Dr. Sylvia Lucia Parra M.D.
Dermatologist
2200 Opitz Blvd Suite 245 Woodbridge VA, 22191About
Dr. Sylvia Parra is a dermatologist practicing in Woodbridge, VA. Dr. Parra specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Parra diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1998
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
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