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Dr. Villacorta graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine with a joint degree in Osteopathic Medicine and a Masters in Public Health in 2015. He completed his residency in dermatology in 2019 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Dr. Villacorta received his training under the guidance of Dr. Carlos Nousari, a dermatologist, dermatopathologist and an internationally known and leading expert in immuno-dermatology.

Prior to entering medicine, Dr. Villacorta completed an electrical engineering degree from the University of Miami in 2004.

Meet Dr. Miguel Villacorta

 

EDUCATION

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 2011 – 2015

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine Fort Lauderdale, FL

Master of Public Health 2011 – 2015

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 1999 – 2004

University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

Post Graduate Training

Dermatology Residency 2016 – June 2019

Broward Health, Graduate Medical Education Fort Lauderdale, FL

Traditional Rotating Internship 2015 – 2016

Broward Health, Graduate Medical Education Fort Lauderdale, FL

Supplemental Training

Interprofessional Leadership Certification Program May 2015 NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Interprofessional Education Certification Program May 2015 NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Peer Reviewed Publications

Wehausen B, Villacorta M, Akhtar A. “Hailey-Hailey Disease Treated with Onabotulinum Toxin A Injections.” Journal of Dermatologic Treatment. Submitted, January 2019

Kunapareddy, J., Villacorta, M., and Charlie, N. “An Interesting Case of Subungual Onychomycosis Associated with HIV.” American Family Physician. Submitted, June 2018

Kunapareddy, J., Villacorta, M., Cohen, C. “Photoquiz: Acral skin-colored papules.” Cutis. In Press, 2017

Batty, T., Villacorta, M., Kunapareddy, J., Cohen, C. “Pachydermatous Eosinophilic Dermatitis.”

International Journal of Dermatology. Submitted, Mar 2017

Rivers D, Villacorta M, Kunapareddy J, Batty T, Charlie N. “Reactive Arthritis Secondary to CMV Colitis, Ecthyma Grangrenosum, and Neurosyphilis in an HIV Positive Male – A Case of Multiple Infections.” Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. Submitted, June 2017.

Villacorta M, Bartos S, Hardigan P, Favreau T. “Understanding Skin Cancer Screening Behaviors, Tanning Attitudes, and Sun Protective Measures of a General U.S. Sample Population Utilizing Standardized Skin Cancer Survey Questions.” Journal American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. 2017; 37:11-16.

Villacorta M, Smirnov B, Conde J, Nousari C. “Hailey-Hailey Disease Masquerading as Intertriginous Candidiasis for 10 Years.” Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. 2016;(35): 32-35.

Russell K, Schleichert R, Baum B, Villacorta M, Hardigan P, Thomas J, Weiss E. “Ultraviolet Fluorescent Tattoo Facilitates Accurate Identification of Biopsy Sites.” Dermatologic Surgery. 2015, Nov;41(11):1249-56.

Faillace R, Villacorta M, Winkelman F, Julian E. “What is causing this 5-year-old’s itchy, scaly, pink plaques?” Consultant Pediatricians. 2015;14(4):184.

Faillace R, Villacorta M, Winkelman F, Julian E. Last issue’s answer: guttate psoriasis.” Consultant Pediatricians. 2015;14(5):231-232.

Professional Conference Posters

Villacorta M, Birling J, Bullard S, Akhtar A. “A Case of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa Improving After an Acute Cellular Heart Transplant Rejection Episode.” American Academy of Dermatology (AAD); Washington DC. (March 2019)

Kunapareddy J, Villacorta M, Batty T, Charlie N. “Cytomegalovirus Colitis and Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Disease) with Psoriasiform Dermatitis in a HIV Positive Patient with Multiple Infections.” Broward Health Poster Day; Fort Lauderdale, FL. (May 2018)

Kunapareddy J, Villacorta M, Batty T, Charlie N. “Cytomegalovirus Colitis and Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Disease) with Psoriasiform Dermatitis in a HIV Positive Patient with Multiple Infections.” Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; Fort Lauderdale, FL. (April 2018)

Kunapareddy, J., Batty, T., Villacorta, M. “Choosing Wisely Campaign: Do not routinely prescribe antibiotics for inflamed epidermal inclusions cysts”. Broward Health Medical Center; Fort Lauderdale FL, (March 2017 and February 2018.

Villacorta M, Kunapareddy J, Batty T, Cohen C. “Pachydermatous Eosinophilic Dermatitis.” Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; Hollywood, FL. (June 2017)

Villacorta M, Kunapareddy J, Batty T, Cohen C. “Pachydermatous Eosinophilic Dermatitis.” American Academy of Dermatology; Orlando, FL. (March 2017)

Villacorta M, Kocovic S, Espinal T, Pazos V. A Case of Possible Collagen Vascular Disease Presenting as Multiple Coronary Artery Dissections During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.” Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA); Fort Lauderdale, FL. (February 2014)

TEACHING

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Teaching Assistant 2014

Practical Lab Patient Care Mangement:

COM 5830 – Physical Diagnosis I

Cardiology Physical Examination 2014

Taking a Patient History 2014

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSTIY
College of Arts and Sciences, Miami, Fl
Teaching Assistant 2009 – 2011
Laboratory Workshops: Department of Chemistry:
CHM1045L: General Chemistry I Laboratory 2010 – 2011

Tutoring: Department of Biology:

Peer Lead Team Learning (PLTL) 2010

Tutoring: Department of Chemistry:

CHEM Pals Tutoring 2009

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & ENGAGEMENT
Organization Membership

American Academy of Dermatology

 

2017 – present

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery 2017 – present
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery 2018 – present
Skin of Color Society 2017 – present
American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery 2017 – present
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) 2012 – present
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology 2013 – 2018
Sigma Sigma Phi National Honorary Osteopathic Fraternity 2012 – 2015
Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) 2012- 2015
Student Dermatology Association (SDA) 2011 – 2015
Hispanic Osteopathic Medical Association (HOMSA) 2011 – 2015
International Medical Outreach Club (IMOC) 2011 – 2015
Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) 2011 – 2015
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) 2011 – 2015
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity 2008 – 2010
Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honor Society 2008 – 2010
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity 2000 – 2004
HONORS/ AWARDS
Resident of the Year Award
Dermatology Program, Broward Health June 2019

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