Susan C. Taylor MD

Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, a Harvard, Columbia and University of Pennsylvania educated physician, is the Bernett L. Johnson Jr. Endowed Professor in Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Taylor has performed pioneering work establishing Skin of Color as a sub-specialty within Dermatology. Her work has focused on advancing clinical knowledge and addressing gaps in research and education regarding skin of color populations. She has led education, policy and research initiatives that have invigorated a national dialogue about diversity, health disparities, and skin of color related issues.

Dr. Taylor’s clinical focus encompasses disorders that uniquely or disproportionately affect patients of color including alopecia and pigmentary disorders, cosmetic and appearance enhancing devices, and cultural competency. She serves as Principal Investigator for Phase II through Phase IV clinical research trials. Dr. Taylor has over 75 original publications and has co-edited two major dermatology textbooks.

Dr. Taylor is the Past Vice President for the American Academy of Dermatology, founder of the Skin of Color Society and a board member of the Women’s Dermatology Society.