Dermatology
April Armstrong, MD
Professor and Chief of Dermatology at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Dr. April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, serves as Professor and Chief of the Division of Dermatology at UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, specializing in inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). She treats adult patients, including those with severe or refractory cases, regularly receiving referrals for complex psoriasis management. Her clinical practice encompasses general dermatology, skin cancers, and pediatric der
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology), 2008
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 2004
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — M.P.H., 2010
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine, 2005
- Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program — Dermatology Residency, 2008
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica & Orthopaedic Hospital
- Keck Hospital of USC
Languages
English
Experience
22+ years in practice