120 Simsbury Rd, Suite A, Avon, CT 06001 (860) 674-9900
Welcome!
Announcements (as of 2/27/2019)
We are always accepting new patients. We take most private insurances and Medicare.
Spring is almost here (Yay!). Check out our Facebook page for special cosmetic offers!
Did You Know?
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BILL PAYMENT: Pay your FVDS medical bill online by clicking on the "PAY BILL" icon at bottom of this page.
MEDICAL RECORD: Securely view your FVDS medical record, communicate with the office with the "PATIENT PORTAL" link at bottom of this page.
About Us
Farmington Valley Dermatology and Surgery, LLC was established in Avon, CT in August 2014 to serve the medical and cosmetic dermatology needs of Farmington Valley area. Our mission is to provide quality, effective, and compassionate care to children, adults, and seniors.
Our Services
Medical: We diagnose and treat all range of medical dermatological conditions
- skin screenings
- acne
- eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- rosacea
- psoriasis
- skin cancer
- precancerous moles
- hair loss
- skin allergies
- autoimmune skin diseases
- cutaneous lymphomas
Surgical: Our dermatologists perform
- excision of pre-cancerous moles
- excision of skin cancers, including melanoma
- excision of cysts
- repair of torn ear lobes
Cosmetic: We offer cosmetic services
- Botox
- Dysport
- Restylane
- Juvederm
- Sculptra
- microneedling
- intense-pulsed light (IPL)
- laser
- laser hair removal
- radio-frequency (RF) skin tightening
- scar revision
- hair loss treatments
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) addition to skin resurfacing procedures
Aesthetic: We offer medical spa treatments
- HydraFacial
- microdermabrasion
- chemical peels
- dermaplaning
- extractions
Skincare Products for sale over-the-counter
- EltaMD sunscreen
- GlowbioticsMD unique probiotic regimens
- Avene hydrating sprays
Our Office
Farmington Valley Dermatology is conveniently located on Route 202 (CT-10), near Route 44, in Avon, CT. Our building is at south edge of Riverdale Farms, at the same entrance as Avon Plumbing & Heating (Building 1). We are next door to the Hartford Hospital Avon Family Wellness Center (home to HealthTrax fitness, Quest Labs, Hartford Hospital primary care and rehabilitation, Starling Physicians, Jefferson Radiology, dentists, eye doctors).
We are close to the towns of Canton, Simsbury, Bloomfield, West Hartford, Hartford, Farmington, New Hartford, Torrington, Granby, Suffield, Windsor, South Windsor, East Hartford, Manchester, Glastonbury, Wethersfield, New Britain, Plainville, Bristol, Newington.
We have extended office hours to 7pm on many nights.
Our electronic medical systems enable you to receive appointment reminders, access your medical records, communicate with our staff, pay your bill online.
Our Approach
Farmington Valley Dermatology recognizes that patients want providers who are experienced, understanding and supportive. We promise a caring attitude from every team member.
Physicians and Providers
Dr. Sadaf "Sabrina" Waqar, DO, FAAD, FAOCD - Dermatologist
Dr. Waqar opened Farmington Valley Dermatology in 2014 to meet the demand for dermatology in the Farmington Valley - Greater Hartford area. She previously worked since late 2012 at the Massachusetts and Rhode Island offices of an independent dermatology practice. She started her dermatology career in 2011 at a large regional multi-specialty group in Worcester, MA. She relocated to Massachusetts after completing a six-year dual internal medicine/dermatology residency in south Florida in 2011.
Dr. Waqar has a special interest in dermatopathology; managing cutaneous lymphomas and autoimmune skin diseases; skin cancer surgery. During residency, she studied complex autoimmune connective tissue diseases and autoimmune blistering diseases under Dr. Francisco Kerdel, MD (University of Miami, FL); cutaneous T-cell lymphoma under the late Dr. Marie-France Demierre, MD (Boston University, MA); dermatopathology of melanoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NYC).
Dr. Waqar is Board Certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, the Women's Dermatologic Society, and the Connecticut Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Society.
Suzanne Naples, BSN, RN - Aesthetic Nurse
Suzanne Naples, BSN, is FVDS's aesthetic nurse specializing in the many non-surgical cosmetic procedures available at FVDS. She integrates injectables, laser, and medical-grade skin care to rejuvenate her patient's skin. Suzanne continually educates herself on the latest aesthetic techniques and regularly attends hands-on training seminars.
Before joining FVDS in June 2017, Suzanne worked as an aesthetic nurse for 5 years in plastic surgery practices and medical spas on the Connecticut shoreline and Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Connecticut and is currently matriculating in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Quinnipiac University. She is licensed in Connecticut and New York.
Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband and young infant son.
Carissa Andrews - Medical Aesthetician
Carissa Andrews is a Medical Aesthetician holding cosmetic licensures in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Since graduating in 2002 from Elizabeth Grady’s School of Esthetics in Medford Massachusetts, she has worked in day spas, five diamond resorts, medical spas, and surgical practices over the course of her career. She specializes in
HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermaplaning, extractions, and skin care knowledge.
Before joining FVDS, she expanded her skill set as a Laser Technician in Massachusetts. Carissa attends educational training and conferences annually to provide her patients with the most up to date information. She prides herself on taking the time to customize each treatment to fit the needs and concerns of every patient she treats.
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