Maritza I Perez MD MD, FAAD (She/Her)
Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
Professor of Dermatology UConn Health
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21 South Rd 2nd floorFarmington, CT 06030
Phone+1 860-679-7546
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Summary
- Maritza Perez, MD, is a dermatologist based in Farmington, CT, specializing in cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. She completed her medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, followed by residencies at the University of Puerto Rico, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus), and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and Professor of Dermatology at UConn Health. Her clinical experience includes general dermatology, alopecia, dermatitis, psoriasis, and Mohs and laser surgery. Dr. Perez has published several papers on topics such as skin cancer in Hispanics, skin care in skin of color, and dermatologic surgical techniques. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1993 - 1994
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Dermatology, 1986 - 1987
University of Puerto RicoResidency, Dermatology, 1981 - 1984
VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1995 - Present
PR State Medical License 1984 - Present
CT State Medical License 1987 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1986 - 2022
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology Dermatological Immunology/Diagnostic & Laboratory Immunology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Is ignorance bliss? Ethical implications of parental refusal of biopsies in pediatric patients.Timothy Klufas, Simran Saini, Albert E Zhou, Maritza I Perez, Jane M Grant-Kels
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-07-09 - Ethical implications of the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy: Balancing patient-centered care and cost control in rural dermatology.Ayushya Ajmani, Timothy Klufas, Rishab Sanjeev, Albert E Zhou, Hao Feng
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-01-23 - 13 citationsRacial/Ethnic Variations in Skin Barrier: Implications for Skin Care Recommendations in Skin of Color.Andrew F Alexis, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Kiyanna Williams, Anneke Andriessen, Seemal R. Desai
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2021-09-01
Journal Articles
- Facial Skin Resurfacing: The Erbium:Yag Laser ExpereincePerez MI, Cosmetic Dermatol, 8/1998
- Skin resurfacing with The Erbium Yag LaserPerez MI, Dermatol Surg, 1998
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
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- Addiction Medicine Speaker Focuses on Downside of Criminalizing Drug UseJuly 26th, 2021
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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