Clinical excellence
/Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD
Hims & Hers Medical Advisor, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine
MD, FAAD
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Economics, and Chemistry - University of Pennsylvania | College of Arts and Sciences, 2009
Doctor of Medicine - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2014
Internship, Internal Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital, 2015
Residency, Dermatology | Yale New Haven Hospital, 2018
Connecticut, 2015
Acne, hair loss, telemedicine, medical dermatology
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Instructor - Department of Dermatology | Yale School of Medicine, 2018
Physician - VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 2018–
Assistant Professor - Department of Dermatology | Yale School of Medicine, 2019–
Title: Characterization of electronic medical record patient portal messaging and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: A single institution experience.
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Date: 2025
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962224030500
Title: Enduring gaps in representation: A comprehensive reanalysis of skin of color in popular medical education materials
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Date: 2025
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962224030317
Title: Variation in state Medicaid coverage for asynchronous e-visits and e-consults
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Date: 2025
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962224028718
Title: The impact of COVID-19 on the dermatologic care of nonmelanoma skin cancers among solid organ transplant recipients
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology International
Date: 2023
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666328723001293
Title: Delays in melanoma presentation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide multi-institutional cohort study
Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Date: 2022
“Applying sunscreen every day is the most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and prevent skin cancer” | Time Magazine
Do Eye Creams Actually Work for Wrinkles? | Ask Well | The New York Times
I love practicing medicine because it allows me to blend science, empathy, and problem-solving to improve my patients’ lives in tangible, visible ways. It’s so rewarding when patients feel seen, understood, and confident in their skin.
Spending time with my children, DIY projects, running
Published: November 30, 2023
Updated: May 27, 2025
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