Medical School
- MD, Universidad Peruana Cayetana Heredia - Lima, Peru (2006)
Internship
- Cleveland Clinic (2009)
Residencies
- Cleveland Clinic, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2012)
- University of Colorado, Dermatology (2016)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Dermatology (2017)
Languages
English, Spanish, FrenchDepartment
DermatologyProfessional Titles
- Associate Professor in Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology
- Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship
- Director, Community Engagement - Dermatology Department
Publications
- Pediatr Dermatol. 2024 Jul-Aug;41(4):684-687. doi: 10.1111/pde.15539. Epub 2024 Jan 20. A solitary scalp mass as the presenting feature of clear cell sarcoma of the kidney in a pediatric patient Micah G Pascual 1, Anna L Bruckner 2, Carla Torres-Zegarra 2 Affiliations Expand PMID: 38243696 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15539
- Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024 Jun;8(6):443-455. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00019-1. Epub 2024 Mar 27. Comprehensive transition of care for polycystic ovary syndrome from adolescence to adulthood Stacey L Simon 1, Phoutdavone Phimphasone-Brady 2, Kathryn M McKenney 3, Lauren D Gulley 4, Andrea E Bonny 5, Jaime M Moore 6, Carla Torres-Zegarra 7, Melanie G Cree 8 Affiliations Expand PMID: 38552655 DOI: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00019-1
- Torres-Zegarra C, Sundararajan D, Benson J, Seagle H, Witten M, Walders-Abramson N, Simon SL, Huguelet P, Nokoff NJ, Cree-Green M. Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):617-625. PubMed PMID: 33794340
- Pediatric Dermatology DDx Deck - 3rd Edition
- Current diagnosis and treatment - Pediatrics. 25th Edition. Chapter 15: Skin
- Dermatology Secrets: Chapter 24 Viral exanthems
- Dermatology Secrets: Chapter 25 Bullous disorders in Pediatrics
- CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition. Chapter 15: Skin.
- Chapter 24: VIRAL EXANTHEMS 1 Carla X. Torres-Zegarra, FAAP, MD, and William L. Weston, MD From Dermatology Secrets Plus, ed. 5, edited by Drs. Fitzpatrick and Morelli
- Chapter 25: BULLOUS VIRAL ERUPTIONS 1 Carla X. Torres-Zegarra, FAAP, MD, and Sylvia L. Brice, MD From Dermatology Secrets Plus, ed. 5, edited by Drs. Fitzpatrick and Morelli
- Chapter 15: Skin. Lori Prok, MD and Carla X. Torres-Zegarra, MD. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics, 24e.
- Pediatric Dermatology, Ddx deck - 3rd edition.
- Current diagnosis and treatment Pediatrics, 25th Edition. Chapter 15: Skin
- Dermatology Secrets: Chapter 24 Viral exanthems Chapter 25 Bullous disorders in Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
- Society of Pediatric Dermatoogy, Member
- Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), Member
- Peruvian College of Physicians, Member
- Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS), Member
- Association of Dermatology Professors, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
CU Medicine Dermatology - Montview Blvd (CU Medicine Building)
13199 E Montview Blvd Ste 300
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 315-5085
Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Administration Medical Center
1700 Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80045
303-399-8020
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties- Dermatology, Board Certification (2016)
- Pediatrics, Board Certification (2012)
- Pediatric Dermatology, Board Certification (2017)
- Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
- Skin, Hair and Nails
- Skin, Hair and Nails - Hirsutism
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests center on integral, multidisciplinary care for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex and chronic disease. I specialize in the care of patients with chronic inflammatory and hormonally mediated conditions, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, with particular attention to metabolic and psychosocial comorbidities. My practice integrates medical, procedural, and laser dermatology, with focused expertise in procedural dermatology, vascular anomalies. As a pediatrician, dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist, I approach care across the lifespan with an emphasis on continuity, coordination, and patient-centered communication. I am committed to culturally responsive care and to serving diverse patient populations. I am trilingual (English, Spanish, and French) and welcome patients in the language of their choice, striving to create an inclusive and supportive clinical environment, particularly in challenging or sensitive clinical settings.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide culturally responsive, high-quality care that welcomes every patient and supports meaningful improvements in health and quality of life.
My clinical interests center on integral, multidisciplinary care for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex and chronic disease. I specialize in the care of patients with chronic inflammatory and hormonally mediated conditions, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, with particular attention to metabolic and psychosocial comorbidities. My practice integrates medical, procedural, and laser dermatology, with focused expertise in procedural dermatology, vascular anomalies. As a pediatrician, dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist, I approach care across the lifespan with an emphasis on continuity, coordination, and patient-centered communication. I am committed to culturally responsive care and to serving diverse patient populations. I am trilingual (English, Spanish, and French) and welcome patients in the language of their choice, striving to create an inclusive and supportive clinical environment, particularly in challenging or sensitive clinical settings.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide culturally responsive, high-quality care that welcomes every patient and supports meaningful improvements in health and quality of life.
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two wonderful daughters, traveling, and photography.
Volunteer Activities
I am involved in several health outreach projects in Central America through the Trinifio Project in Guatemala, and in South America, specifically in my home country, Peru.
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two wonderful daughters, traveling, and photography.
Volunteer Activities
I am involved in several health outreach projects in Central America through the Trinifio Project in Guatemala, and in South America, specifically in my home country, Peru.
Public Speaking
Yes