Sara Hogan, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Sara Hogan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist and the founder of Cosmedica Dermatology. She currently holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and oversees the Advanced Laser Clinic at the Washington, D.C. Veterans Administration Hospital. With extensive experience in cosmetic and medical dermatology, Dr. Hogan is recognized for her expertise in cosmetic procedures and her dedication to patient-centered care.
Education and Training
Dr. Hogan earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, one of the nation's top hospitals. Further advancing her skills, she completed a fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA, the longest-established program of its kind, featuring faculty from Harvard, Yale, and Brown. Dr. Hogan has held notable positions in academia, including serving as Director of Aesthetic Surgery for UCLA Dermatology Santa Monica and Assistant Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Specialties and Expertise
Dr. Hogan's skills encompass a broad spectrum of dermatologic and cosmetic procedures, underpinned by her contributions to academic and clinical practice. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and has served on national committees in all these organizations.
Dr. Hogan is a regularly invited speaker at national conferences and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and cosmetic surgery textbook chapters. She serves as a Contributing Editor to Dermatologic Surgery, a reviewer for several medical journals, and is on the editorial board for Modern Aesthetics. She is an expert consultant to skincare and medical device companies, and a regular contributor to national beauty media, including ELLE, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Byrdie.
Interests and Personal Life
Dr. Hogan is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Clinical Medicine at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro, Rwanda. She co-founded the dermatology clinic at Butaro District Hospital and developed the dermatology clerkship for UGHE medical students.
Dr. Hogan also holds a Master of Health Science in Health Policy from the The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She previously worked a health services researcher and health policy analyst in both the public and private sectors. She has and currently serves on policy workgroups for multiple national dermatology associations.
Dr. Hogan was born and raised in the Washington, DC area, the daughter of a commissioned foreign service officer and an international development consultant who first met at the US State Department. She lives in the District with her family, and is an active member of local civic organizations.
