Meet the Team

Laurie is the wife of Dr. Koehler. She previously taught Kindergarten in Gadsden, Alabama but now focuses all her time on their 3 children and the practice at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. She works closely with the staff to plan events both in and out of the office. She deals with many of the behind the scenes administrative duties of the office as well as the general marketing of the practice.

Denvia will make the process of scheduling surgery a pleasurable one. She is a caring and compassionate person who will coordinate all aspects of your surgery. She is very knowledgeable and can answer many of your questions and relieve your concerns regarding the process of surgery. She is experienced and can assist you in obtaining financing if needed. Denvia is dedicated to making sure that people are well informed prior to surgery in order to make their recovery as easy as possible.

Kim will assist you in scheduling your initial consultation and preparing you for your first visit to our practice. She is knowledgeable in all the procedures we perform and can help you with questions regarding general costs and the consultation process. Kim does her best to make your visit to our office a pleasant experience. She will try her best to accommodate your scheduling needs. She also can assist you with the various skin care products and scar treatments that we offer.

Cheryl is an experienced laser technician and nurse. She has been doing laser treatments for hair removal, photo rejuvenation, spider vein laser treatments and other laser treatments for many years. Cheryl has extensive experience with lasers and can treat many conditions under the supervision of Dr. Koehler. She is highly skilled and can answer all your questions and concerns regarding laser treatments as well as facials, superficial chemical peels, and general skin care.

Sarah is originally from Florence, Alabama where she has over 10 years of critical care and recovery experience. Sarah joined our team in 2016. Sarah received her master’s in nursing education from the University of North Alabama and is passionate about patient education and safety. Sarah is married to her husband Josh and has 3 children, Mia, Easton and Beckett. Sarah strives to ensure your experience at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is excellent from start to finish.

Mary Emma is a Fairhope- native who joined our team in 2021. Mary Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama in 2019. Prior to joining our team, Mary Emma worked at the University of South Alabama- Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. Mary Emma is dedicated to ensuring each patient has an excellent experience. When she is not working, Mary Emma enjoys spending time with her husband Clay and their new puppy, June.

Layne is a certified surgical technologist with more than a decade of operating room experience. An Ohio-native, Layne made her way to Fairhope in 2014 and joined our team in 2016. She assists Dr. Koehler in surgery and cares for the patients outside the operating room as well. Layne is happily married to her husband Brandon; together they have 2 children, Locklin and Kate London. Layne loves to connect with our patients and make them feel like part of our Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery family.

Caitlin graduated from Coastal Community College in 2013 with her degree in surgical technology. Since that time, Caitlin worked locally at Thomas Hospital with the Open Heart Surgery team and has traveled as a surgical technologist the past 5 1/2 years, working in locations such as Montana, Oregon, Missouri, North Carolina and New Orleans, before coming back home to become a permanent part of our Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery team. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys hiking and spending time with her children, which are her 2 puppies, Torque & Tease.

Mobile Native- Brittany is a licensed Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician with over 12 years of experience. Joining our team in 2017, Brittany provides services such as Hydra Facials, micro-needling, radiofrequency micro-needling, chemical exfoliation, as well as body contouring treatments like Cool Sculpting. She enjoys counseling clients on products and procedures. Struggling with problematic skin for years herself, she is confident in giving advice based on her own experience with skin care.

Olivia joined our team in 2022 and comes to us with years of experience. She is very passionate about what she does and loves helping people reach their skincare goals. She provides the following treatments: Skin Pen, Vivace RF, HydraFacial, Diamond Glow, Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels and other services. Olivia is a mom of 3 and when she is not working, she loves exploring the outdoors, the beach and spending time with her family.

Dr. Staggers founded this practice in 1997 after completing his plastic surgery training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He is a board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Staggers turned over his practice and the care of his patients to Dr. Koehler in March of 2014. Although he is no longer operating, he maintains a role as a consultant and is still a large part of what makes Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery the great facility it is. Dr. Staggers is known for his down to earth approachability and commitment to quality care.