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Illume Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa

Dr. Kayla E. Adkins

Dr. Timothy P. Bruce

Dr. Kayla Adkins is a board-eligible plastic surgeon and fellowship-trained microsurgeon, proud to return to her home state of Wisconsin to join the team at Illume. 

She provides comprehensive care in general plastic and aesthetic surgery of the face and body, with advanced expertise in microvascular reconstruction for patients with cancer, trauma, and complex wounds.

A native of Auburndale, Wisconsin, Dr. Adkins’ early exposure to construction and natural eye for artistry sparked a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship and detail. She combined this creative foundation with a passion for the biological sciences while earning both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin, graduating with honors in research for her work in wound healing modulation. 

She completed a six-year integrated residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, which included distinctive training in cosmetic surgery with premier aesthetic surgeons known for shaping the standards of beauty in New York and beyond. She then completed a specialized fellowship in microvascular reconstructive surgery with the renowned team of reconstructive surgeons at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Adkins has dedicated her career to training at the highest level in plastic surgery with the goal of offering expert technical skill, cutting-edge surgical technique, and comprehensive surgical care to the patients of the community that she calls home. She believes that aesthetic and reconstructive principles are deeply interconnected – each enhancing the other – and that truly exceptional care can be delivered with both clinical excellence and a neighborly touch. 

Dr. adkins' Education

Board Eligible

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

  • Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

  • Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Cent, New York City, NY

Medical Education

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH), Madison, WI

Undergraduate

  • University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
Dr. Timothy P. Bruce