Meet Dr Gabriel Serrano

Dr. Gabriel Serrano is one of the most prestigious dermatologists in the world. He has over 45 years of experience and has treated nearly 50,000 patients, being a pioneer in solutions for vitiligo and skin cancer. In fact, Dr. Serrano has been appointed president of the upcoming World Vitiligo Day 2024. He currently has medical clinics and skin centers in Madrid, Barcelona, Dubai, Bayahibe, and Bogotá, in addition to the first one he opened in Valencia in the late 1970s.

In 1989, he founded the Sesderma and Mediderma laboratories due to the lack of dermatological products available at the time, becoming one of the founders of modern dermocosmetics. He is also a pioneer in the use of nanotechnology in the development and manufacture of dermatological products and dietary supplements, making Sesderma one of the most innovative laboratories with a presence in over 85 countries worldwide. Today, the group includes the brands Sesderma, Mediderma, Sophieskin, and Dr. Serrano, as well as the third-party manufacturing division Dermopartners. Sesderma represents dermatological innovation dedicated to skin well-being.

His vocation emerged early in his native Colombia, where at the age of eleven he enjoyed sneaking into the family library and spending hours exploring the medical books of both his father and grandfather, who were both trained in medicine. Years later, the future doctor moved to the USA and then to Valencia, where he studied Medicine at the University of Valencia, specializing in Dermatology and Venereology, and earned his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery cum laude. He then completed his residency at the Valencia General University Hospital, where he later served as Head of the Dermatology and Emergency Department for more than 25 years. Dr. Serrano furthered his education with postgraduate studies in Philadelphia, Charleston, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Innsbruck.

Currently, Dr. Gabriel Serrano is dedicated to research and medicine, actively participating in international congresses and forums by giving symposiums, masterclasses, and medical training. He is the author of over 400 publications in national and international scientific journals. Moreover, whenever he is in Valencia, he continues to see patients at his clinic, demonstrating his genuine passion for his work and patient care.

Key milestones in his career

• Bachelor of Medicine. Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, 1970–1976.
• Founder of Clínica Dr. Gabriel Serrano. Valencia, 1976.
• Intern in the Dermatology Department. Valencia General University Hospital, 1976–1978.
• Resident Physician and Dermatologist. Valencia University General Hospital, 1978-1982.
• Doctor of Medicine cum laude. Doctoral thesis. Drug-induced photosensitivity: Clinical-pathological, photobiological and photobiochemical studies over 10 years (1980-1989).
• Deputy Clinical Head of the Dermatology Department. Valencia University General Hospital, for more than 25 years.
• Founder and President of Sesderma Laboratories. Rafaelbuñol, Valencia, 1989 – present.

Awards

• “Illustrious Colombian Award”. Colombian Embassy. Spain, 2018.
• “Lifetime Achievement Award”. Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). Spain, 2018.
• Full member of the Ramón y Cajal Academy of Health Sciences. Spain, 2018.
• “Man of the Year”. Les Nouvelles Estetiques Magazine. Russia, 2019.
• “A Tu Salud Award for Sesderma’s Career”. La Razón newspaper. Spain, 2019.
• “A Tu Salud Award for Research against Covid-19”. La Razón newspaper. Spain, 2021.
• “Community Service Award”. Rotary Club Valencia. Spain, 2023.

Medical societies of which he is a member:

• Spanish Association of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV)
• Healthy Skin Foundation (AEDV)
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
• Dominican Society of Dermatology
• Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology (CILAD)
• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• American Society for Photobiology
• Society for Paediatric Dermatology (SPD)
• International Society of Paediatric Dermatology
• The Skin Cancer Foundation
• International Society of Tropical Dermatology
• European Society for Paediatric Dermatology (ESPD)
• Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
• Member of the Editorial Board of Clinical Dermocosmetics.

International conferences

DERMATOLOGY

• AAD Annual Meeting – American Academy of Dermatology. USA
• IMCAS World Congress – International Master Course on Aging Science. Paris
• DUBAI DERMA – Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition
• RADLA – Annual Meeting of Latin American Dermatologists
• EADV Annual European Congress of Dermatology and Venereology
• AEDV Annual Congress of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology. Spain
• DERMUS Annual Congress of the Association of Private Dermatology Clinics. Spain
• GEDET Annual Meeting of the Spanish Group of Aesthetic and Therapeutic Dermatology. Spain

AESTHETIC MEDICINE

• AMWC – Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine World Congress. Monaco
• CCR EXPO – Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive Expo. London
• SEME National Congress of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine. Spain
• Mediterranean Conference on Therapeutic Confrontations. Spain

PHARMACY

• APTEKA International Medical and Pharmaceutical Business Forum. Moscow
• INFARMA – European Pharmacy Congress. Spain

OTHERS

• COSMOPROF ASIA – Leading Beauty Trade Fair In Asia
• INTERCHARM – International Perfumery and Cosmetics Exhibition. Moscow
• SIME – Congress of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
• FACE – Facial Aesthetic Conference and Exhibition. London
• AMEC – Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine European Congress. Paris
• Annual World Dermatology Congress
• ESAG – European Society of Aesthetic Gynaecology World Congress.

Other awards and recognitions

• “10 Colombians” Award. March 2018. The Colombian Embassy in Spain honoured Dr Serrano with this award, which recognises the achievements of Colombians living in Spain who contribute to promoting the image of their country through their work.
• AEDV Award. May 2018. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) recognised Dr Gabriel Serrano's work for his contribution to the Academy for more than 10 years and his more than 25 years of service to dermatology.
• Appointment as a full member of the Ramón y Cajal Academy of Health Sciences, Madrid. June 2018.
• Man of the Year by the specialist publication LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES, Russia. April 2019.
• A Tu Salud Award for Innovation for the career of Dr Gabriel Serrano. La Razón newspaper. Madrid, June 2019.