Dr. Beatriz Tapia-Centola, M.D., Dermatopathologist
Dr. Tapia-Centola was born and raised in Mexico City, where she earned her medical degree from Universidad La Salle. After receiving a degree as an anatomic pathologist from Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City, Mexico, she traveled to New York, where she participated in a visiting fellowship in dermatopathology at New York University Medical Center.
From there, she was accepted into Yale New Haven Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine, where she completed an anatomic pathology residency, followed by a dermatopathology fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. She is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Tapia-Centola has made contributions to the dermatopathology field, sharing her work broadly through teaching, mentoring, publications, presentations, and lectures. She is an established and well-known dermatopathologist in our community. As a fellow and member of numerous local and national medical societies, she routinely participates in their educational meetings and fundraising events.
“It is a true privilege to work with and be part of this group of amazing, dedicated physicians with an academic mindset in a community setting. It’s the best of both worlds!”
Dr. Tapia-Centola enjoys traveling with her family and trying new cuisines from around the world. You can find her beloved Lakeland terrier, Dante, on his Instagram page!
Medical Education: MD, Universidad La Salle; Anatomic Pathologist Degree, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
Residency: Anatomic Pathology, Yale New Haven Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine
Visiting Fellowship: Dermatopathology, New York University Medical Center
Fellowship: Dermatopathology, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Board Certifications: Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology
Memberships:
Fellow, College of American Pathologists, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, American Society of Dermatopathology, American Society of Clinical Pathology
Member, New England Dermatological Society, Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology, Massachusetts Medical Society, American Academy of Dermatology, Massachusetts Society of Pathology
