate Medical Center) with Distinction in Research and Cum Laude honors.
He completed his internship at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital in Internal Medicine, and then moved on to complete his dermatology residency, as Chief Resident, at Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Onorato is committed to using the latest dermatology techniques, and remains active in the field. He’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and a fellow of the Nassau County Medical Society.
Dr. Onorato furthers his involvement in the medical community by presenting at conferences, both nationally and internationally, and he’s been published in several dermatology journals.
He is currently a clinical professor for Yale and Columbia University’s nurse practitioner programs.
“Dr. Onorato is always thorough with his analysis and extremely sensitive to his patients. Excellent bedside manors and explains everything he is doing in detail. I was so pleased to hear he moved some of his practice to Florida. I was originally from NY where I utilized their services for years. Now that is one less Doctor I need to explore down here. ”
Dr. Joseph Onorato, MD
Dermatologist
13800 Tamiami Trail N
Suite 112
Naples, FL 34110
5.0(16)
Dr. Shari Skinner, MD
Procedural Dermatologist 23.5 mi
3665 Tamiami Trail
Suite 104
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Over more than 25 years at Associates in Dermatology, Shari Skinner, MD, FAAD, has established an exemplary reputation as a patient-focused dermatologist.
At the practice’s offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, Dr. Skinner offers medical and surgical dermatology with a special focus on skin cancer detection, prevention, and treatment.
Dr. Skinner earned her undergraduate degree in pharmacy at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama, just outside Birmingham.
She worked as a licensed practicing pharmacist in retail and hospital settings before continuing her education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, where she earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine internship.
Dr. Skinner went on to Penn State Health Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where she completed her dermatology residency.
She’s certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Florida Medical Association (FMA), the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS), Lee County Medical Society (LCMS), and the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS).
During her time on the LCMS Board of Governors, Dr. Skinner served in many positions, including society president.
Dr. Skinner is a skin cancer expert who also offers skilled treatment of many other dermatological conditions in patients of all ages. Her patients appreciate that she is friendly, caring, and accessible.
When she’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Skinner loves to read, cook, run, travel, and enjoy quality time with her loved ones.
Education
Dermatology Residency, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 1995-1998
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 1994-1995
M.D., University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 1990-1994
B.S., Pharmacy, Samford University, School of Pharmacy, Birmingham, AL 1985-1988
A.S., Paducah Community College, Paducah, KY 1983-1985
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