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Kimberly Shao, MD

Dr. Kimberly Shao is a general dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgery fellow. She went to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her dermatology resident at the University of Connecticut. She has published research in top dermatology journals and given lectures to her peers internationally. Dr. Shao has a special interest in educating those interested in the field of dermatology. She has an Instagram account @dr.skinshao with which she dispels skincare myths, posts about skin science, and mentors students applying to medical school/derm residency. Dr. Shao is currently practicing at Dayton Skin Care and Cancer Center.
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