Rachel Sammis-Falk, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology
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UW Medical Center - Dermatology
University of Washington
Department of Dermatology
Seattle, Washington 98195-6524
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Department of Dermatology
Seattle, Washington 98195-6524
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206-543-5290
About Rachel Sammis-Falk, PA-C
Rachel Sammis-Falk, P.A.-C. is a board certified physician assistant at the Dermatology Clinic at UWMC-Roosevelt. Rachel considers it an honor to be part of her patient's medical care and strives to provide the highest quality of care while helping her patients navigate today's complex medical system.
Sammis-Falk received her medical education a the University of South Carolina. From there, she joined the US Army and served three years on active duty caring for soldiers and their families at Joint Base Lewis McChord Sammis-Falk’s clinical interests include preventative medicine, skin cancer screening, and acne.
Sammis-Falk received her medical education a the University of South Carolina. From there, she joined the US Army and served three years on active duty caring for soldiers and their families at Joint Base Lewis McChord Sammis-Falk’s clinical interests include preventative medicine, skin cancer screening, and acne.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
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...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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...
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 best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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...
Professional Affiliations
UW Medical Center - Dermatology
UW Division of Dermatology
We are proud to be one of the top teaching programs in the United States, offering training to
Residents, Fellows, Medical Students, and other medical trainees both within dermatology and from other specialities such as internal medicine, family medicine, oral biology and more.
UW Dermatology provides direct training in dermatology through our Residency Program, our Procedural Dermatology Fellowship, and through our Medical Student Clerkships.