Gabriela M. Blanco, MD is a board certified dermatologist at Colleyville Dermatology.
Colleyville Dermatology
5013 Heritage Avenue, Suite 100
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Office: 817-868-1616
Gabriela M. Blanco, MD – Biography
Dr. Gabriela M. Blanco, MD is a board-certified dermatologist. After spending two years in academic dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, she joined private practice and has enjoyed serving the Colleyville and surrounding communities in the DFW metroplex. Dr. Blanco specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology for adults and children. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Blanco is able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient base with expertise and quality care.
Dr. Blanco is passionate about patient education, and the importance of preventative care.
She has extensive experience in a list of dermatology treatments in various conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, nail disorders, pigmentary disorders, alopecia, and comprehensive skin exams. Highly trained in general medical dermatology, Dr. Blanco has vast experience in surgical dermatology procedures to treat various forms of skin cancer.
Dr. Blanco is also an expert in aesthetic procedures, such as neurotoxins, fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, PRP, sclerotherapy, and more. She believes in a customized and individualized approach to achieve a more natural and lasting result.
In her free time, Dr. Gabriela Blanco, MD enjoys running, kickboxing, travelling and spending time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Gabriela M. Blanco, MD – Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
Private Practice Dermatologist
Colleyville Dermatology 2013-present
5013 Heritage Ave, Suite 100
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, 2011-2013, Dallas, Tx
Education
Dermatology Residency-UTSW
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2007-2011, Dallas, Texas
- Surgery Internship year, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas 2007-2008
Medical School-UTSW
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 2002-2007
Undergraduate-Tufts University
Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 1998-2001
- BS, double majored in Biology and Spanish
- Cum Laude
- Awarded the Class of 1911 Prize Scholarship
Research Experience
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Dermatology
- How residency programs can foster practice for the underserved.
- Research directed by Ponciano Cruz, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Dermatology
- A prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled trial of salicylic acid peels in the treatment of melasma in Latin American women.
- Research directed by Dr. Amit Pandya, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine
- Occult Suicidality in an Emergency Department Population
- Research directed by Gregory Larkin, MD
Tufts University, Department of Microbiology
- Programmed Cell Death in Bacteria
- Research directed by Kim Lewis, PhD
Licensure
- Texas Medical License
Board Certification
- Diplomate of the American Academy of Dermatology
Honors and Awards
- Top Doctors Fort Worth 2017-2019
- Member, American Board of Dermatology 2012 – Present
- Recipient, American Academy of Dermatology’s Minority Medical Student Mentorship Program, 2006
- UT Southwestern Medical Foundation Scholarship, 2006
- National Dean’s List, 1999-2001
- Cum Laude, Tufts University 2001
- Recipient, The Class Of 1911 Prize Scholarship, Tufts University, 2001
- Recipient, Excellency in Research Award, Tufts University, 2001
Professional Societies
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer dermatologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center resident cosmetic Dermatology clinic. Dermatology residents are taught and guided in various aesthetic techniques involving neurotoxins, fillers, and laser treatments.
- Volunteer at Young Men’s Service League
- A charitable organization where mothers and sons serve together to impact their local communities.
Publications
Gabriela Blanco, MD, Rebecca Vasquez, MD, Kaveh Nezafati, MD, Ira Bernstein, MD, Ponciano Cruz, MD. How residency programs can foster practice for the underserved. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. July 2012; 67 (1)
Das S, Blanco G, Ahmed A, Tran KT, Matthews LA, Pandya AG. Cicatricial pemphigoid of the scalp mimicking discoid lupus erythematosus. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2011; 65 (4).
Molly V. Burns, B.S., Ammar Ahmed, M.D., Gabriela Blanco-\Callahan, M.D., Lu Le M.D., Ph.D., and Clay Cockerell, M.D. Successful treatment of indeterminate cell histiocytosis with pravastatin. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. May 2011; 64 (5)
Lopez I, Callahan GBlanco, Grimwood RG, Le LQ .The role of the isomorphic phenomenon in distinguishing drug-induced linear IgA bullous dermatosis. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research September 2010; 1:104. DOI:10.4172/2155-9554.10000104
Sreedevi Kodali,MD, Ian L Guevara, MD, Christina R Carrigan,RN, Seema Daulat,MD Gabriela Blanco, MD, Andreas Boker, MD, Linda S. Hynan, MD, Amit G. Pandya, MD. A prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled trial of salicylic acid peels in the treatment of melasma in Latin American women. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. October 2010; 63 (4)
Abstracts/Presentations
Abstract and presentation, Association of Professors of Dermatology 2010 meeting. “Deliberateness and roots are key attributes to consider in fostering practice for the underserved,” Dermatology Teachers Exchange Group; Chicago, Il, October 8, 2010.