Meet Dr. Molly Walterhoefer, an Annapolis mom of two girls, wife, board-certified dermatologist, and founder of Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center.
Current Dermatology offers a well-rounded approach to skincare addressing medical, cosmetic, and surgical needs, including cancer screenings, all at one convenient location. Dr. Molly creates simple, realistic skincare regimens and plans tailored to each patient’s unique skin quality and goals. She believes that skincare doesn’t have to be complicated - the goal is consistency, not perfection!
Dr. Molly shares how consistency is key for maintaining good skin habits, her favorite three-step routine designed for busy moms, and the importance of saying no to create a healthy balance between work and precious family time.
Tell us a little bit about you and your family! Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in the area? How many kids do you have?
I grew up in Lutherville, Maryland. My husband and I moved to Annapolis in 2017 to be closer to his family. We have two little girls, ages 4 and 1.
You are a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center. How did you get to your career today? Tell us how you got started!
A lot of school and years of extra training- four years at Vanderbilt University undergrad, four years at UMD Medical School, four years of residency training in dermatology, and an additional three years of cosmetic training at a prominent Washington DC area cosmetic dermatology practice.
After my first child was born, I no longer had the time to commute to DC. I recognized the need for personable, accessible, and expert dermatologic care in the area that combined medical and cosmetic practices into one convenient location. I have worked hard to create a team that is dedicated to providing a superior patient experience and I am so proud of the group of providers and staff we have in the office. They truly care about each patient on an individual level and ensure every one of them feels important.
What are some tips for healthy skin and maintenance as a busy mom?
Don’t be intimidated to get a professional consultation to help you create a simple, realistic skincare regimen/plan tailored to your specific skin quality and goals. We are too busy to waste money or time on a bunch of things that simply don’t work.
For example, a simple 3 product skincare regimen and a single in-office annual collagen stimulation treatment are what most people would benefit from. Where the professional opinion comes in would be selecting those key products accurately for your skin type and narrowing down which in-office treatment is the best investment for you.
What's one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I sometimes “forget” to wash my face before bed. In all seriousness though, I am a big proponent of approaching skincare from a practical perspective.
Life is messy and you don’t need to be perfect to achieve great results. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
What’s something you love that’s just for you?
Chocolate on the couch watching a good show or reading a good book once the kids are asleep. I do it nightly.
Best mom hack that makes your life easier.
It’s relatively new for me, but I have been loving my Skylight calendar. It keeps the whole family organized and in sync. It also has fun “chore charts” to make helping out fun for my 4-year-old.
Name something you hope your children look back and remember about their childhood and you as their mama.
That they were loved unconditionally.
Best advice for mom guilt.
I want my children to grow into successful, fulfilled adults. The best way I can encourage that is to model it through my own behavior. To me that means pursuing my dreams to their fullest potential and showing them the meaning of hard work and determination. That being said, I have also worked hard on saying no to anything that isn’t a priority or takes away from precious family time.
What’s your favorite family activity to do in the area?
We love a good boat day. The kids enjoy playing at the sand bars on the Severn, rafting up with their cousins on a back creek to just swim around, or a sunset cruise listening to music and enjoying our beautiful city.
What have you learned from your children?
Patience, and when that runs thin, focus on repair. I am not a perfect mother, wife, or person, but my ability to give myself grace in these moments has improved since having children.
Greatest gift about being a mom.
Seeing the world through their eyes. Kids have such an innocent, inquisitive, and many times hilarious view of the world and it reminds me to slow down, appreciate everything around me, and be in awe of this amazing life.
Who has most influenced you to be the mom you are today?
My own mother. I never doubted her love or support and it has allowed me to succeed in life and in my career. I want to model that for my own children.
Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center offers a high level of quality care from board-certified dermatologists and qualified skin care professionals, helping patients with a unique combination of clinical and cosmetic dermatology concerns. These branches of skin care work synergistically together, ensuring patients obtain professional, qualified, and comprehensive skin care solutions. With the expert professionals at Current Derm, you can rest easy knowing you are in experienced hands!
Wherever you are on your skin care journey, whether you wish to maintain your current skin health through annual skin cancer screenings, treat an active skin concern, or are looking for more youthful, rejuvenated skin, Dr. Molly and her team are here to help!
About Dr. Molly Walterhoefer
Molly Walterhoefer is the founder of Current Dermatology and Cosmetic Center and a board-certified dermatologist with additional expert training in cosmetic dermatology. Her cosmetic aesthetic focuses on subtle and natural-looking results. She thrives in combining her medical expertise with a strong doctor-patient relationship to help patients develop a more personalized and strategic skincare plan, delivering an experience that is as exceptional as your results. She also has a special interest in helping those with medical dermatologic concerns obtain accurate diagnoses and implement practical treatment solutions. She is a strong proponent of proactive screening and early detection of skin cancer and performs thorough full-body skin cancer screenings using dermoscopy.
CURRENT DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC CENTER
810 Bestgate Rd Suite 450 | Annapolis, MD
410-384-4172 | [email protected]
We love supporting local businesses! What are your favorite places in the Anne Arundel County area to:
Get coffee: Rise Up
Get a great cocktail: Parley Room
Go out to dinner as a family: Boatyard Bar and Grill
Shop for yourself: Mason Mayes
Fun for the kids: Hyper Kidz Crofton
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