Dr. Michael Contreras, MD
General Dermatology
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Dr. Michael E. Contreras, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with diverse clinical interests including general medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as clinical dermatology research.
About Dr. Michael Contreras, MD
Following his training, Dr. Contreras worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico Department of Dermatology for two years and then delivered dermatology care in private practice in Albuquerque for two years prior to joining AboutSkin. Dr. Contreras also lectures dermatology residents and was responsible for introducing cosmetic procedural training to the dermatology residency program.
Dr. Contreras is a certified injector of Botox® and Juvederm® and has extensive experience and training in cosmetic procedures including Botox®, fillers, chemical peels, and laser therapy.
Tips & Wisdom
In order to thoroughly assess the skin on your face, please remove all makeup prior to your visit. We will also need to look at the skin on your upper chest and back, so wear a loose fitting shirt or be prepared to undress from the waist up. Please bring a list or photo of the products you are currently using, and of anything you have used in the past that did or did not work.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Contreras received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in biomedical and electrical engineering and graduated summa cum laude. He returned to Albuquerque for medical school at the University of New Mexico and graduated in 2001 as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society (AOA) and received the Faculty Award for Excellence. Dr. Contreras completed his dermatology residency training at the University of New Mexico in 2005.
- Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Internship: University of New Mexico
- Dermatology Residency: University of New Mexico
Professional Affiliations
Core Dermatology
Core Dermatology was founded in 2018 by Dr. Frankel with the goal of providing comprehensive, compassionate, individualized dermatologic care. We want you to feel at ease, knowing that you're receiving expert, physician directed care. We aim to address your skin-related needs by treating all disorders of the hair, skin and nails. At Core Dermatology you will always receive up-to-date, evidence based treatment delivered in an efficient and cost effective manner. We believe the small practice feel is preferable to most patients, and strive to maintain an open dialogue with our patients about all aspects of their care.