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.

Conditions Treated

Procedures & Services

Patient Education Resources

Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...

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.