Epiphany Dermatology of Mercer Island, WA
Meet Your Providers (some providers may service multiple locations)
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Brenda Newman, MD, PhD
Dr. Brenda Newman is a board-certified dermatologist with a passion for providing individualized, high-quality care to patients. She has a special interest in patients with atypical nevi, melanoma, and nail disease, but also enjoys general dermatology, especially as skin disease relates to overall health.
She is still involved in basic research and is currently working on developing new drugs for both dermatology and general use.
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Rachel Garton, MD
Dr. Rachel Garton is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer and various other conditions of the hair, skin, and nails.
Dr. Garton practiced medical dermatology for 10 years at Group Health in Seattle before starting The Dermatology Clinic in 2013 with her husband. She has a special interest in medical dermatology and is well known for her compassionate and thorough care.
Featured Services
Skin Care Screenings
Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can get skin cancer, whether young or old, fair or dark, and it’s the most common type of cancer in the United States. Most people should have a professional skin examination once a year.
Acne Treatment
Acne can have a big impact on your life, which is why we take acne treatment very seriously and use aggressive treatment plans when necessary. Our staff is passionate about treating acne to prevent the emotional and physical scars that can last a lifetime.
Autoimmune Disorders of the Skin
Autoimmune conditions occur when the body incorrectly identifies something not native to the body and creates an immune response to reject it. When the immune system works right, it keeps you healthy by fighting off intruding unhealthy organisms and even cancerous cells.
Nail Diseases
Much like how rapidly changing spots on one’s skin can indicate something dangerous like skin cancer, your fingernail health can be a sign that something more serious is lingering below the surface.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the least common skin cancer but causes the majority of skin cancer deaths. However, melanoma is highly curable when found in the beginning stages, which makes early detection key for treatment.
