A dermatologist in Paraíso, São Paulo, who diagnoses, operates and treats skin conditions in her own office
Dr. Karen von Kossel is a dermatologist trained at Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP), the medical school of the Federal University of São Paulo, with a residency in medical and surgical dermatology. At her office on Rua Afonso de Freitas she treats skin diseases, removes lesions under local anesthesia and performs laser and cosmetic procedures with her own equipment.

Specialties
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Medical dermatology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails.
Surgical dermatology
Skin cancer prevention and in-office removal of lesions under local anesthesia.
Cosmetic dermatology
Procedures recommended after a skin examination, with a written plan from the consultation.
Your first consultation
- Duration
- About 90 minutes
- Examination
- Full skin exam with a dermatoscope when needed
- Plan
- In writing, with what to use and when to come back
- Payment
- Private pay, with an official receipt (nota fiscal) and medical report for reimbursement by your Brazilian health plan or international insurance
- Languages
- Portuguese and French
UNIFESP training and surgical experience
Residency in internal medicine and in medical and surgical dermatology at UNIFESP, postgraduate training in geriatric dermatology and membership in the Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD), the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Dermatológica (SBCD) and the Grupo Brasileiro de Melanoma (GBM).
Rua Afonso de Freitas, near Paraíso metro station
The office is about 500 meters from Paraíso station, on metro Line 1-Blue and Line 2-Green.
Rua Afonso de Freitas, 377, cj. 103, Paraíso, São Paulo/SP, CEP 04006-051
Book a consultation
Dr. von Kossel examines your skin, confirms the diagnosis and explains whether treatment is right for you. The team replies on WhatsApp Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm.
Dr. Karen von Kossel · DERMATOLOGY · CRM-SP 107714 · RQE 58534