Preston Gardner, DO
Dr. Gardner is a plastic surgeon at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. His experience includes a five-year general surgery residency from Michigan State University before beginning his plastic & reconstructive surgery residency at Beaumont Health. Dr. Gardner provides services in Fort Wayne, IN for the following: breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and reduction, breast lift, Mohs reconstruction, arm lift, facelift and neck lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, lip enhancement, & so much more. With decades of knowledge & surgeries, Dr. Gardner takes pride in his work & enjoys educating his patients about his procedures. His expertise and meticulousness are truly valuable additions to our professional staff.
Patrick Veerkamp, M.D.
Cosmetic & Medical Dermatology
Dr. Veerkamp is a cosmetic & medical dermatologist at Fort Wayne Dermatology. After graduating from the Indiana University School of Medicine, completing residency at Wright State University & gaining experience from clinical trials, the Fort Wayne native moved back & started practicing at Fort Wayne Dermatology in 2021. Dr. Veerkamp’s areas of interest include medical, surgical & cosmetic dermatology, laser treatments, and neurotoxin injections.
Jennifer L. Hobbs, M.D.
Cosmetic & Medical Dermatology
Dr. Hobbs is a cosmetic & medical dermatologist at Fort Wayne Dermatology. She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, is board certified from the American Board of Dermatology & became co-owner of Fort Wayne Dermatology in 2003. Specializing in both cosmetic & medical dermatology includes laser treatments, rosacea, age spots, sclerotherapy, & Botox injections.
Kim Hill, R.N.
Aesthetics Nurse Specialist
Kim Hill is an aesthetics nurse specialist at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. She started out her career as a critical care nurse but has more recently dedicated her practice to medical aesthetics spanning over more than two decades. Kim Hill is recognized as starting one of the first medical based skincare programs in Fort Wayne and specializes in performing cosmetic injectables, permanent makeup, dermaplaning, & much more.
Audrey H. Jones, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Audrey is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Dermatology. She began her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after receiving her ADN from Rhodes State College and continued to receive her BSN through Ohio State University. Audrey’s long-time interest in dermatology led to a specialty clinical rotation, which paved the way for her to join our team in 2017.
Elizabeth Lichtsinn, NP-C
Medical Dermatology
Elizabeth “Lizzie” is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in Dermatology. She began her nursing career at Lutheran Hospital after graduating from the University of St. Francis. While working as a registered nurse at Fort Wayne Hospitals, she gained valuable experience on the med-surg floor, surgery, and family practice. She completed her Master’s in Nursing at the University of Saint Francis. Lizzie has three years of dermatology experience as a nurse practitioner before joining Fort Wayne Dermatology Consultants.
Alicia Etter
Aesthetician
Alicia Etter is an aesthetician at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. She received her esthetics license from Masters of Cosmetology in 2011 and gained experience as an esthetician at a spa before joining our team in 2014. Alicia is ready to make a difference in her client’s skin by providing the medical benefits of esthetics through chemical peels, microneedling, laser hair removal, dermaplaning, diamond glow, facials, and waxing.
Kate Gronau
Aesthetician
Kate Gronau is an aesthetician at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. After receiving her Aesthetics license in 2013, Gronau gained experience through both spa & treatment focused environments. She loves helping her clients achieve their skin goals with result-oriented treatments, making them feel more confident & beautiful. Kate services include the following: facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, Platelet Rich Plasma, Diamond Glow, Coolsculpting, CoolTone & Waxing.
Courtney Bedford
Aesthetician
Courtney Bedford is an aesthetician at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. She loves making each patient feel and look their best by enhancing their best features and making them feel well taken care of. After receiving her Aesthetics license in 2020, Courtney joined our team. Her services include the following: facials, Swedish massage, full body treatments, eyelash life & tint and brow lamination.