Dr. Suephy C. Chen is an internationally recognized health services researcher with focus in cutaneous melanoma and pigmented lesions as well as teledermatology.  She was one of the pioneers to study the quality of life impact of dermatologic conditions, most recently, itch. 

Dr. Chen was named chair of the Department of Dermatology in January, 2021 at Duke University, School of Medicine. Before joining the Duke faculty, Dr. Chen was Vice Chair and Professor of Dermatology at Emory University.