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Sarah Hsu, MD

Sarah Hsu, MD

Dr. Sarah Hahn Hsu is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. A Baltimore native, Dr. Hsu earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from Johns Hopkins University before completing her Internal Medicine internship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Dermatology residency at Boston University/Boston Medical Center. She subsequently completed a prestigious Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship through the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, receiving advanced training in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, laser therapies, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.

Prior to joining Skin Care Specialty Physicians, Dr. Hsu served as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she was Director of the Cosmetic Dermatology Program. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, review articles, and textbook chapters and remains actively involved in advancing the fields of cosmetic and procedural dermatology.

Education/Training:

  • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship | 2016 – 2017
    Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin and Vein Institute – Hunt Valley, MD
  • Dermatology Residency | 2013 – 2016
    Boston University / Boston Medical Center – Boston, MA
  • Internal Medicine Internship | 2012 – 2013
    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center – Baltimore, MD
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 2013
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine – Baltimore, MD
  • Bachelor’s Degree
    Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

Certifications & Licensures:

  • Board Certified in Dermatology
  • Licensed Physician

Work Experience:

  • Board Certified Dermatologist
    Skin Care Specialty Physicians
    2024 – Present
    Provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. Special interests include facial rejuvenation, injectables, laser treatments, skin cancer detection, and management of complex dermatologic conditions.
  • Director, Cosmetic Dermatology Program
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Prior to 2024
    Led the Cosmetic Dermatology Program and provided advanced cosmetic and medical dermatologic care. Participated in resident education and clinical training while maintaining an active cosmetic dermatology practice.
  • Faculty Member
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Served as clinical faculty in dermatology, contributing to patient care, resident education, and academic initiatives.

Publications:

  • Rushing EC, Stine MJ, Hahn SJ, Shea SM, Eller MS, Naif A, Khanna S, Westra WH, Jungbluth AA, Busam KJ, Mahalingam M, Alani RM. Neuropilin-2: a novel biomarker for malignant melanoma? Human Pathology. 2012;43:381-389.
  • Akpek EK, Mathews P, Hahn S, Hessen M, Kim J, Grader-Beck T, Birnbaum J, Baer AN. Ocular and Systemic Morbidity in a Longitudinal Cohort of Sjögren’s Syndrome. Ophthalmology. 2015;122:56-61.
  • Mathews PM, Hahn S, Hessen M, Kim J, Grader-Beck T, Birnbaum J, Baer AN, Akpek EK. Ocular Complications of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome in Men. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
  • Akpek EK, Cassard SD, Dunlap K, Hahn S, Ramulu PY. Donor Corneal Transplantation vs Boston Type 1 Keratoprosthesis in Patients with Previous Graft Failures. Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society. 2015;113.
  • Gan SD, Hsu SH, Chuang G, Konnikov N, Liang CA. Ablative fractional laser therapy for the treatment of actinic keratosis: A split-face study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2016;74:387-389.
  • Hsu SH, Gan SD, Nguyen BT, Konnikov N, Liang CA. Ablative fractional laser-assisted topical fluorouracil for treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in situ. Dermatologic Surgery. 2016;42:1050-1053.
  • Maisel A, Waldman A, Furlan K, Weil A, Sacotte K, Lazaroff JM, Lin K, Aranzazu D, Avram MM, Bell A, Cartee TV, Cazzaniga A, Chapas A, Crispin MK, Croix JA, DiGiorgio CM, Dover JS, Goldberg DJ, Goldman MP, Green JB, Griffin CL, Haimovic AD, Hausauer AK, Hernandez SL, Hsu S, Ibrahim O, Jones DH, Kaufman J, Kilmer SL, Lee NY, McDaniel DH, Schlessinger J, Tanzi E, Weiss ET, Weiss RA, Wu D, Poon E, Alam M. Self-Reported Patient Motivations for Seeking Cosmetic Procedures. JAMA Dermatology. 2018;154:1167-1174.
  • Hsu SH, Chung HJ, Weiss RA. Histologic Effects of Fractional Laser and Radiofrequency Devices on Hyaluronic Acid Filler. Dermatologic Surgery. 2019;45:552-556.

Review Articles

  • Cheng J, Hsu SH, McGee JS. Botulinum Toxin Injections for Masseter Reduction in East Asians. Dermatologic Surgery. 2019;45:566-572.
  • Cheng J, Chung HJ, Friedland M, Hsu SH. Botulinum Toxin Injections for Leg Contouring in East Asians. Dermatologic Surgery. 2020;46(Suppl 1):S62-S70.

Book Chapters & Monographs

  • Hsu SH, Vashi NA. The Role of Stress in Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In: Skin Disorders and Stress: Basic and Clinical Aspects. Springer; 2017.
  • Hahn SJ, Vashi NA. Dysmorphia Historical Aspects. In: Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorders. 2015.
  • Hahn SJ, Lam C. Colchicine. In: Handbook of Dermatology Treatment. JP Medical Ltd.; 2015.
  • Hsu SH, Schilling LM, Weiss MA, Weiss RA. Leg Veins. In: Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology, 2nd Edition. Springer; 2019.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Medical Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Neuromodulators (Botox® and Dysport®)
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Laser Treatments
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention
  • Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures

Professional Interests:

  • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
  • Laser and Energy-Based Devices
  • Facial Aesthetics
  • Injectable Treatments
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Dermatologic Education
  • Years of Experience: 10
  • Years with SCS Physicians: 1