
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- Spanish
- German
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Clara Curiel and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I focus on providing comprehensive and compassionate care to my patients. My practice functions under the premise that multidisciplinary care in a patient centered environment can maximize medical outcome. I give my full attention to each patient and strive to bring cutting-edge care for to address their individual needs.
I give my full attention to each patient and strive to bring them the expert care for their individual needs.
Specializing In
Skin Cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma)
Interests & Activities
My research interests have focused on photobiology, early skin cancer detection, and primary skin cancer prevention.
Research and Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Boston Medical Center, 2001
- Residency: Boston Medical Center, 2000
- Internship: Boston Medical Center, 1997
- Medical School: Central University Of Venezuela, 1992
Board Certifications
- Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2000
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Locations
- Banner- University Medicine Multi Specialty Clinic
- 7165 North Pima Canyon Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
- phone: 520-694-2873
- fax: 520-874-7102
Testimonials
5 out of 5.0
392 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
She and all her staff are welcoming, kind, and mostly, well knowledgeable in their field, to finding issues and dealing with them! Thanks, guys
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Besides being the most competent dermatologist I have seen, she is also the most compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Her and her team are extremely thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
As I said, I have complete confidence in Dr. Curiel -- that confidence is reinforced by close family and friends who have been blessed with her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Excellent physician, who obviously cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I have seen her for years. She is really an advocate for partnering with you and shared decision making. She makes sure your concerns are addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Brilliant doctor! She is committed to my wellbeing and I like that she is also a researcher.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Curiel
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Curial has been my Dermatogist for over 15 years. Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Curiel listens, is through and explains things well. Also very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr Curiel is incredible. She is never in a hurry. She takes the time to address issues of concern, including treatment options. I love Dr. Curiel usually has others with her during the exam. Those learning from her are learning from the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
She was gracious and understandable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Clear and Personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Clara Curiel, MD and her health care team provided me with exceptional care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
She is the absolute best dermatologist I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
She was kind thorough and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
She is so patient and caring and feel that I am getting the best care with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
She was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Excellent medical provider. Can trust her evaluation. Personable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I have absolute confidence in Dr Curiel
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
She's so kind, proficient, communicative and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
I've been a patient for a long time. Dr. Curiel is very caring and Professional. An expert in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
She is very kind, and when you are struggling with a cancer diagnosis it helps to have someone who cares. She is also very clear, highly competent and extraordinarily thoughtful in her approach to my care. Although I do not have insurance that covers Banner, she treated me with tremendous respect. In fact, she is working with my in network dermatologist to get to the bottom of my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Love her! She's a wonderful doctor and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
She was friendly, caring, attentive and very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
She is the most knowledgeable person in her field and more! She has always been very helpful and willing to explain any issues that arise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Curiel is the most professional, committed physicians I have ever had the great fortune to have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
She is very thorough and cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I am very comfortable with Dr Curiel and respect her skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
I have been with Dr. Curiel for over 20 years, and I would recommend her over any doctors in Tucson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Remembers me. Is professional yet personable. A well-organized team she demonstrates with her residents, fellows, and medical students
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Curiel was very attentive and detailed with her dermatology examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I have had Dr. Curiel as my doctor for 15 years and she and her staff are professional, informative and an enjoyment for my treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr Curiel is thorough and caring. She makes a patient and family feel secure in her expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Curiel for nearly 20 years. With 3 melanomas and a serious family gene at risk for cancer, she has seen me twice a year while keeping my focus on living, not cancer. She is brilliant and compassionate. I believe she is the best doctor I have ever encountered. I tell her residents to learn not just Dermatology and cancer but learn from her how to be a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Curiel is the queen of Dermatology. I am grateful to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr Curiel listens to her patients, explains the plan of care and resolves your issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Brilliant doctor. I feel extremely fortunate to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
She is thorough, listens carefully, explains everything and truly cares about her patients. She is absolutely wonderful, I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
She is outstanding and provides personal care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Curiel is kind, explains things in easy to understand terms, is thorough and she does a recap of the visit. I feel very comfortable with Dr Curiel and have full confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Curiel is kind, explains things in easy to understand terms, is thorough and she does a recap of the visit. I feel very comfortable with Dr Curiel and have full confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
She is a confident and responsible professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
The best of the best. Clear expertise and tremendous bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Dr. Curiel is knowledgeable, attentive, and gave me good advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
I met her for the first time and I thought that she was Super.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
She is the very best for patients with skin problems such as melanoma!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2025
She was through, a good listener and she made every effort to accommodate my hearing loss. In addition she explained every procedure, and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Dr. Curiel is thorough, easy to communicate with, and completely answers any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Quality of care is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2025
She is very knowledgeable, caring and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Dermatological care doesn't get any better than this. Thorough, knowledgeable, kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Competency, caring, demeanor, all rated at 10+.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
She did a great job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
I trust Dr Curiel and her resident physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
I have seen several different dermatologists over the years but since seeing Dr Curiel, I've stayed with her even through location changes. She makes me feel valued and important. She genuinely cares about my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Competent and though.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
She was thorough, thoughtful, and I understood what she is trying to achieve with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Very knowledgeable dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Highly professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Curiel was extremely thorough and answered my multiple questions throughout the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Professional, great personality, helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Dr Curiel is the best she has taken care of me for 20 years and she has always been up front and explained what I need to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
I love Dr. Curiel, she is very thoughtful, clear in communication as to what they were looking for and very nice as well as professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
She is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I am very confident in her. As a result, I travel 4 hours one way to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
She is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I am very confident in her. As a result, I travel 4 hours one way to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Outstanding M.D.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Outstanding M.D.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2024
She listens and understands my affliction like no one else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Professional and attentive with excellent care to my health problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
She's awesome and very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Doctor Curiel is through and always explains things clearly. Her manner with patient and family is friendly and professional. She makes sometimes difficult situations easier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
Clara Curiel was able to mix her professionalism along with friendly personal interaction with me. She's very thorough and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
She is brilliant, innovative and kind. I feel so fortunate to have found her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Her exam is thorough, explanations are clear and concise. She cares!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
She is a superior doctor, very detailed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2024
Complete understanding of what was happening and expected from participants involved with treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2024
Kind and smart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
I love dr. Curiel, she is so very knowledgeable and also very nice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
She is very detailed, describes the issues, and keeps me informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr. Curiel is: Professional, caring, kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and an all-around great human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Great Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
An expert in dermatology, up to date in latest scientific advances, actively training new doctors and easy to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She is highly knowledgeable and people around her respect her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
She is the consummate professional. Knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Highly competent, professional, caring, good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
I have been seeing Dr Curiel for over 20 years, she has been outstanding with everything she has done for my care. She is a great teacher for I have been with a number of her students throughout the years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Excellent Care for well over a decade
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
She and her team are the best in the business. I travel from Phoenix to see her. A wonderful medical dermatologist who gives me outstanding care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. Curiel is par excellence, in other words: preeminent in her field. Kind, sensitive, thorough. There is no one else I would see.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Doctor Curiel is top draw when it comes to skin. She is pleasant and talks to you in plan understandable terms. The Doctor really cares about you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Knowledgeable and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
She is one of the finest Doctors I have ever met. Her knowledge and empathetic manner are extraordinary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
Outstanding physician!