Clínica QARA · Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

English-speaking dermatologists in Copacabana.

Clinical and surgical dermatology, hair, nails and inflammatory skin diseases — with appointments, diagnosis and follow-up conducted in English.

Care is available in English; detailed service pages are in Portuguese.

Dermatologist examining a patient with a dermatoscope at Clínica QARA

Copacabana, near the metroRua Santa Clara, 50 — by Siqueira Campos station

Private care with invoiceItemized invoice (nota fiscal) for travel-insurance reimbursement claims

English · Español · Deutsch · FrançaisAccording to the attending physician

Meet our specialists.

Five physicians, each dedicated to a specific area of dermatologic care.

Dr. Miguel Ceccarelli

Dr. Miguel Ceccarelli

ENESPT

Nail diseases and aesthetic dermatology

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Dr. Fabrício de Andrade

Dr. Fabrício de Andrade

ENPT

Pediatric dermatology · Dermatologist and pediatrician

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How it works.

From your first message to follow-up, in your language.

  1. 1

    Message us on WhatsApp

    Write in English. Tell us briefly what you need and our team will suggest the right specialist and available times.

  2. 2

    Visit the clinic

    Appointments are always scheduled — no walk-in queues. Bring any previous exams or a list of medications if you have them.

  3. 3

    Diagnosis and follow-up

    You leave with a clear explanation and a plan. When clinically appropriate, follow-up can be done by telemedicine after you travel home.

Frequently asked questions.

Do the doctors speak English?

Yes. Dr. Diego Gálvez, Dr. Miguel Ceccarelli and Dr. Fabrício de Andrade provide care in English. Dr. Diego and Dr. Miguel also attend in Spanish, Dra. Diana Stohmann in French and Dra. Manuela Pedretti in German. Tell us your language when booking and we will match you with the right specialist.

Can I use my travel insurance?

The clinic provides private care and issues an itemized invoice (nota fiscal) and medical documentation you can submit to your travel-insurance provider for reimbursement, according to your policy's rules.

How do I book an appointment?

Send us a WhatsApp message in English — the button on this page opens a conversation. Our team confirms the specialist, date and time with you.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday from 8am to 9pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, always by appointment.

Is telemedicine available?

Some cases and follow-ups can be handled by telemedicine when clinically appropriate. Procedures and physical examinations require an in-person visit.

Visiting the clinic.

Rua Santa Clara, 50 · rooms 521/522
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Opening hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–9pm
Sat: 8am–1pm

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E-mail: contato@clinicaqara.com.br

Tell us what you need — in English.

Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 8am–1pm, always by appointment.