About Dr. Elba Rubianes, MD
Dr. Elba Rubianes is a board-certified dermatologist who offers her vast array of dermatology services at McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery. She works at the offices located in Plano and Prosper, Texas.
Dr. Rubianes has a passion for patient care and strives to work together with her patients in achieving a skin care or treatment plan that will meet their unique needs. Before moving to Texas, Dr. Rubianes was in private practice in Naples, Florida, where she enjoyed caring for patients of all ages. Her interests include medical dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and management, skin surgery and overall skin health.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Rubianes is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has over 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. She completed her training in dermatology at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She then went on to complete a fellowship in dermatopathology at New York University.
Professional Affiliations
McGuiness Dermatology
McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery boasts a highly skilled staff and cutting-edge technology that is hard to rival. At its five locations in Texas, McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery is dedicated to helping all patients with every possible skin condition they might be facing.
The dermatologists at McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery are not only board-certified and experienced, but they also have compassion for their patients. Dr. Michael McGuiness, Dr. Grace Brown, Dr. Shaily Kesani, Dr. Leisa Hodges, and Dr. Elba Rubianes, as well as the very skilled Physician Assistants, all show they care by looking at every skin condition through a unique lens and making sure they get to the root of the problem every time.
McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery offers nearly every skin procedure an individual could require. Noninvasive procedures such as Coolsculpting, Botox and Dysport, various dermal fillers, dermaplaning, microneedling, Ultherapy®, and chemical peels are available, as well as more intense procedures, such as laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, and tattoo removal.
The wide range of services offered makes it convenient for every patient to ensure good skin health. Patients do not have to go from one dermatology clinic to another whenever they face a different skin condition. When they choose McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, they can get all the skin services they need under one roof.
Whether individuals are looking for a cure to a particularly difficult skin disease or whether they are simply looking to enhance their appearance, they will always find high-quality services and a welcoming staff awaiting them at McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery.