Dr. Carlos A. Cerruto, MD, FCAP

Expert Publications

• Perianal melanoma disguised as hemorrhoids: case report and discussion.
• Littoral cell angioma: a case report and review.

Media Releases

Get to know Clinical Pathologist Dr. Carlos A. Cerruto, who serves patients in Florida.

A dual board-certified clinical pathologist, Dr. Cerruto joined Associates in Dermatology in 2014 after practicing dermatopathology exclusively in a busy commercial lab for seven years. He brings a solid foundation of experience and expertise in the diagnosis of cutaneous pathology.

Originally from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Dr. Cerruto completed his undergraduate and medical school training at the Universidad Mayor de San Andres (UMSA) with honors. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He also completed two fellowships in surgical oncology/pathology and dermatopathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, under the mentorship of Dr. Clay Cockerell.

With interests in melanoma and soft tissue neoplasms, the doctor is board-certified in anatomic & clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). The mission of the ABPath is to promote the health of the public and advance the practice and science of pathology by establishing voluntary certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to practice the specialty of pathology.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

A Fellow of the College of American Pathologists (FCAP), Dr. Cerruto is an active member of the International Society of Dermatopathology, the American Society of Dermatopathology, and the Lee County Medical Society. 

Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods. 

Throughout his line of work, Dr. Cerruto has published many peer-reviewed articles, and has co-authored several book chapters. He is an active speaker at both national and international dermatopathology meetings.

Outside of the office, he enjoys biking, basketball, reading, and spending time with his wife and two children.

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