Dr. Raquel Avila

Dr. Raquel Avila is a specialist dermatologist with a comprehensive background spanning over 30 years in general practice and more than 25 years of teaching as a staff professor in the School of Medicine of La Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela, in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses (including dermatology residency). She achieved her medical degree with summa cum laude honors in 1994. Continuing her pursuit of medical excellence at the same institution, Dr. Raquel Avila was awarded her Doctorate in Medical Sciences in 1991, and she obtained a Master’s degree in Immunology in 2006. Her commitment to advancing her expertise led her to the University of Alcala de Henares, Spain, where she earned a Master’s degree in Advanced Dermatology in 2013. Later, she continued her formation at the Military Hospital of Maracaibo at the residency in Clinical, Surgical, and Aesthetic Dermatology postgraduate specialization, which she completed in 2015. Enriching her knowledge, she continued by undertaking an advanced course in aesthetic medicine and multiple courses in the dermatology field, including clinical, cosmetic, and laser techniques.

She is an active member of the Ibero-American College of Dermatology (CILAD). Dr. Raquel has made significant contributions as a coordinator and lecturer at numerous congresses and has been part of the formation of hundreds of new medical professionals. Her scholarly work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in both national and international journals. Notably, her publication on “Lipoproteinosis, or Urbach-Wiethe Disease: Case Presentation and Literature Revision” earned the International Researchers Award 2020 from IJRULA, India. Furthermore, her latest study, “Primary Cutaneous Histoplasmosis after Platelet-Rich Plasma Application in an Immunocompetent Patient,” has been published by the American Journal of Case Report in 2024.

Dr. Raquel Avila has been practicing dermatology for more than 11 years with deep expertise in a variety of dermatological diseases and their treatments, including common and rare clinical conditions like inflammatory, infectious, and autoimmune diseases (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, rosacea, melasma, skin infections, nail and hair diseases), benign tumor growths, skin cancer, and other sun damage-related diseases, among others. Additionally, she performs minor surgical procedures like biopsy of skin and nails, removal of sebaceous cysts, abscess drainage, xanthelasmas, lipomas, rhinophyma, skin tags, and other skin growths (benign and malignant). In cosmetics, she has vast experience, performing Facial Harmonization procedures (Botox, Fillers, and Collagen Biostimulators) and renewing and enhancing skin quality by Skin Boosters, Plasma Rich Platelets, Microneedling, Mesotherapy, Chemical Peelings, Ablative and Fractional Lasers, Vascular Lasers, and Tattoo Removal.