Dermatology
Miriam Bettencourt, MD
Director, Bettencourt Skin Center
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Bettencourt is a board-certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). She is a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Nevada and an adjunct professor at Touro University, where she contributes to the dermatology training of medical students in Las Vegas. She started her medical career in Brazil, where she did a residency in internal medicine and dermatology at the University of Sao Paulo. She then moved to the U.S. and completed a residency in family medicine
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Sao Paulo (Internal Medicine and Dermatology)
- Residency: Duke University (Family Medicine)
- Residency: Duke University (Dermatology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Healthgrades — leadership forum american academy of dermatology, 2007
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Head, Clinical Trials Division, University of South Florida
- Chief, Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Bay Pines VA Hospital
- Founder, Women Physicians Medical Society of Las Vegas
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
AcneAtopic DermatitisPsoriasisSkin CancerEczema
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Experience
35+ years in practice