Department of Dermatology

Sonal Choudhary, MD

  • Assistant Professor

Sonal Choudhary, MD is a Board-certified Dermatologist and fellowship-trained Dermatopathologist, who joined the Department of Dermatology in 2016 upon completion of her Dermatopathology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.  

Dr. Choudhary received her undergraduate degree and medical degree from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College in New Delhi, India.  She completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Miami, where she remained to complete her Preliminary Internship in Internal Medicine and her Residency Program in Dermatology. Dr. Choudhary is also undergoing a fellowship in Integrative Dermatology, which will conclude in February of 2024.

While she offers care for all dermatologic conditions, Her areas of clinical interest and research are atopic dermatitis, gut and skin microbiome, integrative dermatology, alternative therapies and approaches (herbs, supplements, functional medicine testing) to inflammatory skin diseases (Hidradenitis suppurativa, Acne, Psoriasis, hair loss), nutrition in cutaneous disease and dermatopathology. She is the director of the adult atopic dermatitis clinic and a member of the PCOS collaboration group at UPMC Magee. Given her areas of training, Dr. Choudhary offers a holistic and integrative approach for various skin conditions. 

Professional Membership

  • Member of Integrative Dermatology with Integrative Dermatology Certification Program/LearnSkin
  • Fellow of Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow of Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow of American Academy of Dermatopathology

 

Education & Training

  • MBBS, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Clinical Internship, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  • Internship, University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Residency, Dermatology, University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Fellowship, Dermatopathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Fellowship, Integrative Dermatology, Learn Skin

Representative Publications

Dr. Choudhary's publications can be reviewed at the National Library of Medicine's public database.