Dr. Yolanda García Rodríguez

Dr. Yolanda García Rodríguez is a senior dermatologist at Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras — one of Cuba's most prestigious clinical hospitals and a major center for specialist dermatology in Havana. With 18 years of experience in dermatology and venereology, she is among Cuba's most experienced practitioners in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of skin, hair, and nail disease.

Cuba's healthcare system, despite resource constraints, has trained a high density of specialist physicians and maintains strong clinical standards in dermatology. Dr. García Rodríguez manages inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, sexually transmitted infections including syphilis and gonorrhea as part of the hospital's dermatovenereology service, and early-stage skin malignancies. She performs dermoscopy for early skin cancer detection, a skill area where Cuba has invested significantly in training.

She trained at the Universidad de La Habana and completed her specialist training at Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras, where she has practiced throughout her career. She is a member of the Sociedad Cubana de Dermatología and the Sociedad Ibero-Latinoamericana de Dermatología.

Dr. García Rodríguez completed her Doctor en Medicina at the Universidad de La Habana Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas. She completed her specialty residency in Dermatología at Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras and holds a Master en Infectología from the Instituto Pedro Kourí. She has completed continuing dermatology education through the Sociedad Cubana de Dermatología and has participated in international dermatology exchange programs with Spain and Latin American partner institutions.

Dr. García Rodríguez's dermatology practice covers inflammatory skin disease (psoriasis with biologic and phototherapy where available, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, urticaria), sexually transmitted infections (syphilis serology and treatment, gonorrhea, chancroid, HPV-related conditions), skin cancer assessment with dermoscopy and biopsy, pigmentary disorders (vitiligo, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), hair and nail disorders, and acne management. Procedurally, she performs skin biopsy, cryotherapy for benign lesions, patch testing for contact allergen identification, PUVA phototherapy, and minor surgical excision of benign and malignant lesions.

Cuba's medical tourism sector has expanded in recent years, offering specialist consultations at accessible prices. Dr. García Rodríguez sees international patients through Cuba's international health services at Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras. Consultations are conducted in Spanish. Cuba has developed a reputation for dermatology, particularly in psoriasis management and skin disease treatment, and patients from Latin America and Europe visit for consultations. Independent verification of credentials is recommended.

Dr. García Rodríguez has received recognition from Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras for her contributions to dermatology services within Cuba's public health system. She has published clinical research in Cuban and Latin American dermatology journals and has presented at Sociedad Cubana de Dermatología annual congresses and regional Latin American dermatology meetings. She contributes to resident and medical student training in dermatology at the University of Havana Medical Sciences, and participates in the Sociedad Ibero-Latinoamericana de Dermatología continuing education activities. Her expertise in dermoscopy for early skin cancer detection and in venereology reflects Cuba's strong tradition of specialist clinical training in these areas.