Dr. Sam Hwang, MD
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Dermatology
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Sam Hwang, MD
Dr. Hwang has strong clinical and basic science interest in immunological diseases of the skin, including psoriasis, and in the biology of skin cancers, including melanoma and cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
About Dr. Sam Hwang, MD
Dr. Samuel Hwang, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Davis, CA area at the UC Davis School Of Medicine.
Dr. Hwang also serves as Professor and Chair of Dermatology.
In 2008 he was appointed the Thomas J. Russell Family and Community Dermatologists Chair and Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
He has published more than 65 original and review articles in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, Cancer Research, Journal of Immunology, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (USA).
In 2016, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Society for investigative Dermatology and serves as section editor for the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and the Journal of Dermatological Sciences.
He was elected by his peers to the American Society for Clinical Investigation in 2007 and has lectured internationally and nationally.
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
What is the best brand of botulinum toxin to improve my appearance?
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Undergraduate Degree: Harvard University
Graduate Education: University of Basel, PhD
Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
Medical Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Fellowship: Howard Hughes Physician Fellow, Department of Anatomy/Program in Immunology, UCSF School of Medicine
Dermatology Residency: UCSF School of Medicine