Dr. Nkem Ugonabo, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in cosmetic dermatology and lasers. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, M.D. degree at the University of Michigan, and M.P.H from Harvard School of Public Health. She also completed her Dermatology training at NYU Medical Center and was appointed Chief Resident in her final year. At residency graduation, she was awarded the Dr. Irwin Freedberg award for the resident who best represents the field of dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Ugonabo was an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow at UnionDerm in New York City where she led clinical trials investigating the treatment of acne scars, photodamage, cellulite, muscle stimulation and melasma with lasers.

Following residency, Dr. Ugonabo was an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow at UnionDerm in New York City where she worked as a sub-investigator on clinical trials investigating the treatment of acne scars, photodamage, cellulite, muscle stimulation and melasma. Dr. Ugonabo currently practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology and has extensive experience using lasers, injectables like botox and fillers, fat loss treatments, skin tightening, chemical peels, sunscreens and other forms of photo-protection, acne, and hyperpigmentation. 

Muscle Stimulation for Aesthetic Body Shaping: A Comprehensive and Critical Review. 

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy Performance of the Morpheus8 Applicator for the Treatment of Cellulite: A Case Series. 

Permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia presenting with erosive pustular dermatosis-like retention hyperkeratosis. 

Treatment of Hyperpigmented Discoid Lupus Erythematosus With Jessner’s Peel: A Case Report. 

Fractional Ablative Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Poly-l-lactic Acid: A 2.5-Year Safety Review. 

Treatment of facial and non-facial lentigines with a 730 nm picosecond titanium: Sapphire laser is safe and effective. 

Hair Care Professionals as Community Health Partners in Detection and Management of Alopecia: A Pilot Survey Study. 

Lenvatinib-induced psoriasiform eruption and palmoplantar erythema in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Impact of Laboratory Work Up and Supplementation on Alopecia Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review.

Commonly Used Over the Counter Therapies for Hair Growth in Skin of Color: An Evidenced-Based Review. 

Comparing the clinical differences in white and black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia. 

Pairing Facial Fillers With 755-nm Picosecond Laser With Diffractive Lens Array: A 5-Year Safety Evaluation of Single-Session Treatments. 

Psychiatric disorders and suicidal behavior in patients with acne prescribed oral antibiotics versus isotretinoin: Analysis of a large commercial insurance claims database. 

Successful Treatment of Infraorbital Occlusion With the High-Dose Pulsed Hyaluronidase Protocol: A Case Report and Literature Review. 

Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Resident Physicians. 

Seasonality of procedures in dermatology: Insights for practice management. 

A case of recalcitrant lichen planus pigmentosus treated by oral isotretinoin. 

Erythroderma with circulating atypical T-cells, likely Sézary syndrome. 

Case report of discoid lupus erythematosus in association with electronic cigarette use. 

The role of home monitoring in interstage management of infants following the Norwood procedure.