Dermatology

Telephone: 203-432-0092
Fax: 203-432-8785
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-12:00 pm, 1:30-5:00 pm.

Department Chief: Suguru Imaeda, MD
Clinical Manager: Karen Reynolds, RN

Our Services

The Dermatology Department provides a full range of skin care to our members throughout their life cycles. 

• Adult and pediatric dermatology
• treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair and nails
• dermatologic surgery
• phototherapy
• limited patch testing and skin cancer surveillance skin cancer and mole screening clinics are available.
• printed materials are also available

Appointments

A referral from your primary care clinician is required prior to scheduling a Dermatology appointment.

• Routine appointments are 15 minutes long;
• Procedure appointments are usually 45 minutes long;
• There are a limited number of short 5 minute “one problem” appointments available.
• Skin cancer screening appointments are available monthly (see schedule) and without a referral. They are 5 minute appointments where moles are assessed.

Lab test and lab results

YHP uses Quest Diagnostics for laboratory services. You may have your testing done at any of their locations in Connecticut or at YUHS’ on-site lab located within our 17 Hillhouse Avenue facility. Occasionally, a clinician may ask you to have lab work done prior to your appointment. Please allow approximately 30 minutes before your appointment for the lab work to be completed.

Availability of test results varies. Blood work is usually available within 1 to 3 working days. Results for skin biopsies usually take one week. Test results will be communicated to you via telephone, mailings, Yale Health Online and through our clinical staff.

In an emergency or urgent situation

In an emergency or urgent situation please contact your primary care clinician or Urgent Care at 432-0123.

Our Staff

The clinical staff includes physicians, physician's associate (PA) registered nurse (RN), and a licensed practicing nurse (LPN).