Tara Rao, MD, is a member of the Summit Health Dermatology Team. She specializes in medical and procedural dermatology for adults and children of all skin types. Following her undergraduate studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she attended NYU School of Medicine. During her time there, she was awarded the prestigious NIH Clinical Research Training fellowship to study rare genetic diseases and cutaneous oncology. She subsequently completed her dermatology residency at the renowned UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where she received the Department Award for Humanism and Professionalism.

Dr. Rao’s areas of expertise include diagnosing and managing skin cancer, including the use of dermoscopy and performing surgical excisions. She also has a special interest in treating pigmentary disorders of the skin such as vitiligo and melasma.

Dr. Rao is passionate about creating simple treatment plans with her patients to help them enjoy their best skin.

Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, cooking healthy meals, and spending time with her family.