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Maritza I. Perez, M.D., FAADProfessor of Dermatology
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Dr. Perez is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery and laser and cosmetic surgery.
Education
Post-Graduate Training
Awards
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| B.A. | University of Puerto Rico | Natural Science |
| M.D. | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Medicine |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
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| Internship | University of Puerto Rico VA Hospital | Medicine |
| Residency | University of Puerto School of Medicine | Dermatology (Chief 1983-1984) |
| Fellowship | Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center | Research Fellow Immunodermatology |
| Fellowship | New York University Medical Center | Dermatologic Surgery/Mohs Surgery |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
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| Best Dermatologist in Ct | Connecticut Magazine |
| Best Teacher in Cosmetic Dermatology (2015-2019) | Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine |
| Leaders of Distinction Award in the Field of Aesthetics Given at the Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetics (OCAC) Meeting | |
| America's Top Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists | Castle Connelly |
| America's Top Physicians in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery | |
| Teacher of the Year Award | St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center, Columbia University |
| One of the Best Doctors in New York Metropolitan Area | Castle Connelly |
| Joseph Gaumont Award for Dermatologic Surgery | |
| Foundation Fellowship Award | Dermatology Foundation |
| Dermatology Foundation Award | Dermatology Foundation |
| Graduation Award - One of Five Highest Averages | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine |
| Beta Beta Beta Biology Award for the Highest Average | Biology Department |
Rosacea
Skin cancer
Full body skin exams
Excision of benign and malignant lesions
Laser vein therapy for the face and body
Total skin ablation
Journal Articles
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Racial/Ethnic Variations in Skin Barrier: Implications for Skin Care Recommendations in Skin of Color
JDD 2021 Sep;20(9):932-8
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Skin Cancer in Hispanics in the United States
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2019 Mar;18(3):s117-120
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Bio Stimulatory Injectable for the treatment of Cellulite and Gluteal Enhancement
Plastic Surg Mod Tech 2018 Sep;
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The Single-Stage "Butterfly" Double Transposition Pedicle Flap.
Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery 2016 Sep;21(1):75-77
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Successful use of 1064 Nm Nd:YAG in conjunction with 2790 Nm YSGG ablative laser for traumatic scarring.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2014 Jan;13(1):80-1
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The use of the 300 microsecond 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of keloids.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2013 Nov;12(11):1256-62
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Laser therapy in Latino skin.
Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America 2011 May;19(2):389-403
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Melasma in Latin Americans.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2011 May;10(5):517-23
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Treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America 2011 May;19(2):313-24
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Nonablative acne scar reduction after a series of treatments with a short-pulsed 1,064-nm neodymium:YAG laser.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2006 Aug;32(8):998-1006
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. Modified Fitzpatrick scale- skin color and reactivity.
J Drugs Dermatol.
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Modified Fitzpatrick Scale-Skin Color and Reactivity.
J Drugs Dermatol. Jul 1, 2023;22(7):641-646.
Book Chapters
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Cosmetic Procedures in Latino patients
Alexis: Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color 2023 Dec;
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Cosmetic Concerns in Hispanic/Latino populations
Alexis A(ed). Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color
Case Reports
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Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (Rosai Dorfman Disease): A case report.
JAAD 2022;87:AB203
Letters
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Commentary on treatment of acne scars in Asian Patients using a 2,790-nm fractional yttrium scandium gallium garnet laser.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2011 Oct;37(10):1470-2
Reviews
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Natural Cosmeceutical Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2016 Jan;15(1):26-34
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| Melanoma in Skin of Color A population Case Study: Improve Diagnosis, Patient Education and Prevention | Lecture | The New England Journal of Medicine and the Skin of Color Society | 2020 | Zoom |
| Dermatology Grand Rounds Uconn Heath | Plenary Lecture | Uconn Dermatology | 2020 | Zoom |
| Skin of Color Update. Surgical Approaches to Keloids. Aging Process across ethnic variations, where we are and where we are going. Ethnicity matters: medical dermatology concerns across ethnic groups. Generational influences and Latino skin cancer risk. Injectable upper face, mid face and lower face anatomical approach. | Talk | no | 2019 | Crowm Plaza Hotel, NYC NY |
| Laser Update | Talk | Annual Congress of Colombia Dermatology Society | 2018 | Barranquillas, Colombia |
| The Skin Cancer among the Hispanic population in the United States. Aesthetic Vignettes of Latino/Hispanic Patients. Complexion, Texture and Color. Cosmeceuticals in Dermatology. Evaluation of the aging process across ethnic variations. Fillers and Chemodenervation Live demonstration. | Talk | Hands-on Patient injection workshop. Skin of Color Seminar Series | 2018 | Crown Plaza Hotel, Time square NYC |
| The Journey to Rejuvenation | Talk | Surgery Grand Rounds | 2018 | Wyckoff Medical Center Brooklyn NY |
| Skin Cancer among Hispanic population in the United States | Talk | Annual AAD meeting | 2018 | San Diego, CA |
| Rejuvenation with the XEO platform, Trusculpt, and Excel V. | Talk | Cutera Workshop | 2017 | Hilton at Columbus Ohio |
| Skin Cancer among the Hispanic population in the United States | Talk | Annual AAD meeting | 2017 | Orlando, Florida |
| Pre-juvenation and tridimensional rejuvenation with combined therapies: with Lasers, IPL, infrared and more. | Talk | Annual Meeting of Colombia Dermatology Society | 2016 | Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| Skin Cancer in Skin of Color (Speaker and Moderator) | Talk | International Dermatology Exchange Conference of the Skin Cancer Foundation | 2014 | Havana, Cuba |
| Laser application in Practice | Lecture | 2014 | New Jersey City Hyatt | |
| The Magic of Non-ablative and Ablative Facial Laser Therapy | Talk | Annual Meeting of Columbia Dermatology Society | 2012 | Bogota, Columbia |
| The Magic of Non-ablative and Facial Rejuvenation with ablative Er:YSGG Laser | Talk | Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Laser Society | 2012 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |