About Dr. Cynthia Hensley
Board Certified in Dermatology
Graduate of Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Cynthia Hensley has been practicing dermatology in Bonita Springs since 2001 after graduating from Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta Georgia.
Dr. Hensley's education includes graduating cum laude from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She subsequently graduated magna cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha – the medical honor society. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Dermatology Residency at Emory University and served as Chief Resident of Dermatology. Dr. Hensley’s practice focuses on skin cancer detection/treatment and skin surgery. She is an active member of numerous professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology and the Florida Society of Dermatology.
Dr. Hensley and her husband, Darren Whitener, have two daughters, Lauren and Kathryn, and one Jack Russell Terrier (Luna). They enjoy going to the gym, bicycling, and walks on the beach.
More About Dr. Hensley
Education
Dermatology Residency
Emory University
Chief Resident
Internal Medicine Internship
Emory University
Doctor of Medicine, Emory University
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science
Baylor University Major: Mathematics Cum Laude
Honors/Awards
Medical School
Alpha Omega Alpha: Vide-President
Pharmacia and Upjohn Achievement Award, presented annually to a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and who has displayed superb personal qualities
1996 Janet M. Glasgow Achievement Citation, presented to women medical students who graduate in the top 10% of their class
Undergraduate
Dermatology Residency
Presidential Scholarship, 1988 - 1992
Alpha Chi, a national honor society which consists of students among the top 5 percent of their class, 1992
Gamma Beta Phi, a national honor and service organization; secretary, 1992
Who’s Who Among American College Students, students selected on the basis of scholarship, citizenship and leadership, 1992
Papers
Presentations
"Fulminant Calciphylaxis.” Hensley C, Morris R, McCall C. American Academy of Dermatology, 2000.
“Biological Warfare.” Hensley C, Tappero J. Emory Dermatology Grand Rounds, 1999.
“Canine Zoonoses.” Hensley C, McCall C. Emory Dermatology Grand Rounds, 1998.
“Xanthoma Disseminatum.” Hensley C, Swerlick R. Georgia Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting, 1998.
“In vivo human melanoma cytokine production: Inverse correlation of GM-CSF production with tumor depth.” Hensley C, Spitzler S, McAlpine BE, Lynn M, Ansel JC, Solomon AR, Armstrong CA. Society for Investigative Dermatology, 1997.
Publications
Hensley C, Caughman S. “Neutrophilic dermatoses associated with hematologic disorders.” Clinics in Dermatology 2000: 18;355-367.
Hensley C, Spitzler S, McAlpine BE, Lynn M, Ansel JC, Solomon AR, Armstrong CA. “In vivo human melanoma cytokine production: Inverse correlation of GM-CSF production with tumor depth.” Exp Dermatol 1998:7;335-341.