Dr. Natalia Jaimes, MD

Dr. Natalia Jaimes, MD is a dermatologist dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive dermatological care. As a partner in preventive health featured on weprevent.org, she practices at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, FL, and is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine, practicing under Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). She is committed to creating personalized prevention plans, coordinating vital screenings for early skin cancer detection, and managing skin, hair, and nail conditions, ensuring your overall wellness for years to come. She serves all ages.

Your dermatologist is your primary partner in lifelong skin health, creating personalized prevention plans, coordinating vital screenings for early skin cancer detection, managing skin, hair, and nail conditions, and ensuring your overall wellness for years to come. Dr. Jaimes is a dermatologist in Miami, FL, with extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision, affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She earned her medical degree from Pontifical University Bolivariana, Faculty of Medicine, and approaches care with a collaborative, evidence-based methodology, fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments, and consultations are available in Spanish. Call (305) 243-5302 to schedule your appointment and begin your proactive health journey.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Natalia Jaimes is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Natalia Jaimes can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Natalia Jaimes provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Shingles: Shingles, caused by the chickenpox virus, can be prevented with the shingles vaccine, protecting you from its painful rash and potential long-term nerve damage.
• Skin Cancer: Regularly examining your skin for unusual moles, spots, or sores can help detect skin cancer in its early stages, when treatment is most effective.
• Acanthosis Nigricans: Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition causing dark, velvety patches, often indicating an underlying health problem, so early detection through regular skin checks is crucial for timely management.
• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Protecting your skin from the itch-scratch cycle of eczema is key to preventing further damage and improving your quality of life – early detection and proactive care are vital.
• Ringworm: Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin that can be prevented with good hygiene practices and early treatment helps avoid spreading and long-term complications.
• Onychomycosis: Proper hygiene and prompt treatment of onychomycosis reduce the risk of transmission to other nails and individuals, contributing to overall preventive health.
• Dermatomyositis: Managing dermatomyositis effectively involves regular check-ups with your dermatologist and rheumatologist to monitor symptoms and prevent disease progression.
• Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can be effectively managed with early detection and treatment to prevent long-term complications like joint pain and severe skin damage.
• Seborrheic Keratosis: Although most seborrheic keratoses are benign, knowing what they look like and getting regular skin exams helps prevent misdiagnosis with potentially dangerous conditions.
• Varicose Eczema: Varicose eczema, a type of eczema worsened by varicose veins, highlights the importance of managing circulatory health to prevent skin complications.
• Eczema and Contact Dermatitis: Managing eczema and contact dermatitis through careful skincare and avoidance of irritants helps prevent skin damage and secondary infections.
• Merkel Cell Carcinoma: While rare, Merkel cell carcinoma can be life-threatening, highlighting the importance of proactive skin health, including regular self-exams and professional screenings.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Natalia Jaimes offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion: Removing a harmless skin growth proactively helps maintain the health and appearance of your skin.
• Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion: This treatment effectively removes cancerous skin lesions, contributing to a healthier and safer future for you.
• Excision of Benign Skin Lesion: Taking proactive steps towards skin health, a benign skin lesion excision ensures its harmless nature and prevents unnecessary worry.
• Excision of Skin Cancer: As part of your proactive cancer prevention plan, skin cancer excision ensures the complete removal of cancerous cells to reduce recurrence risks.
• Excision of Skin Lesion: Protecting your skin health, an excision of a skin lesion is a procedure to remove a potentially cancerous or precancerous growth, allowing for early diagnosis and treatment.
• Melanoma Screening: Protecting your skin from the dangers of melanoma starts with proactive screenings, helping catch this serious disease in its early stages.
• Mohs Surgery: For the best chance of successful skin cancer treatment, Mohs surgery provides a meticulous approach to remove cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
• Mole Evaluation: Regular mole evaluations are a proactive step to detect skin cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
• Shaving of Skin Lesion: As part of proactive skin cancer prevention, your doctor might remove a small sample from a concerning lesion to analyze its structure, improving your chances of a positive outcome.
• Skin Grafts: Skin grafts are used to repair extensive skin damage from burns, injuries, or surgery, helping restore skin function and appearance.
• Skin Tag Removal: Skin tag removal is a simple procedure that can help prevent future skin irritation and infection from bothersome skin growths.
• Wart Freezing: Early intervention with wart freezing can prevent the spread of warts and keep your skin looking its best.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Dermatologies in Florida.

Dr. Natalia Jaimes is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• Knowing the shingles vaccine was available, a patient proactively scheduled the preventative shot, significantly reducing their risk of developing the painful rash and potential nerve damage. This proactive approach brought peace of mind, allowing them to confidently enjoy their daily activities.
• By regularly checking their skin for changes and following a dermatologist's advice, a patient was able to identify and treat a skin lesion early, significantly reducing the risk of skin cancer. This proactive approach gave them peace of mind and confidence in their long-term health.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Dermatological care with Dr. Natalia Jaimes:

What is a Dermatologist?

Dr. Jaimes and our team are dermatologists—medical doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. We play a vital role in preventing, detecting, and treating skin cancer, and in managing the many different skin diseases affecting our patients.

How often should I get a full-body skin exam?

For average-risk individuals, an annual skin exam is recommended as a vital preventive measure. Dr. Jaimes may recommend more frequent screenings for patients with a personal or family history of skin cancer, or with many moles, for early detection.

What is the best way to prevent skin cancer?

Protecting your skin from the sun is key. Simple habits like daily broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+, seeking shade during peak sun hours, and wearing protective clothing can significantly reduce your risk of skin cancer. Avoid tanning beds for lifelong skin health.

What is an actinic keratosis (AK)?

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are pre-cancerous skin growths often caused by sun exposure. They typically appear as rough, sandpaper-like patches on the skin. Treating AKs prevents a small percentage from potentially developing into squamous cell carcinoma.

What is rosacea and how is it managed?

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that often causes facial redness, flushing, and sometimes bumps or pimples. Management focuses on preventing flare-ups by identifying and avoiding personal triggers and using a combination of gentle skincare and prescription medications, as needed.

I'm experiencing hair loss. Can a dermatologist help?

Yes, dermatologists are experts in hair and scalp disorders (trichology). Dr. Natalia Jaimes can perform a thorough evaluation to diagnose the specific type of hair loss (alopecia) and recommend effective treatments to prevent further loss and encourage regrowth.

My child has a rash. When should we see a dermatologist?

While many childhood rashes are minor, if the rash is persistent, spreading, painful, itchy, or accompanied by a fever, it's important to see a dermatologist. Dr. Jaimes can effectively diagnose and treat common pediatric conditions like eczema, molluscum, and warts.

What kind of laser treatments do you offer?

Dr. Jaimes uses various lasers for a range of skin concerns. These treatments can be used to prevent future damage and restore the skin's appearance by removing unwanted hair, reducing redness, improving sun damage, and minimizing acne scars. Different lasers are used to address specific issues.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
1475 NW 12th Ave
Miami FL 33136
Phone: (305) 243-5302

Dr. Natalia Jaimes, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1649712761

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Dermatologies like Dr. Natalia Jaimes are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your dermatology about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.