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
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
What are some basic acne skin care tips?
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is the treatment for nail fungus?
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
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