UNM Dermatology

UNM Dermatology Delivering expert care to the diverse people of NM& leading inclusive education, research & training.

UNM Dermatology is committed to the highest quality care for patients with skin disease and to excellence in education of our community and trainees.

Residents and Faculty Drs. Aimee Smidt & Darren Kempton had a very "special" session with Lauren Thompson, PharmD, a P...
12/12/2025

Residents and Faculty Drs. Aimee Smidt & Darren Kempton had a very "special" session with Lauren Thompson, PharmD, a PGY2 pediatric pharmacy resident at UNM, conducting liquid medication taste testing - with common formulations we prescribe like cephalexin, prednisolone, hydroxyzine etc. The range from yum to yuck was real! This learning session was so informative for us to consider when prescribing for our peds derm patients, or others who cannot tolerate pills. Thank you for the experience!

's Drs. Sheshanna Phan & Surya Veerabagu (PGY3s) attended the recent Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Academy in Charlot...
12/11/2025

's Drs. Sheshanna Phan & Surya Veerabagu (PGY3s) attended the recent Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Academy in Charlotte, NC. This fully funded educational conference allows accepted residents to attend and learn about all things HS from leading experts in the field. So glad that they also connected with Dr. Sabah Osmani alumna, current senior UNC resident, while there!

Join at our Derm Echo this Friday 12/12 with PGY-4 Resident Dr Luis Sardina! This week she will be covering Alopecia!
12/11/2025

Join at our Derm Echo this Friday 12/12 with PGY-4 Resident Dr Luis Sardina! This week she will be covering Alopecia!

congratulates our former resident and current junior faculty Dr. Darren Kempton on his MATCH for Mohs Fellowship at UT...
12/10/2025

congratulates our former resident and current junior faculty Dr. Darren Kempton on his MATCH for Mohs Fellowship at UT Southwestern- a top notch program where we know he will absolutely excel.

We are so proud of you, Dr. Kempton! 👏🏼

’s Dr. Avalon Yi (PGY-2) recently spoke at Rio Grande High School with Mr. Chavez’s junior AVID (Advancement Via Indivi...
12/04/2025

’s Dr. Avalon Yi (PGY-2) recently spoke at Rio Grande High School with Mr. Chavez’s junior AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college readiness class about early exposure to the medical field. She discussed pathways to medical school, the admissions process, internships, and an introduction to dermatology—including the importance of healthy skin for teens!

student and Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) member, Melanie Jun, worked with students at the Native American Communi...
12/03/2025

student and Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) member, Melanie Jun, worked with students at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) teaching them the importance of sun safety and skin cancer awareness. Thank you for representing!!!!

continues to grow, thrive and excel thanks to YOUR support. For we ask you to consider donating - especially to our ...
12/02/2025

continues to grow, thrive and excel thanks to YOUR support. For we ask you to consider donating - especially to our Ben Smith Resident Fund. As costs broadly continue to increase, we appreciate your ongoing partnership now more than ever. Together we continue to Transform Dermatology in New Mexico. If you're able to give, visit the link below or through the QR code.

https://www.unmfund.org/s/1959/lg22/form.aspx?sid=1959&gid=2&pgid=725&cid=2200.&_ga=2.20948408.1444107327.1695745518-1148553563.1686754896

Charles M. (Chuck) Phillips, MD is officially the Acting Chief, Section of Dermatology at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Hospi...
12/01/2025

Charles M. (Chuck) Phillips, MD is officially the Acting Chief, Section of Dermatology at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Hospital. Dr. Phillips completed his MD at UT San Antonio followed by Residency in Internal Medicine at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and in Dermatology at the University of Alabama. He spent years on faculty at Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University in Greenville, NC and as Division Chief for Dermatology and Professor. was fortunate enough to recruit him to New Mexico in 2020 as a staff dermatologist and Professor of Dermatology with the VA. Here, in his new academic home, Dr. Phillips is recognized and appreciated for the breadth and depth of his knowledge of dermatology, his attentive care of his patients, learners, and colleagues alike, as well as his enthusiasm and effectiveness as a teacher. Congratulations, Dr Phillips! We are grateful for YOU.

is SO VERY THANKFUL for our faculty, residents, administrative staff, students, clinic teams, donors, and community pa...
11/26/2025

is SO VERY THANKFUL for our faculty, residents, administrative staff, students, clinic teams, donors, and community partners, as well as our wellbeing, families, friends, pets, chile, and the beautiful land we inhabit and so much more. We hope you are spending this season with those who matter most to you! 🍂

Thinking about joining as a faculty member, resident, or staff physician? Here are just a few reasons why we LOVE it h...
11/25/2025

Thinking about joining as a faculty member, resident, or staff physician? Here are just a few reasons why we LOVE it here. Check it out! 🌞⛰️❄️🌶️

Several of our residents attended the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual Meeting in Chicago last wee...
11/21/2025

Several of our residents attended the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual Meeting in Chicago last week, including Dr Surya Veerabagu (PGY3)! She worked on the Immunosuppression and Skin Cancer Panels as part of her position as Resident Leader of International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC) social media.

residents now have the ability to rotate for Mohs surgery and skin cancer reconstruction additional experience with Dr...
11/20/2025

residents now have the ability to rotate for Mohs surgery and skin cancer reconstruction additional experience with Dr. Ethan Levin, one of our affiliated faculty / Letter of Academic Title (LAT) holders, at Epiphany Dermatology’s surgical site in ABQ. Dr. Surya Veerabagu (PGY3) kicked this rotation off today! We are proud to offer these high-yield clinical experiences for our residents, and thank you Dr. Levin for your partnership!

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1021 Medical Arts Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM
87102

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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