Claire-Audrey Y. Bayan, MD
After completing medical school and a cutaneous oncology research fellowship at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Bayan pursued a joint residency program in internal medicine and dermatology. With only five such programs available in the USA, this rare and competitive training offers a unique opportunity to cultivate advanced skills for managing complex dermatological conditions that impact multiple organ systems. Dr. Bayan therefore has a holistic understanding of how systemic diseases can manifest through the skin and is uniquely equipped to offer her patients highly nuanced and effective patient care.
Dr. Bayan was born in California and is of French and Lebanese descent. She is deeply passionate about diversity in medicine. She has volunteered, studied, and worked in Zambia, Thailand, the United Kingdom, France, and with minority communities across the USA, including at the Indian Health Services in Zuni, New Mexico. These experiences have enriched her medical practice and broadened her perspective, and she is committed to delivering compassionate and culturally informed care to a diverse patient population.
Areas of Interest
- General Medical Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment
- Surgical Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
Languages
- English
- French
Undergraduate Education
- The University of Cambridge, Homerton College. B.A. & M.A. in social and political science with a focus on psychology; first-class honors
Medical School
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Cutaneous oncology research fellowship with a focus on T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), advanced melanoma, & melanoma immunotherapy
Residency Training
- University of Minnesota Internal Medicine & Dermatology joint 5-year residency program; Chief Resident
Professional Achievements & Awards
- Miriam Berkman Spotnitz Award and prize for excellence in research of neoplastic disease, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Rising Dermatology Stars competition finalist, Fall Clinical Conference
- David Thompson Scholarship Award, The University of Cambridge
- Authored and co-authored over thirty papers and oral presentations
- Presentations at various dermatology meetings including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the International Investigative Dermatology (IID) meetings
