Rhonda Klein

Rhonda Klein is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Yale University and Chief of Dermatology at Bridgeport Hospital. She specializes in complex cutaneous diseases, autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis), and tropical dermatology from her work in Africa.

• Education: B.A.S. and M.D. from University of Pennsylvania, M.P.H. from Columbia University

Her research focuses on autoimmune skin diseases and skin cancer therapies, with publications spanning clinical trials, epidemiology, and novel treatments. Recent work includes studies on high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and certolizumab-induced psoriatic lesions.

Dr. Klein has received national accolades including the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Advanced Resident Training & Education Award. She also contributes to medical education as editor of the Dialogues in Dermatology broadcast.