Dr. Thomas Yu, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Mohs Surgery


Dermatology and Clinical Skin Care Center
6500 Rock Spring Dr.
Suite 105
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
For an appointment, call (301) 530-8300
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Thomas Yu, MD

Dr. Yu specializes in medical dermatology and the treatment of skin cancer with Mohs surgery.

About Dr. Thomas Yu, MD

Thomas Yu, M.D. is a board-certified Bethesda dermatologist.

He is the author of multiple articles and book chapters regarding cutaneous oncology, reconstructive surgery and dermatologic surgery.

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Procedures & Services

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Education & Training

Dr. Yu received his medical degree (MD) with honors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his internship in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He then completed his dermatology residency training  at Columbia University’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. 

Dr. Yu then additional specialized training by completing a Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery at Columbia University’s Center for Laser and Dermatologic Surgery.