Meet the Physicians Behind Your Care

Dr. Andrew Avarbock

M.D., Ph.D. · Board Certified Dermatologist

After a decade of practicing academic dermatology in New York City, Dr. Avarbock is proud to bring his expertise and patient-centered approach to South Florida. With extensive experience caring for both adults and children, he treats the full spectrum of skin, hair, and nail conditions — from common concerns such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis to rare and complex dermatologic diseases. His diagnostic expertise has made him a trusted resource for patients around the world with challenging cases seeking second opinions.

Biography

Known for his calm, thoughtful demeanor and genuine compassion, Dr. Avarbock believes that exceptional medical care begins with listening. He takes the time to understand each patient's concerns, explain complex diagnoses in clear, understandable language, and develop individualized treatment plans that reflect the latest advances in dermatology. His goal is for every patient to leave feeling informed, confident, and well cared for.

Dr. Avarbock's career has been deeply rooted in academic medicine. During his ten years as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, he trained hundreds of dermatology residents and medical students, helping to educate the next generation of physicians. He also served as Director for Dermatology Consultations at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, where he managed complex inpatient and outpatient dermatology cases. Committed to lifelong education, Dr. Avarbock remains actively involved in medical education and research through his appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Dr. Avarbock earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was recognized as both a University Scholar and a Benjamin Franklin Scholar — distinctions conferred to the top 1% of students. He then completed the prestigious combined MD/PhD program at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His doctoral research focused on energy metabolism and the biochemical pathways essential for the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, reflecting his longstanding passion for scientific discovery and translational medicine.

Following medical school, he completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York before pursuing his Dermatology residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's premier dermatology training programs.

Today, Dr. Avarbock combines Ivy League training, years of academic leadership, and a warm, approachable style to provide outstanding dermatologic care for patients of all ages. Whether evaluating a routine skin concern, managing a chronic condition, performing skin cancer screenings, or offering expert guidance on a complex diagnosis, he is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, compassionate, and personalized care.

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Dr. Paola T. Chamorro

M.D. · Board Certified Dermatologist

For Dr. Chamorro, practicing dermatology in Miami is more than a career — it's a homecoming. Raised in Coral Gables, she is proud to care for the community that helped shape her. A graduate of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, she returned to South Florida after completing years of advanced medical training in New York and New Jersey to build her practice, raise her family, and serve the city she has always called home. Today, she and her husband have established their dermatology practice and are raising their two children in the same community where she grew up.

Biography

Dr. Chamorro is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is known for her thoughtful, compassionate approach and for building lasting relationships with her patients. Whether treating a chronic skin condition, performing a skin cancer screening, or helping patients achieve their cosmetic goals, she believes every treatment plan should be individualized, evidence-based, and centered on each patient's unique needs.

One of the distinguishing features of Dr. Chamorro's career is her extensive medical training. She is among the relatively small number of dermatologists in the United States who have completed both a full Internal Medicine residency and a Dermatology residency. This unique background gives her a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between skin disease and overall health, allowing her to care for patients with both common and medically challenging dermatologic conditions.

Dr. Chamorro earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University before receiving her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she remained on faculty, practicing hospital medicine for three years and caring for patients with a wide range of complex medical illnesses.

Driven by a passion for dermatology, Dr. Chamorro went on to complete a research fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she investigated the use of reflectance confocal microscopy, an advanced imaging technology used in the diagnosis of skin cancer and inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. She subsequently completed her Dermatology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she was selected by her peers and faculty to serve as Chief Resident — an honor recognizing both her clinical excellence and leadership.

Today, Dr. Chamorro combines her broad medical expertise with the latest advances in dermatology to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Her special interests include general medical dermatology, skin cancer prevention and detection, and cosmetic dermatology, with an emphasis on achieving healthy, natural-looking results.

Above all, Dr. Chamorro values the trust her patients place in her. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions, understand their treatment options, and receive personalized care with warmth, honesty, and attention to detail. She considers it a privilege to care for generations of Miami families and is proud to practice in the community she has always been proud to call home.

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