Sami K Saikaly, MD, FAAD

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.