Samuel Sanchez Rivera MD
Auxiliary Professor-UPR School of Medicine Associate Professor-San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
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200 Grand Boulevard Los PradosPlaza Los Prados Suite Z-5Caguas, PR 00727
Phone+1 787-746-3136
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Summary
- Samuel Sanchez Rivera, MD is a Dermatologist based in Caguas, PR. He completed his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002 as a Magna Cum Laude student, also earning several awards including the Mellado Parsons Award in 1998, the election as third year Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society member in 1999 and the Betances Award in 2002. Dr. Sanchez completed his Transitional Year at the San Juan City Hospital and a Post Doctoral Fellow Research at the Neuro Aids program at the UPR Medical Sciences Campus where he also completed his residency at Dermatology Department, from 2004 to 2007. His clinical experience has a focus on general dermatology and clinical research and the academy. Dr. Sanchez has contributed to various publications in dermatological literature, with three notable ones published in Dermatologic Clinics, Pediatric Dermatology, and JAAD Case Reports. He has been involved in numerous clinical trials, primarily investigating treatments for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Dr. Sanchez also is a leader on his medical field serving as President of the Puerto Rico in two occasions and occupying other positions on the Board of directors.
Education & Training
University of Puerto RicoResidency, Dermatology, 2004 - 2007- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2003 - 2004
San Juan City HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
PR State Medical License 2019 - 2028
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
NIHPrinciples of Clinical Research
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Magna Cum Laude University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 2002
- Betances Award University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 2002
- Alpha Omega Alpha Universitiy of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1999
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy Study of Prosaptide to Treat Neuropathic Pain in HIV-Positive Patients Start of enrollment: 2003 Sep 01
- A Study Comparing Different Dosing Regimens of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
- Double-Blind Efficacy and Safety of CD5789 (Trifarotene) 50µg/g Cream Versus Vehicle Cream in Acne Vulgaris Start of enrollment: 2015 Nov 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A randomized phase 3b study evaluating the safety and efficacy of risankizumab in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with non-pustular palmoplanta...Mark Lebwohl, Michael Bukhalo, Linda Stein Gold, Brad Glick, Mar Llamas-Velasco
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024-12-01 - 4 citationsChronic spontaneous urticaria associated with colon adenocarcinoma: A paraneoplastic manifestation? A case report and review of literatureMarely Santiago-Vázquez, Julián Barrera-Llaurador, Osward Y. Carrasquillo, Samuel Sanchez
JAAD Case Reports. 2019-01-01 - Congenital syphilis.Alexander Lugo, Samuel Sanchez, Jorge L Sanchez
Pediatric Dermatology. 2006-05-03
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Sociedad Dermatológica De Puerto RicoMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Speaker, Pfizer2020 - Present
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