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Sara Perkins, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Assistant Residency Director for the Dermatology program. She is a board-certified dermatologist practicing general medical dermatology at Yale Medicine's Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Perkins earned her undergraduate degree in Economics and Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by her MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2014. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, with additional research fellowship training at Tisch Cancer Center.
Her clinical expertise focuses on skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, with special emphasis on melanoma management. She also addresses sun-related skin conditions including pigmented lesions and photoaging. Dr. Perkins is particularly passionate about helping patients achieve optimal skin health, stating: 'I love helping patients with skin disease achieve their healthiest and best-looking skin.'
Her sole listed publication (2024) demonstrates her commitment to medical education, specifically developing dermatology curricula based on student preferences and identifying learning gaps. This work appears in Medical Science Educator and represents her scholarly contribution to medical education methodology.
- Board Certified in Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology, 2018)
- Featured in 2024 'Top Doctors' List
As Assistant Residency Director, Dr. Perkins plays a key role in training the next generation of dermatologists. She is also involved in clinical research as a Sub Investigator for the 'Molecular Markers of UV Exposure and Cancer Risk in Skin' study (HIC ID 2000024848), which completed primary data collection in March 2024.
Dr. Perkins contributes to specialized clinical programs including the Dermatology Psoriasis Treatment Program and the Skin & Kidney Cancer Program at Yale, demonstrating her integration into multidisciplinary care teams focused on complex dermatological conditions.
