Biographical summary
Stella Chen, M.D., is a dermatologist specializing in general and complex medical dermatology, including hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and autoimmune connective tissue disorders. She is also passionate about dermatologic manifestations in diverse skin types and enhancing dermatology accessibility.
Dr. Chen attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. During this time, she also conducted basic science research after being accepted as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute medical fellow. She subsequently completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix. She completed her dermatology residency at the Harvard Dermatology Residency Program, where she was appointed Chief Resident.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Acne
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Connective tissue disorders
- Dermatomyositis
- Lupus
- Morphea
- Psoriasis
- Skin of color
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Chief Resident - Dermatology
Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program
- 2020
Preliminary Medicine InternshipUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
- 2019
MDUniversity of California San Diego School of Medicine
- 2013
BS - Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Healthcare and Social Issues, Minor)University of California, San Diego
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2024
Robert A. Winn Grant Career Development AwardRobert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program
- 2023
Rising Derm StarWinter Clinical Dermatology Conference
- 2022
Book AwardNew England Dermatological Society
- 2022
Mentorship GrantHidradenitis Foundation
- 2019
Igor Grant MD Endowed Award for Academic Excellence and Biomedical Research
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
- 2019
American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Academic AchievementUniversity of California San Diego School of Medicine
- 2019
Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute AwardUniversity of California San Diego School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2024
PanelistMedical School Mixer, American Medical Women's Association
- 2024 - present
MemberWomen's Dermatologic Society
- 2024 - present
MemberResidency Admissions Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2024 - present
MemberPhoenix Dermatologic Society
- 2024 - present
MemberData Workgroup Committee, Research Committee, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
- 2024
Committee MemberAmbulatory Infusion Center Workgroup
- 2024 - present
LeaderDiversity Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2023 - present
MemberSkin of Color Society
- 2023 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Dermatology
Publications