Thomas W Bender III, MD returns home to practice Dermatology. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1988 with honors. He received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy from the Honorable Sonny Callahan, Senator Howell Heflin, and Senator Richard Shelby. He graduated from the Air Force Academy with a degree in electrical engineering in 1992 and was one of eleven cadets selected to attend medical school. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1996 and subsequently completed his internship in General Surgery at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS.

His first assignment was at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL as a staff member in Family Practice until 2001 when he began his dermatology residency at Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in dermatology in 2004 and was assigned to Eglin AFB until he was honorably discharged in October 2008. He began working part time in Mobile at he end of 2008 and moved into his current clinic at Providence Hospital in March of 2009.

During his residency, he was trained by leaders in the field of cosmetic dermatology. These faculty members who trained Dr Bender in the administration of Botox, Facial Fillers, tumescent liposuction, laser surgery, and chemical peels include Williams Coleman MD, Mary Lupo MD, John Yarborough MD, Elizabeth McBurney and Richard Sherman MD. Dr Bender also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, acne, and psoriasis. He is an expert in Photodynamic Therapy and speaks at numerous conferences across the country on its proper usage.

Anna Lister Woodson, MD, FAAD, Board Certified Dermatologist.

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Anna Lister Woodson, MD, FAAD, Board Certified Dermatologist.

Dr Woodson joined Gulf Coast Dermatology and Skin Care Centre in September of 2011. She is originally from Jackson Mississippi. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University and then went to medical school. She completed her pediatric residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist, Central Mississippi Medical Center . A year later she decided to specialize as a dermatologist, completing her dermatology residency at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Currently she is a board certified dermatologist accepting patients at Gulf Coast dermatology.

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Darla Parker , PA-C, Certified Physician’s Assistant

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Darla Parker , PA-C, Certified Physician’s Assistant is pleased to be joining the team of Gulf Coast Dermatology and Skin Care Centre’s Mobile and Daphne clinics. Darla attended Florida State University successfully receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training. In 2008, she graduated from The University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Studies program where she attained her Masters of Health Sciences. Darla has extensively worked as a Certified Physician’s Assistant in both Dermatology and Orthopaedics. She is excited to be a part of the Gulf Coast Dermatology and Skin Care Centre team and provide care for the residents of South Alabama.