Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD

Associate Professor, Dermatology


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Medical School
  • MD, Universidad Peruana Cayetana Heredia - Lima, Peru (2006)
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, French
Department
Dermatology

Professional Titles

  • Associate Professor in Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology
  • Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship
  • Clinical Director, CU Dermatology Aurora

Publications

  • 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.
  • CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition. Chapter 15: Skin.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
  • Society of Pediatric Dermatoogy, Member
  • Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), Member
  • Women’s Dermatologic Society, Member
  • Peruvian College of Physicians, Member
  • Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS), Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

CU Medicine Dermatology – Montview Blvd (CU Medicine Building)
13199 E Montview Blvd Ste 300
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 315-5085

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Dermatology, Board Certification (2016)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2012)
  • Pediatric Dermatology, Board Certification (2017)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include multidisciplinary care of adolescents and adults with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), procedural dermatology, vascular malformations, skin of color, and global health. My background in Pediatrics and Dermatology allows me to empathize with my patients so they can feel comfortable in challenging clinical settings. I am trilingual (English, Spanish and French) and welcome our diverse patient population using the language of their choice. I practice medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. I perform laser hair removal for excess hair and diverse procedural modalities to treat acne scarring.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide compassionate, personalized and high-quality care to all my patients with the ultimate goal of improving their 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