Dr. Valenie Rivera-Roig is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. She also performs cutaneous surgery and cosmetic dermatologic procedures. Dr. Rivera-Roig obtained her medical degree from The University of Puerto Rico where she graduated with highest honors. During her medical school studies she received multiple awards including The Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award for graduating first in her class. She also did her Dermatology training at The University of Puerto Rico. While in residency, she wrote several articles and published in The International Journal of Dermatology. She was elected chief resident during her last year of training. After graduating and obtaining her board certification, she remained in private practice in her native Ponce, Puerto Rico for 9 years before joining The Advanced Dermatology team.