Dermatology
William Damsky, M.D., PHD
Associate Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology
William Damsky, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and dermatologist at Yale Medicine in New Haven, CT, specializing in medical dermatology and dermatopathology. His clinical focus includes cutaneous granulomatous disorders such as sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare, for which he has led clinical trials including an open-label trial of tofacitinib. He treats a broad spectrum of conditions affecting adult and pediatric patients, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), acne, hidradenitis s
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Dermatopathology (American Board of Dermatology)
Education & Training
- Yale School of Medicine — Fellow (2020)
- Yale New Haven Hospital / Yale School of Medicine — Resident, Dermatology (2017)
- Yale New Haven Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine (2014)
- University of Vermont College of Medicine — M.D. (2013)
- University of Vermont College of Medicine — Ph.D. (2011)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Young Investigator Award: American Society for Clinical Investigation (2022)
- 2022 Young Physician-Scientist Award: American Society for Clinical Investigation (2022)
- Young Investigator Award: American Academy of Dermatology (2020)
- Todd Nagel Memorial Award: Skin Cancer Foundation (2018)
- Career Development Award: Dermatology Foundation (2017)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- Yale Health Center
- Cornell Scott Hill Health Center
Languages
English
Experience
13+ years in practice