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
For an appointment, call 206-543-5290
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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.

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...

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.