My bio
Dr. Sami K. Saikaly is a clinical assistant professor in UF Health’s Department of Dermatology, where he currently serves as the Director of Cosmetics Clinics and the Director of the University of Florida Department of Dermatology’s nationwide board review course. He performs cosmetic procedures including botulinum toxin (e.g. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), dermal fillers, lasers (e.g. vascular lasers, laser resurfacing, laser scar revision, pigment lasers, and laser hair removal), chemical peels, ThreadLifts, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Kybella, and microneedling, among others. In addition to cosmetic dermatology, his clinical interests include general dermatology and excisional surgery of skin cancer.
Dr. Saikaly attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Microbiology and Cell Sciences. He completed medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, where he was elected class president and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, and dermatology residency at the University of Florida, where he served as the chief resident of academics during his final year of training. He was also awarded the University of Florida Department of Dermatology Academic Distinction Award in 2020-2021.
Dr. Saikaly has a strong interest in research. Including textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles, he has authored over 50 publications. He has presented at national and international meetings. He serves as the Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists and is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the International Peeling Society, and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Board certifications
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Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Education
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Dermatology Resident
University of Florida, 2021
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Resident - Internal Medicine
Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, 2018
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MD
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, 2017
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BS, Microbiology and Cell Sciences
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2013
Specialties
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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UF Department of Dermatology Academic Distinction Award
UF Department of Dermatology, 2020-2021
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Zeta Chapter of UCF College of Medicine, 2016
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UCF College of Medicine Institutional Scholarship
UCF College of Medicine, 2013-2017
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Four Year Scholar Award, Honorable Mention, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Florida Governor Rick Scott, 2013
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UCF Student Government Graduate School Scholarship
UCF College of Medicine, 2013
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Anderson Scholar of Highest Distinction in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Florida, 2011
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President's Honor Roll Recipient
University of Florida, 2011
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Dean's List Recipient
University of Florida, 2009-2013