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Nestor Sanchez Colon, MD, Dermatology, Aibonito, PR

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Dermatology • Aibonito, PR

Dermatopathology

Professor of Dermatology University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus 2004-2011 Professor and Chairman Department of Dermatology Ponce School of Medicine 2020-

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  • Office

    Menonite General Hospital
    Professional building Suite 304
    Aibonito, PR 00705
    Phone+1 787-735-8001

Summary

  • Nestor Sanchez Colon, MD is a dermatologist based in Aibonito, PR, specializing in Dermatopathology. He studied at various prestigious institutions including Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Colon has previously held professorships at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. His publications in various professional journals like the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology and The Journal of Investigative Dermatology have been cited multiple times. Notably, he received the Mayo Clinic Humanitarian Award in 2006.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Dermatology, 1980 - 1981
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Dermatopathology, 1979 - 1980
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's Hosp
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's HospResidency, Dermatology, 1978 - 1980
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatopathology
  • American Board of Pathology Dermatopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mayo Clinic Humanitarian Award Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lymphomatoid Papulosis: clinicopathological Correlation  
    Nestor P Sanchez et al, J Am Acad Derm 1982
  • Encephalocutaneous Lipomatosis: A new neurocutaneous syndrome  
    Nestor P Sanchez. Arthur Rhodes, British J of Dermatology, 1981

Books/Book Chapters

  • Manual de Dermatología 2019 
    Nestor P Sanchez MDEditors: Nestor P Sanchez MD.Edition 1st,
  • Atlas of Dermatology in Internal Medicine 
    Nestor P. Sanchez MDEditors: Nestor P. Sanchez.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,2012

Research History

  • Research FellowDermatopathology Harvard Medical School Mass General Hospital1979 - 1980

Professional Memberships

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