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.
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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 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...
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.