About Us

Aaron Secrest, MD, PhD

I’m Aaron Secrest, MD, PhD, an academic dermatologist currently on sabbatical at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. I treat all types of skin conditions in adults and children and research patient-centered care to improve quality of life.

I aim to provide cost-effective care, including recommending over-the-counter treatments when appropriate, so patients don’t overpay for their skin care.

I completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, a pediatric internship at Cincinnati Children’s, and dermatology residency at the University of Utah.

If you live in Utah, Wyoming, Nevada or California, I offer virtual appointments through Honeydew.

Educational history

Medical/Graduate School:

• BS, Microbiology, Brigham Young University (2003)

• MPH, Public Policy, University of Pittsburgh (2008)

• PhD, Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh (2010)

• MD, University of Pittsburgh (2012)

• MBA, Business Administration, University of Utah (2020)

Medical Training:

• Paediatrics, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center (2012-2013)

• Dermatology, University of Utah (2013-2016)

  • Chief Resident, 2015-2016

Previous appointments:

• Assistant Professor, Dermatology and Population Health Sciences, University of Utah (2016-Present)

• Founder, medicalsecrets.com (2021-Present)

Other positions/memberships:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

• Fellow of the New Zealand Dermatological Society Inc.

• Senior Clinical Lecturer in Medicine, University of Otago