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David Peng, MD, Dermatology, Los Angeles, CA, Keck Hospital of USC

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Dermatology • Los Angeles, CA

Chair and Professor, Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine of USC Interim Chair, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC

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Summary

  • Dr. David Peng received his M.D. from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He received his Master’s in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health. His residency and chief residency in dermatology were completed at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Peng is board-certified in Dermatology. He is a fellow of the American Contact Dermatitis Society. He is the recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Wright Foundation of the Keck School of Medicine at USC and the California Endowment. Dr. Peng’s clinical interests focus on medical dermatology and melanoma skin cancers. He is director of the Contact Dermatitis and Occupational Dermatology clinic at USC, specializing in full-spectrum contact patch testing for cutaneous allergies. In addition, he is director of the Dermatology clinic at the Melanoma Center of the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Peng served as the founding chair of the Virtual Care Committee for the Keck Hospital of USC from 2016-2018. Dr. Peng manages the inpatient dermatology service for both LAC+USC Medical Center and the Keck Hospital of USC caring for patients with severe skin diseases requiring hospitalization. Dr. Peng has been the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at USC since 2013. He served as President of the USC Care Medical Group from 2019-2021.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2001 - 2004
  • Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
    Olive View/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Peng Receives Research Achievement Award from the American Skin Association
    Peng Receives Research Achievement Award from the American Skin AssociationJune 16th, 2020
  • USC’s Keck School Tapped to Lead $3.4 Million Teledermatology Study
    USC’s Keck School Tapped to Lead $3.4 Million Teledermatology StudyOctober 1st, 2019
  • Keck School of Medicine of USC and Science 37® Collaborate on Largest Ever NIH-Funded, Telemedicine-Based Dermatology Study
    Keck School of Medicine of USC and Science 37® Collaborate on Largest Ever NIH-Funded, Telemedicine-Based Dermatology StudyOctober 1st, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Defining Critical Aspects of Environmental Ultraviolet Exposure in MelanogenesisNIH2008–2013
  • Melanoma Genes in High-Risk TwinsNational Cancer Institute2005–2007

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. David Peng, Dr. David Peng, MD, Dr. D Peng, Dr. David H Peng