Helyn Alvarez, MD

Helyn Alvarez, MD

Helyn Alvarez, MD, FAAD is a board-certified Dermatologist. Dr. Alvarez completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree and internship training from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to complete her dermatology residency at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

During her residency, Dr. Alvarez was awarded the Medallion Award for ranking in the top 2% of providers at UAB, the highest award for exceptional patient care and patient satisfaction. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and completed a fellowship in dermatology clinical research, participating in clinical trials that supported bringing new, cutting-edge medical and aesthetics treatments to the market.

Prior to joining Westlake Dermatology in Austin, Dr. Alvarez practiced as a cosmetic dermatologist in Houston. Passionate about delivering natural-looking results, she is highly trained and experienced in aesthetic dermatology, specializing in advanced cosmetic procedures. Dr. Alvarez excels in injectables, fillers, neuromodulators like Botox, state-of-the-art laser treatments, skin tightening procedures, and non-invasive facial rejuvenation.

With a personalized approach, Dr. Alvarez combines her expertise with the latest advancements in cosmetic dermatology to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results, helping patients in the Austin area look and feel their best through customized treatment plans.

Dr. Alvarez in the Media

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT DR. Alvarez:

  • “I had a fantastic experience at Westlake Dermatology! The building is lovely and easy to access, making the visit stress-free from the start. The entire staff was incredibly courteous, friendly, and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The check-in and check-out process was impressively efficient, no unnecessary wait times. Dr. Alvarez was excellent, thorough, professional, and personable. I felt well taken care of and confident in my treatment plan. I was so pleased with my visit that I recommended the office to a friend immediately afterward. Highly recommend!” — Heather S. (February 20, 2025)
  • “Dr. Alvarez and her staff were excellent in their work.” — Theresa W. (February 19, 2025)
  • “Dr. Alvarez was very knowledgeable and friendly! I enjoyed meeting her and entrusting her with my care.” — Amy E. (February 7, 2025)
  • “Dr. Alvarez was very informative, helpful & kind 10/10” — Samantha L. (January 30, 2025)
  • “Clean and beautiful offices, efficient staff, convenient location with validated parking, great doctor.” — Michele L. (January 20, 2025)
  • “Dr Alvarez is awesome l. The staff at Westlake Dermatology on Caesar Chavez are polite and helpful. I really liked my nurse Mercedes. I would recommend this organization to anyone.” — Shahen B. (January 3, 2025)
  • “Easy to schedule, friendly staff. It was my first time seeing Dr. Alvarez and it was a great first impression.” — Susana C. (December 18, 2024)
  • “The whole experience at Westlake Dermatology is always a great one. Every person I interacted with was kind and patient, and the doctor explained everything thoroughly.” — Sarah O. (December 12, 2024)
  • “The doctor was great, made me feel very comfortable. I appreciated her bedside manner.” — Lindsey S. (November 20, 2024)
  • “Dr. Alvarez and my medical assistant were amazing! They were so personable and explained everything thoroughly! Looking forward to coming back!” — Emma W. (November 12, 2024)
  • “You were very quick yet thorough. Everyone was extremely polite and Lydia and Dr. Alvarez made me feel at ease and confident in their care. Great visit!” — Laura M. (October 29, 2024)