

Dermatology
Elma Baron, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University; Chief of Dermatology, VA Medical Center; Director of Photomedicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Dr. Elma Baron, MD, is a dermatologist specializing in photomedicine and photobiology, serving as Chief of Dermatology at the Northeast Ohio Veterans Affairs Health System and Director of Photomedicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She directs the Translational Research Core and Skin Study Center at University Hospitals, focusing on translational research in cutaneous oncology, lasers, and photomedicine. Dr. Baron treats conditions caused by light exposure, such as photosensi
Credentials
Education & Training
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine — M.D.
- Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Clinical Photomedicine
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/VA Medical Center — Fellowship, Dermatology, Photobiology, Translational and Cutaneous Oncology
- University of the Philippines — Residency, Dermatology (Chief Resident)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UH Cleveland Medical Center
Languages
English