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About Dr. Peggy Chern
Peggy Chern, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon at Westlake Dermatology. She completed her Dermatology specialty training at the University of Iowa, where she served as Chief Resident in her last year. She grew up in southern California and received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After earning a master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley, she received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha.
Dr. Chern completed fellowship training in Mohs Surgery/Procedural Dermatology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. She has a particular interest in skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous reconstruction. She has authored many book chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on skin cancer and skin-wound healing.
Dr. Chern practices dermatologic surgery and procedural dermatology, including Mohs surgery, laser, vein, and cosmetic procedures. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery, the Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Association. Dr. Chern served as the President of the Austin Derm Society in 2016.
Dr. Chern sees patients at our Westlake location.
Honors & Recognition
Texas Super Doctor in Texas Monthly Magazine – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Texas Super Doctor Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine – 2015, 2016, 2017
Top Doctor in Austin Monthly Magazine – 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025
Exceptional Women in Medicine – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
America’s Top Doctor by Castle Connolly since 2018
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Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Washington University in St. Louis, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Iowa, Residency in Dermatology
- University of California, Berkeley (Master's)
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Texas Super Doctor in Texas Monthly Magazine – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Top Doctor in Austin Monthly Magazine – 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025
- Exceptional Women in Medicine – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1982716783
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What practice does Dr. Peggy Chern work with?
Dr. Peggy Chern works with Westlake Dermatology (Austin).
Where is Dr. Peggy Chern's office located?
Dr. Peggy Chern's office is located at 8825 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peggy Chern have?
Dr. Peggy Chern is certified by American Board of Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Peggy Chern?
Dr. Peggy Chern frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Peggy Chern on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Peggy Chern speak?
Dr. Peggy Chern speaks English.