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Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD

About Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD

Pediatric dermatologist Albert Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD, enjoys working with children and families every day. He combines his expertise in pediatrics and dermatology to understand and diagnose the concerns of patients and provide the best possible care.

It is a priority of Dr. Yan’s to understand the individual needs and health concerns of his patients and families. He is a compassionate practitioner who uses his training, expertise, and knowledge of the latest therapeutic tools to find the right solutions.

Dr. Yan specialized in dermatology because of the opportunity it gives him to make an immediate, positive impact on the lives of his patients. Skin conditions can affect how a child looks and feels, and they can also serve as markers for underlying diseases.

“I find it gratifying to be able to translate what I see on the skin into a diagnosis that allows me to provide appropriate treatments, whether that involves reassurance, topical remedies, oral therapies, or surgical and laser procedures,” he explains.

Dr. Yan sees the field of pediatric dermatology as constantly evolving and uncovering new, better treatment options for patients. “We continue to see improvements in how we understand why diseases occur and how best to treat them,” he explains.

His research focuses on evaluating new drugs for children in clinical trials. He also researches vascular anomalies, genetic skin diseases, and technological innovations for delivering dermatologic care.

Titles

Pediatric Dermatologist

Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Dermatology – American Board of Dermatology

Pediatric Dermatology – American Board of Dermatology

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Dermatology

Research Interests

Clinical trials Atopic dermatitis Congenital ichthyosis Rare skin disorders

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Pediatrics - Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA

Residency

Pediatrics - Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
Dermatology - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

 Oza V, Treat J, Cook N, Tetzlaff MT, Yan A. Subcutaneous fat necrosis as a complication of whole-body cooling for birth asphyxia. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Aug;146(8):882-5.

Shah A, Treat J, Yan AC. Spread of cantharidin after petrolatum use resulting in a varicelliform vesicular dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Aug;59(2 Suppl 1):S54-5.

Treat JR, Hess SD, McGowan KL, Yan AC, Kovarik CL. Ulceroglandular Tularemia. Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Jul 29. [Epub ahead of print]

Yan AC, Treat JR, Liang MG. Terminology used to describe vascular anomalies. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010 Feb;164(2):203-4; author reply 204-5.

Castelo-Soccio L, Katowitz WR, Katowitz JA, Shah KN, Treat JR, Yan AC. Picture of the month. Eyelid pilomatricoma. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009 Oct;163(10):955-6. Review.

Yan AC, Treat JR. Beyond first-line treatment: management strategies for maintaining acne improvement and compliance. Cutis. 2008 Aug;82(2 Suppl 1):18-25. Review.

Patient experience rating

(based on 236 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.7 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.7 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.7 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.7 of 5
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Comments

  • The doctor was very caring informative and above all a great listener

    5 of 5
    Mar 18, 2025
  • Very friendly, attentive, and informative

    5 of 5
    Feb 15, 2025
  • Really happy with Dr. Yan. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly, was very sweet with my daughter, and I ended up really happy with the treatment plan.

    5 of 5
    Feb 13, 2025
  • Dr Yan was very kind and thorough in his examination and explanation. I actually learned some very helpful things at our appointment that will guide us moving forward. The appointment didn't feel rushed which I also appreciated.

    5 of 5
    Feb 10, 2025
  • Dr. Yan very knowledgeable and kind

    5 of 5
    Jan 11, 2025
  • Dr. Yan was incredible with our child. He took time to try to connect with her and explained everything he was going to do before doing it which put our nervous child at ease. Dr. Yan also put things in terms we could understand so we feel very equipped to help our child at home.

    5 of 5
    Dec 13, 2024
  • Dr yan is kind, thorough, extremely knowledgable and efficient. Highly recommend

    5 of 5
    Nov 14, 2024
  • Doctor was very nice and explained everything so we could understand things.

    5 of 5
    Oct 08, 2024
  • Dr. Yan was friendly and kind. He included both my daughter and me in conversation and made sure we were aware of all options. I so much appreciated his natural treatment approach and the degree of knowledge he provided. Such a positive experience!

    5 of 5
    Oct 03, 2024
  • Excellent and was able to identify things that no one else has.

    5 of 5
    Aug 24, 2024
  • Dr. Yan was very thorough, kind, & explained everything so well

    5 of 5
    Aug 24, 2024
  • Very impressed with Dr Yan

    5 of 5
    Aug 17, 2024
  • Dr Yan is fantastic!

    5 of 5
    Jul 13, 2024
  • Dr Yan is terrific with our daughter. He takes his time, explains in detail and gives plenty of time to answer questions.

    5 of 5
    Jul 02, 2024
  • Dr Yan was very kind to my daughter who was unusually scared that morning. He had a calm, gentle voice and demeanor. He showed her a magic trick to make her feel more at ease. He also gave us options for collecting samples to accommodate my daughter's fears. And, he was confident in what he knew and needed more information about. I had had so many different diagnosis told to me about my daughter which seemed to contradict what I was seeing with my eyes and my own research. It felt good to have it confirmed that my daughter did have multiple skin issues, as I suspected. It felt good having an expert back up my suspicions. Thank you, Dr Yan (and scribe-she was very kind and helpful, too and helped my daughter feel more comfortable).

    5 of 5
    Jun 18, 2024
  • Dr Yan had a wonderful calming presence and made my daughter very comfortable throughout the appointment. I felt like he gave me a good balance of technical explanation and how to manage the care from a day to day perspective.

    5 of 5
    May 23, 2024
  • Very helpful and reassuring.

    5 of 5
    Apr 22, 2024
  • Doctor was very patient and explained things in an easy to understand but professional way. Very happy!

    5 of 5
    Mar 09, 2024
  • Dr Yan is so smart. Wish he would share more about his thought process. Love learning while we are at visits so we know why we are doing what we are and what options may be in the future.

    4.6 of 5
    Feb 27, 2024
  • Dr Yan was incredible. This was such a seamless experience for us, especially as new parents.

    5 of 5
    Jan 26, 2024
  • Dr Yan is fantastic. He engaged my daughter and was thorough in his questions and explanations. And extremely personable.

    5 of 5
    Dec 21, 2023
  • Dr. Yan is a wonderful provider. He is kind, compassionate and patient. He has empathy for as well as deep clinical knowledge of my child's condition. We feel very fortunate to have him as our doctor.

    5 of 5
    Nov 20, 2023
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