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Jeffrey Collins, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist at Redwood Empire Dermatology in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Oakmont, California. After many years away from California pursuing his education and practicing as a general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist in Rhode Island, Dr. Collins has returned to bring exceptional care to his patients at the practice. 

Dr. Collins was born and raised in La Canada, California, just outside Los Angeles.  He graduated with his bachelor’s in exercise science and a minor in Chemistry from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then moved on to earn his four-year medical school degree at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He graduated at the top of his class with honors and and a 3.95 GPA. 

After medical school, Dr. Collins completed a one-year internship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. He then moved across the country to Florida where he completed his three-year derm training at the Dermatology Residency of Orlando/Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. As expected in sunny Florida, Dr. Collins gained extensive experience in the treatment of skin cancer with Mohs and surgical dermatology. In addition to the hundreds of Mohs cases he experienced, Dr. Collins completed hundreds of facial reconstructions while training with a plastic surgeon. He consistently scored above the 95% percentile on the US national medical licensing exams and the dermatology board exams. He is double board-certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery by the American Board of Dermatology, the largest and most comprehensive board certification for dermatologists.

Dr. Collins has been actively involved in dermatology clinical trial research as an investigator, publishing both articles and textbook chapters. Taking research as a crucial part of his medical knowledge and progression, Dr. Collins completed a research elective at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During his study in Florida, Dr. Collins also participated in an externship for complex medical dermatology through the University of California, San Francisco. He is currently an educator and Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor teaching medical students from Touro University.  

To diversify his Mohs surgery education, Dr. Collins completed the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) surgical preceptorship in Mohs surgery in Portland, Oregon. Cosmetically, he trained on many different lasers, fillers, and neurotoxins; he also attended the Premier Cosmetic Resident Symposium, sponsored by the ASDS, to enhance his training. Dr. Collins demonstrated leadership amongst his peers and was chosen to be the Chief Resident during his last year of dermatology residency.

Dr. Collins loves to spend time outdoors with his wife, three kids, and their Australian Shepherd outside of work. He has lived in many different places, including Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, Florida, and Rhode Island, and brings the experience and understanding from living in many parts of the country

During visits with Dr. Collins, he will present you with all the proper medical treatments and then let your values determine what treatments are to be given. His practice style steers away from the older paternalistic model of healthcare.  He is well trained in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and is excited to bring you the best and latest dermatologic care.

For more information: https://www.drjeffreycollins.com/

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Susan Amaturo, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Redwood Empire Dermatology in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Oakmont, California. 

Dr. Amaturo has been practicing dermatology for over 25 years. Born in Sacramento, California, she has resided in Sonoma County for over 15 years. She obtained her bachelor’s in economics from Stanford University and her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. 

After her internship in internal medicine at the University of Chicago School of Medicine, she completed her dermatology residency at the University of California at Irvine. She is currently board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. 

Dr. Amaturo sees patients in the Healdsburg location of Redwood Empire Dermatology and performs Mohs surgery. She is versed in surgical and cosmetic procedures. 

When not at the office or seeing patients, Dr. Amaturo enjoys spending time with her husband and twin daughters.

Holly Christman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with more than 27 years of experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Christman serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she completed her medical degree, dermatology residency, and Mohs surgery training.

Dr. Christman is a member of American Academy of Dermatology, American College of MOHs Surgery, and the Northern California Dermatology Society.

When she’s not in California, Dr. Christman can often be found in Italy, where she teaches Mohs surgery, studies Italian and art history, and, of course, enjoys the local cuisine.

Julie Plante, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Redwood Empire Dermatology in Healdsburg, California. She specializes in general, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. 

Dr. Plante was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California, and graduated from Montgomery High School as valedictorian. She attended Stanford University for her undergraduate degree and medical school. She continued on to the University of California, San Francisco, and completed residencies in both pediatrics and dermatology. 

Dr. Plante has a particular interest in complementary and alternative medicine and tries to include these treatment modalities in her patients' care plans when desired. A member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and the Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association, Dr. Plante also serves as a volunteer educator of family practice resident physicians. She is on staff at the Healdsburg District Hospital. 

She has received various research grants, has published her work in multiple medical journals, and presented at national medical conferences. 

When not caring for her patients, Dr. Plante enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughters.

Dr. Dale Westrom is the founder of Redwood Empire Dermatology and has been caring for patients in Sonoma County since 1983, providing more than four decades of dedicated dermatologic care to the community.

Raised in Northern California, Dr. Westrom earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, and his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. He received his medical degree with honors from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Following medical school, he served in the United States Army, completing his internship and dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Letterman Army Hospital. After 10 years of active-duty service, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before establishing Redwood Empire Dermatology in Santa Rosa in 1988.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Westrom has received numerous academic and professional honors, including election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Merck Award for Medicine, Teacher of the Year at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Dermatology, and a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions as a Clinical Professor of Dermatology. He has also been recognized by San Francisco Magazine as one of the Top 500 Physicians in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dr. Westrom has authored multiple scientific publications and presented his research at local, regional, and national medical meetings. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Dermatology, the Sonoma County Medical Society, and the Northern California Dermatology Society, where he previously served as President.
Today, Dr. Westrom continues to care for patients at Redwood Empire Dermatology's Oakmont office every Thursday. He also offers limited same-day appointment availability on Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, providing patients with convenient access for urgent dermatologic concerns.

From July through October, Dr. Westrom resides in Tillamook, Oregon, where he enjoys the area's abundant outdoor activities. When he is not caring for patients, he can often be found walking the beach with his wife and dog or attempting to keep a golf ball in bounds at Mook Golf Course.

After more than 40 years of serving Sonoma County and nearly four decades leading Redwood Empire Dermatology, Dr. Westrom remains committed to delivering the personalized, patient-centered care that has been the foundation of the practice since 1988.