This page provides you with practical information about our practice. It includes descriptions of our office location, including a map and directions, hours, appointment scheduling, insurance acceptance and billing policies.

PLEASE NOTE: We close between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM daily.

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Appointments

We know you have many choices when choosing a dermatologist in McLean, VA, so we have made requesting an appointment a simple and convenient process via our Web site. If, for any reason you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, or will be delayed, please call us as soon as possible.

Insurance and Billing

We are participating providers for Aetna PPO/HMO, Anthem PPO/HMO, Carefirst BCBS/FEP/BlueChoice, Cigna PPO/HMO, Coventry Health Care/First Health, GreatWest, Humana, Mail Handlers, Medicare, Tricare Standard and UHC/OneNet/MAMSI PPO.
Please call our appointment line 443-351-3376for additional insurance details.

Payment Options

Payment in full is due at the time of service (copay, previous balance or cosmetic services). We accept cash, Visa and Master Card.

Our Staff

At Excel Dermatology Institute, we recognize that your choice of a dermatologist is driven both by both the doctor's competency and their personality. When searching for dermatological treatment, you need a dermatologist who is experienced, understanding, and supportive.

You get this caring attitude from all the medical staff at Excel Dermatology every day. Our medical staff works together as a team to be sure that we are responsive to your needs and keep you informed about your health issues.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Sylvia Suarez, M.D.

Dr. Sylvia Suarez received her Bachelor degree from Smith College, then earned her M.D. from The Columbia Presbyterian Medical School. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at Case Western University followed by a Dermatology Residency at Columbia University and a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Board Certified in both General and Pediatric Dermatology by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Dr. Suarez published extensively while teaching and serving as a director of Pediatric Dermatology at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Suarez has a particular interest in pediatric and medical dermatology and treats patients of all ages.