Sheetal Sethupathi, MD

Dr. Sheetal Sethupathi is a Board-Certified Dermatologist dedicated to providing thoughtful, evidence-based dermatologic care. She completed her undergraduate education at Saint Louis University through the Medical Scholar BS/MD Program, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated in the top ten percent of her class.

Dr. Sethupathi completed her preliminary year in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri, followed by her Dermatology Residency at Saint Louis University. She served as Chief Resident during her final year of residency and received multiple awards recognizing excellence in research and teaching throughout her training. Dr. Sethupathi is committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with her patients while delivering comprehensive dermatologic care grounded in the latest medical evidence.

Education/Training:

Dermatology Residency | July 2022 – June 2025
Chief Resident | June 2024 – May 2025
SSM Health / Saint Louis University – St. Louis, MO
Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine | July 2021 – June 2022
St. Luke’s Hospital – Chesterfield, MO
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | Class of 2021
Saint Louis University School of Medicine – St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (BS/MD Program) | Class of 2017
Summa Cum Laude
Saint Louis University – St. Louis, MO

Certifications & Licensures

Board Certified in Dermatology – American Board of Dermatology

Work Experience:

Dermatologist – Skin Care Specialty Physicians
2025 – Present

Publications

Sethupathi SK, et al. Cosmetic Dermatology Concerns in Older Adults. Clinical Geriatric Medicine. 2024.
Shaikh S, et al. Teledermatology outcomes during COVID-19. JAAD International. 2022.
Sethupathi SK, et al. Pedunculated tumor case. Cutis. 2021.
Robinson CL, et al. Oral mycosis fungoides case. JAAD Case Reports. 2021.
Sethupathi S, et al. Gastrostomy outcomes study. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN). 2021.
Sethupathi SK, et al. Calciphylaxis case. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. 2020.
Jin X, et al. Ras1 phosphorylation research. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2016.

Presentations

Dermatology Research Symposium. Award-Winning Research Presentation. 2023.
Multiple Grand Rounds and Institutional Presentations. 2020 – 2023.
Society of Interventional Radiology Conference. 2020.
Digestive Disease Interventions Conference. 2019.

Leadership Experience

Chief Resident
SSM Health / Saint Louis University Dermatology Residency Program
June 2024 – June 2025
Oversaw administrative responsibilities and resident scheduling, coordinated educational activities, and advocated for residents while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Wellness Champion
July 2023 – June 2024
Participated in departmental wellness initiatives and organized wellness programs and events for residents and faculty.

Research Experience

Dermatology Clinical Research
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
September 2019 – Present
Conducted clinical studies and case reports with extensive involvement in manuscript preparation and publication.
Interventional Radiology Clinical Research
May 2018 – May 2021
Studied the safety and outcomes of gastrostomy procedures through clinical outcomes research.
Internal Medicine Quality Improvement
May 2018 – April 2021
Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on optimizing opioid prescribing practices.
Molecular Biology Research
January 2015 – May 2017
Conducted laboratory research investigating Ras1 phosphorylation and autophagy pathways in yeast.

Honors & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Graduated in the Top Ten Percent of Medical School Class
Multiple Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching During Residency
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Saint Louis University

Professional Groups

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience: 1
Years with SCS Physicians: 1