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
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 ...
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...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
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...
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.