About Dr. Mary Sheu, MD
Dr. Mary Sheu is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Sheu specializes medical and aesthetic dermatology to improve the health and appearance of skin, She enjoys helping patients of all ages. Dr. Sheu is deeply committed to helping her patients take proactive steps to improve skin health, including the early detection, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer.
A native Californian, Dr. Sheu completed her undergraduate and medical education at Brown University, internal medicine internship at Stanford University and dermatology residency at the Oregon Health Science University. After her training, she practiced at the Menlo Medical Clinic and was on the adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford.
In 2007 Dr. Sheu joined the dermatology faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where practiced medical and aesthetic dermatology. She served as the Medical Director of the Dermatology Center at Green Spring Station, and Director of the Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Program. Dr. Sheu has helped to develop innovative treatments in dermatology, conducted research, authored peer-reviewed publications in the dermatology literature, and lectured at national and international conferences. Dr. Sheu was voted one of Baltimore’s Best Dermatologists for 6 years.
Patient Education Resources
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