March 19,2013
Accomplished Pediatric Dermatologist to head new Pediatric Dermatology Department at Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center in Miami Beach specialist in skin conditions of children, and adolescents.
Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center has implemented a new Pediatric Dermatology Section headed by award-winning Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Mercedes E. Gonzalez.
Dr. Gonzalez graduated from New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey with honors including the David E. Ross Award for Compassionate Care. Dr. Gonzalez completed her pediatrics residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian Columbia University.
Afterwards Dr. Gonzalez returned to her hometown of Miami where she was a pediatric dermatology clinical research fellow at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and participated in trials investigating treatments for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, diaper dermatitis, moluscum, and epidermolysis bullosa.
The doctor then returned to New York University School of Medicine where she completed her dermatology residency and a pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology where she received honors for her fine work.
Mercedes E. Gonzalez M.D. is a top rated doctor on Vitals and Healthgrades. Now Dr Gonzalez is back in Miami lending her compassionate care and award winning excellence to your children here at Miami Skin and Laser Center.
In a statement Dr. Gonzalez said, "I am happy to be back in my hometown serving children and their families in this state of the art practice. I strive to provide the highest level of care for children with skin disease."
Dr. Martin Zaiac, head of Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center said, "It is with great pleasure that I welcome Dr. Gonzalez and her expertise in the treatment of children's skin diseases to our practice." There has been a need for a dedicated department of pediatric dermatology in Miami Beach and greater Miami and we are excited that we can now fulfill this need for the community."
Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center located in the heart of Miami Beach, is one of the most comprehensive, state of the art, medical, cosmetic laser, and aesthetic dermatology centers of its kind. Their Miami Beach Dermatologists offer patients comfort, convenience and privacy .