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Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D.
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Professional Background
She earned her bachelor's degree from Princeton University and completed her Dermatology residency training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Weinstein has been invited to present at national professional meetings, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored chapters in dermatologic textbooks including Surgery of the Skin, Treatment of Traumatic and Burn Scars and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. She has been working in clinical research for over 4 years as both a sub-investigator and principal investigator and has participated in over 15 clinical research trials for state-of-the-art laser devices, minimally invasive cosmetic treatments and new acne medications.
Dr. Weinstein has received numerous awards and achievements, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Women's Dermatology Society (WDS) Mentorship Award, and was most recently selected to be a part of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Future Leaders Network. She serves on the Board of Directors for the WDS and holds positions on Diversity, Networking, Fundraising and educational committees for national societies. Outside of work hours, Dr. Weinstein enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, exercising and traveling.
Certified Specialties
Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
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Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Dermatology, SkinCare Physicians. 2015 - 2016
Residency, Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2012 - 2015
Internship, Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2011 - 2012
Education
MD | Northeast Ohio Medical University. 2011
Awards
Member Enrichment and Leadership Development Forum (MELD), Resident/Fellow Scholar. 2017
ASDS Future Leaders Network. 2017 - 2018
Resident/Fellow Scholar. 2016
Excellence in Teaching Award. 2015
Resident/Fellow Scholar. 2015
Mentorship Award Recipient. 2015
ARTE Scholar. 2015
Preceptorship Award Recipient. 2014
Junior Faculty Member and Top 20 Resident Scholar. 2013
Caregiver Appreciation Award. 2013
Resident/Fellow Scholar. 2013
Resident/Fellow Scholar. 2012
Diversity Mentorship Program Scholarship Recipient. 2011
Highest Academic Achievement for Basic Sciences. 2007
Student Ambassador. 2005
Top Writer in Medical Research and Education,Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship Recipient. 2003
Publications
Journal Articles
Hogan S, Velez MW, Ibrahim O
Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery.. 2017 December 36 (4):155-163. Epub 1900 01 01.
Spring LK, Krakowski AC, Alam M, Bhatia A, Brauer J, Cohen J, Del Rosso JQ, Diaz L, Dover J, Eichenfield LF, Gurtner GC, Hanke CW, Jahnke MN, Kelly KM, Khetarpal S, Kinney MA, Levy ML, Leyden J, Longaker MT, Munavalli GS, Ozog DM, Prather H, Shumaker PR, Tanzi E, Torres A, Velez MW, Waldman AB, Yan AC, Zaenglein AL
JAMA dermatology.. 2017 August 1153 (8):802-809. Epub 1900 01 01.
Science of Aging Skin: What Happens to Our Faces When We Age and What To Do About It
Weinstein Velez, M.
The SKINNY, Schweiger Dermatology Quarterly. 2017; 1.
Invited Guest Editor of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: Medical and Aesthetic Treatment Across the Broad Spectrum of Ethnicites. Editors: Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Philip LeBoit and Bruce Wintroub. Published December, 2016.
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2016; .
Stallings AM, Velez MW, Fiessinger LA, Piliang MP, Mesinkovska NA, Kyei A, Bergfeld WF
The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings. 2015 November 17 (2):47-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Saed S, Weinstein Velez M, Tomecki KJ, Fernandez AP
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine.. 2015 August 82 (8):481-2. Epub 1900 01 01.
Saraiya A, Weinstein M, Khetarpal S, Kyei A, Piliang M
Dermatology online journal.. 2015 May 1821 (5)Epub 05/18/2015.
Weinstein Velez M, Fernandez A.
Practice Update Online. 2015; .
Aouthmany M, Weinstein M, Zirwas MJ, Brodell RT
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2012 October 67 (4):582-6. Epub 03/02/2012.
Weinstein MC, Brodell RT, Bordeaux J, Honda K
The American Journal of dermatopathology.. 2012 October 34 (7):737-45. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery (2017)
Chapter: Perioral Rhytides
Authors: Hogan S, Weinstein Velez M, Arndt KA
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer 2017
Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery (2017)
Chapter: Cellulite
Authors: Hogan S, Weinstein Velez M, Kaminer MS
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer 2017
Treatment of Traumatic and Burn Scars (2016)
Chapter: Patient Selection and Counseling
Authors: Weinstein Velez M, Dover JS, Arndt KA, Saedi N.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 2016
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Botulinum Toxin (2016)
Chapter: Comparison of Botulinum Toxins
Authors: Weinstein Velez M, Rohrer T
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders 2016
Surgery of the Skin (2015)
Chapter: Patient Evaluation, Informed Consent, Preoperative Assessment, and Care
Authors: Weinstein M, Vidimos AT
Publisher: Elsevier 2015
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Patient Comments
Excellent, polite, respectful, intelligent doctor.
Jan 19, 2024
I recommend Dr. Weinstein [...]
Aug 14, 2023
Dr. Weinstein listened to me [...]. She actually was concerned which amazed me. [...]
Aug 06, 2023
There was no discussion of any type of treatment risks. The first time I met her I was extremely pleased. She had lots of information & answered all of my questions. The lack of discussion this time, and her missing a bunch of skin issues was due to [...]
Aug 05, 2023
I found this doctor to be extremely thorough and cared about my concerns.
Jul 23, 2023
I asked questions but she seemed content that SHE knew the answers, and gave me few answers and no explanations. She said that there were many areas to work on, so she would start, [...] After she was finished, however, she stopped and said she would now apply a chemical peel. [...] She applied a chemical peel without telling me anything about it except that it would burn. I asked questions but she was uninterested in answering or explaining. [...]
Jul 22, 2023
I was consulting Dr. Weinstein-Velez about an elective cosmetic procedure. The visit was fine and I know what to do next.
Jul 15, 2023
Very nice doctor
Apr 15, 2023
I have already recommended Dr Weinstein to a friend!
Feb 20, 2023
She is very good at what she does, but she seemed to be in a bad mood and was not as communicative as she usually is. She left the treatment room and never came back to answer questions she said she would address after the procedure was over.
Feb 15, 2023
Mara Weinstein Velez is certainly someone I would recommend. She is efficient, clear, and caring.
Jan 30, 2023
I felt rushed and had no explanation of services, but she knew what [...] wanted and had answers for my skin issues so I over looked her minimal attention.
Oct 07, 2022
Dr. Weinstein and the staff were outstanding. The receptionists were as well!
May 31, 2022
I'm still a bit confused about why both BBL and Halo were needed. I went to UR asking for something to take care of dark spots on my skin.
Apr 13, 2022