Dr. Hiram Ruiz, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Dermatologic Surgery,
Mohs Surgery

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DermaSurgery
Bayamon Medical Plaza
1845 Carr 2, Suite 907
Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00959-7206
For an appointment, call (787) 641-9585
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Hiram Ruiz, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer. Mohs Surgeon

About Dr. Hiram Ruiz, MD

 

Dr. Hiram A. Ruiz Santiago is Board Certified in Dermatology and Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. www.mohscollege.org

Founder of the Mohs Surgery Clinic at the PR Medical Center, he served for 10 years as an Associate Profesor and the Director of the Dermatologic Surgery Program at the Department of Dermatology of the UPR School of Medicine.

Dr Ruiz is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (www.aad.org)  and a fomer President  of the Pueto Rico Dermatological Society. (www.sociedaddermatologicapr.org)

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Actinic Keratoses (AKs)
Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)

Procedures & Services

Biologic Medications for Psoriasis
Biologic Medications for Psoriatic Arthritis
Botox® Cosmetic
Botulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Uses
Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Augmentation)
Juvederm®
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

Patient Education Resources

How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...

Education & Training

  • Residency: University of Puerto Rico
  • Internship: St Agnes Hospital
  • Medical School: Universidad de Barcelona Faculty of Medicine

Professional Affiliations