Dr. Arelis Burgos, MD

Dr. Arelis Burgos is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist specializing in medical, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. With more than two decades of clinical experience, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, treating conditions ranging from eczema, acne, psoriasis, and hair disorders to skin cancer.

Dr. Burgos earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic. She completed her pediatric residency through the Mount Sinai School of Medicine before pursuing a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology and a dermatology residency at the University of Colorado and The Children's Hospital Colorado, where she served as Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dermatology. Throughout her academic career, she helped educate medical students, physician assistant students, and residents while caring for patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, and the University of Colorado Hospital.

Professional Associations

Dr. Burgos is an active member of several professional organizations, including:

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
• Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD)
• Colorado Dermatologic Society
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• American Medical Association (AMA)

Innovation & Research

Dr. Burgos has dedicated much of her career to advancing pediatric dermatology through clinical research and academic medicine. Her work has focused on hair disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pediatric skin disease, quality-of-life research, vitiligo, and rare genetic dermatologic conditions. She has participated in multidisciplinary research at Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado, contributing to studies on adolescent PCOS, ectodermal dysplasia, pediatric alopecia, and pediatric dermatologic disorders. She has also authored textbook chapters and presented nationally on pediatric dermatology, obesity-related skin disease, and common dermatologic conditions.

Selected Publications & Presentations

• Dermatology Secrets (2015) – Contributing author, Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
• Berman's Pediatric Decision Making (5th Edition, 2011) – Contributing author, Dermatology Section
• "Comorbidities of Obesity: PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents" – Kaiser Permanente Colorado CME Panel (2017)
• "Work/Life Balance and Diversity for the Dermatology Workforce" – IDEA/KEraCon Congress (2016)
• "Common Rashes Seen in Urgent and Emergent Care" – Children's Hospital Colorado Pediatric Advanced Practice Conference (2013)
• "Could You Take a Look at This Rash?" – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center CME (2011)

Personal Interests

Outside of medicine, Dr. Burgos enjoys skiing, hiking, running, scuba diving, traveling, dancing, and staying active. She also values spending quality time with her family and pets and is fluent in both English and Spanish.