About Sara Pickett, PA-C
Sara is a licensed and board-certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
She specializes in general dermatology and enjoys diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions as well as surgical procedures. She believes it is important to educate her patients about the risks associated with chronic, unprotected sun exposure. By educating patients about prevention, she has a chance to impact the future health of their skin.
Patient Education Resources
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
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...
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 ...
Education & Training
She graduated from Midwestern University in 2004 with her master’s degree with an emphasis in dermatology. After working in the field of dermatology for 9 years in Denver, Colorado, she moved back to her native home state of Arizona in 2012 to join East Valley Dermatology Center. Sara is also an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Professional Affiliations
East Valley Dermatology Center
East Valley Dermatology Center provides cost effective and efficient care for disorders and conditions of the skin, as well as cosmetic procedures. We are committed to implementing leading edge technology, medications, and surgical techniques. Our use of Dermoscopy and electronic medical records enable us to provide state of the art skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.