Meet the Team

Avery Wilson, BSN, RN

Nurse

Avery Wilson, BSN, RN, is a dedicated and compassionate nurse with experience in complex and specialty surgery as well as pulmonary and thoracic care. She now serves patients as a member of the Plastic Surgery nursing team at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Outside of work, Avery enjoys traveling, crafting, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Bug.

Christina Benavides, RN

Nurse

Christina Benavides, RN, has been a nurse for almost five years and would not have it any other way. Her nursing journey began as a step-down ICU cardiothoracic nurse, where she spent several years caring for complex patients, before she shifted gears to pursue a career in plastic surgery.

Plastic surgery has helped her fulfill her purpose as a nurse and reminded her why she chose healthcare in the first place: to make a meaningful difference in her patients’ lives. She hopes this site gives patients the education, resources and tools they need throughout their breast reconstruction journey, and considers it an honor to be part of their care.

Outside of work, Christina enjoys traveling to new places with her husband and their two dogs. They love hiking, exploring, and enjoying a good swim together as a family.

Jennifer Bell, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Hospital

Jennifer Bell, MSN, AGACNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She earned her BSN in 2014 and spent several years working across a variety of critical care specialties (medical ICU, surgical ICU and burn ICU) before earning her MSN with a concentration in acute care in 2019. She went on to join the Plastic Surgery department at UT Southwestern in 2020.

Outside of work, she enjoys doing Pilates, trying new restaurants, traveling — particularly to destinations with great hiking — and spending time with her family and beloved pugs.

Kristi Elliott, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kristi Elliott, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing in women’s health and a post-master’s family nurse practitioner program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Kristi began her career in women’s health and transitioned to plastic surgery in 2007. She has worked in private and academic plastic surgery practices since then, and has been at UT Southwestern since 2021. She is Immediate Past President of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and was awarded fellow status in 2019. She is a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, and Wound Care Certified.

Lindsay Bolger

Administrative Associate

Lindsay Bolger has been a valued member of Dr. Haddock’s team since 2016. She is passionate about helping patients and keeping Dr. Haddock’s schedule on track.

Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering as an elementary school PTO board member, and serving as troop leader of her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.

Makenzie Landess, BSN, RN

Nurse

Makenzie Landess, BSN, RN, is a patient-centered and compassionate nurse with a background in neonatal intensive care and dermatology. She is originally from Indiana and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University. As a dedicated member of the Plastic Surgery team at UT Southwestern, she is passionate about patient education and contributing to a seamless care experience.

Outside of work, Makenzie enjoys traveling with her husband, staying active, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring her interests in health and wellness.

Mirna Papamihalis

Senior Reimbursement Specialist

A native New Yorker from the Bronx, Mirna is Dr. Haddock’s Senior Reimbursement Specialist. She is a highly skilled healthcare professional with 30-plus years of experience with government programs and insurance coordination within complex hospital and clinical environments. Her deep knowledge of medical billing, coding and securing authorizations helps her resolve cases where insurance and billing do not match.

She takes pride in helping patients understand the costs of their upcoming surgeries. Her mission is to help patients understand and apply their insurance coverage.

Molly Cohen, RN

Nurse

Molly Cohen has been Dr. Haddock’s nurse since 2020. She has been a nurse since 2012, with a background in critical care.

Taking care of breast cancer patients has been a rewarding change in her career, and she loves helping them through their reconstruction journey.

Ruth Madora

Administrative Assistant

Ruth Madora has been an Administrative Assistant on Dr. Haddock’s plastic surgery team since 2024. She is passionate about supporting patients and helping make their care experience as smooth as possible.

Outside of work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, continuing her education, and making memories with her family by traveling as much as possible.