Elevate your Well-Being

About and Staff

The Founders

Teresa Kontos

Teresa Kontos is the co-owner and Human Resources Director of Innovative Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center for the past 8 years. The company has grown into two locations, and both are thriving and successful. Mrs. Kontos has a master’s degree in social work and in Human Resources. Mrs. Kontos has over 20 years of experience working in social work, she has been a Director of Foster Care, Clinical Director in a Juvenile Delinquency facility, therapist and caseworker in both foster care and hospice. She has two business certifications from International Association of Professions Career College, Spa Owner Certificate and Metaphysical Shop Owner Certificate. Mrs. Kontos is certified in many areas of Wellness as well, she has experienced in Energy/Sound/Crystal healings, mediation, life coach and many other areas of metaphysical treatments.

Mrs. Kontos is a wife of 20 years and mother of 3 children, Hobbies include reading, scuba diving (including coral restoration projects and dive against debris projects), cooking, walking and taking care of her animals.

Dr. Andrew Kontos

Dr. Andrew Kontos is a highly regarded board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained and board-certified Mohs micrographic and cutaneous oncology surgeon. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a master’s and medical degrees from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan with an internship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Thereafter, he competed residency and extensive training with fellowships in clinical research and phototherapy and epidermolysis bullosa within the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Advancing his skills and credentials, Dr. Kontos obtained fellowship-training in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneious oncology in Tampa, Florida.

Following his education and training, Dr. Kontos moved to Southwest Florida in 2007 to devote his training and expertise in advanced dermatology to the Greater Fort Myers and Naples communities. An esteemed physician and surgeon, he began Innovative Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in 2015 to provide attentive and individualized medical care, specializing in general and complex skin conditions with a primary focus on detecting and preventing skin cancer. A fellowship-trained expert in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology, Dr. Kontos precisely identifies and removes skin cancer with minimal potential for scarring and the lowest chance of re-growth. This technique is considered the most effective skin cancer treatment with a 99% cure rate and performed in the office for comfort and convenience.

Committed to providing high-quality skin care, Dr. Kontos remains up to date in medical advancements to continue offering the best care available for his patients. The values that guide his patient-centered model of delivering positive outcomes are compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Dr. Kontos is a dedicated husband of 20 years and father of three. He is fluent in the Greek language. His personal hobbies include traveling, astronomy, classical studies, and scuba diving.

Staff

Karyn Rodriguez
Licensed Aesthetician

Karyn is a Licensed Aesthetician! She is a certified Medical Assistant, a Mohs Histo-technician, and a phlebotomist. Karyn has worked closely with Dr. Andrew Kontos of Innovative Dermatology and Mohs Surgery for over eight years and has been in the field of Dermatology for over 10 years. She is well-versed and well-trained in the field of skincare and skincare products. Karyn’s passion is skincare, acne, and anti-aging treatments and educating patients. She loves seeing the satisfaction in her patients’ faces after giving them a treatment that shows immediate results! Fun Fact about Karyn: She is a big Foody! She loves trying anything new.

Samantha Howard
Licensed Aesthetician

She is a second-generation Floridian and grew up on Sanibel Island, and has had a love for the beauty and skincare industry since she can remember. Specializing in anti-aging treatments and acneic skin. During her time as a beauty and skincare manager, at Merle Norman, Wyndamere Resort and Spa, and Praha Spa and Salt Cave, she noticed a general disconnect between makeup artistry and the world of skincare. It was then when her passion for skin care emerged. After noticing common themes amongst clients attempting to ‘cover-up’ rather than heal, combined with her health journey, she set out to become an influential source of knowledge and guidance.

Her most important consideration is to help clients feel more comfortable both in their skin and
with their routines by providing an enjoyable, approachable, and informative experience always continuing her education at the center of her trade. Fun fact! Samantha’s favorite hobby is horseback-riding.

Cheyenne McLeran
Front Desk Coordinator

Cheyenne has a long background in retail working for Michael Kors and Chicos. She has been trained in retail and marketing, she will be greeting you as our Front Desk Coordinator. She has a background in Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School. Fun Fact: Cheyenne has worked in Construction, she knows how to drive a frontloader, skid steer and dump truck!

Stephany Flores
Licensed Full Specialist

Stephany has been a licensed full specialist since 2019. Stephany specializes in eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping, facial hair removal, nails, and skin care. Stephany has had her own business in the lash/brow and nail services since 2019 and has worked for TB Lashes Brows and Beauty for two years. She is passionate about continued education and perfecting her craft to ensure the best care for her clients. She has dedicated herself to providing top quality service to her clients and making them feel and look their best. She is excited to expand her skills now that she has joined the medical aesthetic world.

Fun fact: Stephany’s hobbies are shopping and helping others with planning and designing their wardrobes and style. She provides advice and offers aesthetic tips and tricks to putting it all together.