About Dr. Sylvia Suarez, MD
Dr. Sylvia Suarez is board Certified in both General and Pediatric Dermatology by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Dr. Suarez published extensively while teaching and serving as a director of Pediatric Dermatology at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Suarez has a particular interest in pediatric and medical dermatology and treats patients of all ages.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Education & Training
Dr. Sylvia Suarez received her Bachelor degree from Smith College, then earned her M.D. from The Columbia Presbyterian Medical School. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at Case Western University followed by a Dermatology Residency at Columbia University and a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Excel Dermatology
Welcome! We wish to welcome you to our practice. "EXCEL" Dermatology Institute is a family-oriented practice. We believe that a practitioner and patient become a team in treating an individual's needs for dermatological care with skin, hair, and nail issues. With the help of our professional staff, we strive to inform you of your health alternatives/options to make an informed treatment plan to achieve the optimum well-being and health. We believe in treating each patient with courtesy and professionalism. It is our sincere desire to meet each patient's needs through whatever means we have at our disposal. Please contact our office so that we can help you.