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Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D.

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Appointment: (585) 275-7546

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Locations

400 Red Creek Dr
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Dermatology

Biography

Professional Background

Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who completed a prestigious Laser, Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery fellowship at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinical faculty from the Harvard and Yale Departments of Dermatology. She is thrilled to be part of the Dermatology Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center and to serve as one of the only Fellowship-trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons in Western NY.

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.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2011
    MD | Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    08/01/2015 - 07/31/2016
    Fellowship in Dermatology at SkinCare Physicians

    07/01/2012 - 06/30/2015
    Residency in Dermatology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
    Internship in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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    Awards

    2017 - Present
    ASDS Future Leaders Network
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

    2017
    Member Enrichment and Leadership Development Forum (MELD), Resident/Fellow Scholar
    Sponsor: Women's Dermatologic Society
    Location: Dallas, TX

    2016
    Resident/Fellow Scholar
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Location: New Orleans, LA

    2015
    Resident/Fellow Scholar
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Location: Chicago, IL

    2015
    Excellence in Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Location: Cleveland, OH

    2015
    Mentorship Award Recipient
    Sponsor: Women's Dermatologic Society
    Location: Washington, DC

    2015
    ARTE Scholar
    Sponsor: Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference
    Location: Orlando, FL

    2014
    Preceptorship Award Recipient
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Location: New York City, NY

    2013
    Junior Faculty Member and Top 20 Resident Scholar
    Sponsor: Cosmetic Surgery Forum
    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    2013
    Resident/Fellow Scholar
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Location: Chicago, IL

    2013
    Caregiver Appreciation Award
    Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Location: Cleveland, OH

    2012
    Resident/Fellow Scholar
    Sponsor: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Location: Atlanta, GA

    2011
    Diversity Mentorship Program Scholarship Recipient
    Sponsor: American Academy of Dermatology
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    2007
    Highest Academic Achievement for Basic Sciences
    Sponsor: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

    2005
    Student Ambassador
    Sponsor: Princeton University
    Location: Princeton, NJ

    2003
    Top Writer in Medical Research and Education,Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship Recipient
    Sponsor: Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP), Duke University
    Location: Durham, NC

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    12/2017
    Hogan S, Velez MW, Ibrahim O. "Microneedling: a new approach for treating textural abnormalities and scars." Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery.. 2017 Dec; 36(4):155-163.

    8/1/2017
    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. "Isotretinoin and Timing of Procedural Interventions: A Systematic Review With Consensus Recommendations." JAMA dermatology.. 2017 Aug 1; 153(8):802-809.

    2017
    Weinstein Velez, M. "Science of Aging Skin: What Happens to Our Faces When We Age and What To Do About It". The SKINNY, Schweiger Dermatology Quarterly. 2017; 1.

    Books & Chapters

    2017
    Chapter Title: Cellulite
    Book Title: Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
    Author List: Hogan S, Weinstein Velez M, Kaminer MS
    Edited By: Alexiades-Armenakas M
    Published By: Wolters Kluwer 2017

    2017
    Chapter Title: Perioral Rhytides
    Book Title: Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
    Author List: Hogan S, Weinstein Velez M, Arndt KA
    Edited By: Alexiades-Armenakas M
    Published By: Wolters Kluwer 2017

    2016
    Chapter Title: Patient Selection and Counseling
    Book Title: Treatment of Traumatic and Burn Scars
    Author List: Weinstein Velez M, Dover JS, Arndt KA, Saedi N.
    Edited By: Alam M, Waibel J, Uebelhoer N, Arndt KA, Dover JS, Donelan MB, Kim J, Chan R
    Published By: McGraw-Hill 2016

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