Dermatologist starts from scratch to build four-clinic practice

Dr. Anais Badia started her dermatology practice with an answering machine and a Yellow Pages ad. Now she's zeroing in on $6 million in annual sales.

Dr. Anais Badia founded Florida Skin Center in 2001 as a one-woman operation. The practice now employs 40 in four offices in Lee and Charlotte counties. Photo by Jim Jett
Dr. Anais Badia founded Florida Skin Center in 2001 as a one-woman operation. The practice now employs 40 in four offices in Lee and Charlotte counties. Photo by Jim Jett
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A freshly minted dermatology resident in 2000, Dr. Anais Badia quickly realized she wanted to run her own practice. She also knew once she completed her residency in Albany, N.Y., she wanted to return to her native South Florida.

 

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