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Paul Nghiem

Dermatology

Paul Nghiem, MD

Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology; Director, Skin Oncology Clinical Program

Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD, is a dermatologist specializing in skin oncology, with a primary focus on Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), melanoma, graft-versus-host disease of the skin, and complex skin cancer management. He serves adult patients, including those with rare and aggressive skin cancers such as MCC, for whom he has provided care to over 800 individuals, often in multidisciplinary teams at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. As Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Was

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

  • Undergraduate: Harvard University (A.B., Biological Sciences, 1986)
  • Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1994)
  • Graduate: Stanford University (Ph.D., Cancer Biology, 1994)
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1994-1995)
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Dermatology, 1995-1998)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Castle Connolly — Top Doctor

    2026

  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dermatologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

EczemaAtopic DermatitisAcnePsoriasisSkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Division of Medical Genetics, University of Washington
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • University of Washington Medical Center

Languages

English, Japanese

Conditions Dr. Nghiem treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Nghiem accept Aetna insurance?
Paul Nghiem's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Nghiem practice?
Paul Nghiem practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including Division of Medical Genetics, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and University of Washington Medical Center.
What does Dr. Nghiem specialize in?
Paul Nghiem is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Dermatologic Oncology.
How long has Dr. Nghiem been practicing?
Paul Nghiem has 32+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.
What is Dr. Nghiem's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: Harvard University (A.B., Biological Sciences, 1986); Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1994); Graduate: Stanford University (Ph.D., Cancer Biology, 1994).

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