Dermatology
Mary-Margaret Chren, MD
Professor of Dermatology; Former Chair, Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Dr. Mary-Margaret Chren, MD, is a distinguished dermatologist specializing in complex medical dermatology, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life assessment in skin diseases. She serves as Professor of Dermatology and was the inaugural Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) from 2018 until stepping down in 2024. Under her leadership, the department expanded by 60% to 31 faculty and clinicians, establishing specialized clinics in procedural d
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Residency, Dermatology, 1986 - 1989
- Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
Peer Recognition
- American Academy of Dermatology — Clarence S. Livingood, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship
2018
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Dermatologic Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
MelanomaSkin CancerSkin Cancer Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Languages
English