Dr. Maria Gnarra Buethe, Division Chief of Dermatology, Director of Pediatric Dermatology

Dr. Maria G. Buethe is a Board-Certified Dermatologist specializing in Pediatric Dermatology. She brings a wealth of expertise and passion for treating children with rare and complex dermatologic conditions.

In addition to her role of Chief of the Pediatric Dermatology Division at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), she also serves as the Director of Pediatric Dermatology at the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Buethe holds a PhD in Pediatric Vascular Anomalies and has conducted pioneering research on infantile hemangiomas and vascular malformations at prestigious institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College of London, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University and Columbia University.

She is a recognized leader in the field and currently co-chairs the Society for Pediatric Dermatology’s Vascular Birthmarks section. In addition to vascular anomalies, Dr. Buethe has been actively involved in research in the field of genodermatoses and complex pediatric skin disorders.

Dr. Buethe is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to her young patients, with a special focus on integrating the latest advancements in pediatric dermatologic treatments to improve patient outcomes.