Dr. Diana Sun, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Metro Dermatology of NY, PC/Metro Dermatology of NJ, PA
40-12 80th Street
Elmhurst, New York 11373
For an appointment, call (718) 886-9000
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About Dr. Diana Sun, MD

Diana K Sun, M.D. was born in Ashland, Wisconsin and grew up in Queens, New York. She attended the Bronx High School of Science. She earned her undergraduate degree from the City University of New York at Queens College where she was awarded the Queens College Merit Scholarship (now known as the Macaulay Honors College) and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Sun went on to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University to attain her medical degree.

Passionate about having a comprehensive understanding of all medical aspects of the human body, she stayed on at Albert Einstein College to complete her residency in Internal Medicine. Immediately following, she went on to her dermatology training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook where she graduated as Chief Resident of Dermatology. Dr. Sun is a Diplomate of American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In addition to her passion for medical, holistic, and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Sun is actively involved in the medical and surgical training of dermatology residents at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She was awarded Dermatology Professor of the Year at SUNY at Stony Brook in 2015. She continues to publish papers in the dermatology literature and annually presents clinical cases at the American Academy of Dermatology Gross and Microscopic Symposium with her residents in training.

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Patient Education Resources

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Metro Dermatology of NY, PC/Metro Dermatology of NJ, PA

Our practice philosophy is to provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered care that is appropriate and convenient. Our priorities are ensuring patient safety and providing effective treatments.

We provide services in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cutaneous surgery, photo-medicine, dermatopathology, skin laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

Our physicians have been trained at the top dermatology residency programs in the country. All of our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Two of our physicians are also board certified in dermatopathology. Our Physician Assistants are top graduates of most competitive PA programs in the country and have completed rigorous dermatology specific training before treating patients under the strict guidance of our board certified dermatologists.

We strive to be easily accessible to our patients by accepting most insurances. Our providers and staff speak multiple languages and strive to be culturally sensitive. We open early and have evening and weekend hours in clean and modern facilities.