Escandon Brehm, Julia

Julia Escandon Brehm, MD, PhD

Escandon Brehm, Julia

Dr. Escandon Brehm is a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group.

She specializes in medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer and is interested in dermatology research and teaching. Originally from Ecuador, she received her medical degree from the Universidad de Cuenca graduating amongst the best of her class. During medical school, she served as a teacher assistant in biology and anatomy.

About Julia Escandon Brehm, MD, PhD

Dr. Escandon Brehm is a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group.

She specializes in medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer and is interested in dermatology research and teaching. Originally from Ecuador, she received her medical degree from the Universidad de Cuenca graduating amongst the best of her class. During medical school, she served as a teacher assistant in biology and anatomy.

She then moved to the United States to pursue research and received her PhD in cancer biology from the University of Miami. She completed her internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and her dermatology residency at the Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami. During her residency, she served as cosmetic chief resident and started the “cosmetic Saturday clinics” for training her peers, once again demonstrating her passion for teaching.

Dr. Escandon Brehm speaks English, Spanish and French and loves traveling and international food, interests that she shares with her husband Michael. They are parents of two children and Mango, a playful Dalmatian.

Education & Training

  • MD, Universidad de Cuenca, Ecuador
  • PhD in cancer biology, University of Miami
  • Internship, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach
  • Dermatology residency, Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, cosmetic chief resident

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010, Schweiger Dermatology Group began as a single office in Midtown Manhattan with a mission to deliver high-quality dermatologic care without long waits. As demand grew, so did the practice. Today we have over 120 locations across 8 states with more than 400 of the nation's leading providers and were ranked as the number one practice nationally in cosmetic and reconstructive care by Castle Connolly. In 2023, we broadened our expertise by integrating allergy care into our services. We remain committed to offering exceptional medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as comprehensive allergy services, ensuring patients receive expert care in a modern, state-of-the art environment.

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