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Dr. Micaela Churruca

Dermatology Dubai

Dr. Micaela Churruca

7 years of experience

9,303+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
15
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Micaela Churruca at a glance

Dr. Micaela Churruca is a Dermatology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Micaela Churruca is a renowned Spanish-Board Certified Specialist Dermatologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. She completed her training at the University Hospital Severo Ochoa in Madrid, Spain, and has been practising in the UAE since 2018. Throughout her career, she has worked at prominent institutions such as Lutetia Aesthetics Clinic-Al Futtaim and the American Hospital as a Specialist Dermatologist. She was also an Associated Professor of Dermatology at the University of Sharjah.

Dr. Churruca’s expertise spans a wide range of dermatological services, including general and pediatric dermatology, skin cancer prevention and treatment (with a focus on digital mole mapping and skin cancer surgery), and aesthetic dermatology.

She is proficient in performing various aesthetic procedures, including the use of laser and light-based devices, Botulinum toxin, filler injections, chemical peels, mesotherapy, PRP treatments, exosomes, polinucleotides, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices.

She is an active member of several prestigious dermatological organisations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and the International Dermoscopic Society.

Dr. Churruca is also passionate about pediatric dermatology and skin cancer prevention and treatment. She is the founder of the first-ever sun protective swimwear brand, Badawii Beachwear. Her clinical specialties include skin cancer management, acne, hair loss management, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, nail disorders, and scars management, among others.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Micaela Churruca

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Dermatology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-808489 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-448DEB3F · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 1,593
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,093
Biopsy (skin) 11102 2,224
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 475
Mohs surgery 17311 2,121
Laser hair removal 17999 1,413

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 90 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Micaela Churruca
HEADSHOT
Micaela Churruca in consultation
IN OFFICE
Micaela Churruca with the team
WITH TEAM
Micaela Churruca at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Micaela Churruca

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Micaela Churruca, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.1847/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34743370 · cited by 160
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Micaela Churruca, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.9830/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30900894 · cited by 10
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Micaela Churruca, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.4860/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37070070 · cited by 164
  4. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Micaela Churruca, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2022
    DOI: 10.7612/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34090105 · cited by 6

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2020
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · micaela.churruca@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Micaela Churruca's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Micaela Churruca treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr. Micaela Churruca is one of 975 dermatology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse dermatology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Micaela Churruca specialise in?

    Micaela Churruca specialises in Dermatology in Dubai, AE. 12 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Micaela Churruca treat?

    Micaela Churruca treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Micaela Churruca practise?

    Micaela Churruca practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Micaela Churruca speaks English, French, Spanish.

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