May 4, 2023
Looking to brush up on the ins and outs of vitiligo? We’ve
always got you covered. In this week’s podcast, we’re joined by Dr.
Nada Elbuluk as she digs a bit deeper into the disease. Listen in
as she discusses patient anxieties, what to check first, and how
certain treatments are better catered to certain patients. Each
Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified
dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in
integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a
member at LearnSkin.com.
Nada Elbuluk, MD MSc specializes in pigmentary disorders and
skin, hair and nail conditions affecting individuals of color,
along with general medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is the
founder and director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary
Disorders Program at Keck Medicine of USC. She also established the
USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Research Fellowship and
the Dermatology Diversity and Inclusion Program at the Keck School
of Medicine of USC.
Dr. Elbuluk received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from
Princeton University. She received her medical degree and master’s
degree in clinical research at the University of Michigan. She
completed her dermatology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Afterwards, she was a fellow and clinical instructor in the
Dermatology Department at the University of Pennsylvania and then
spent four years as an assistant professor at New York University’s
Grossman School of Medicine, where she was the founder and director
of the pigmentary disorder clinic and served as the diversity
ambassador for the department.
Dr. Elbuluk’s clinical and research interests include such
pigmentary disorders as vitiligo and melasma, as well as conditions
that cause lightening or darkening of the skin. Among the
procedures she performs are chemical peels, microneedling, lasers
and botulinum toxin injections for all skin types.
In addition, Dr. Elbuluk is devoted to ensuring health equity
for all patients and improving health disparities. A passionate
teacher, she created a Skin of Color educational curriculum for
Keck Medicine dermatology residents and serves as the director of
curriculum equity for the Keck School.
Dr. Elbuluk serves on the board of directors of the Global
Vitiligo Foundation and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She also
holds various leadership roles and memberships in the Skin of Color
Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the
American Academy of Dermatology. Additionally, she is a
sought-after media expert and has been widely interviewed by local,
national and international news platforms, including print, radio
and TV, on a range of topics related to dermatology, as well as
health equity.
Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys spending time
with family and friends, along with traveling, playing tennis and
trying new foods.