Hyuk Cha, MD, PhD, FAAD

Brian (Hyuk) Cha, MD, PhD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who has been practicing in the Ann Arbor and Brighton area for well over a decade. Dr. Cha grew up in Maryland and graduated from Princeton University with distinction in molecular biology. He completed his medical degree at the University of Michigan through the Medical Scientist Training Program, which included PhD dissertation research in adipose tissue development and metabolism.

Dr. Cha then completed his dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan, where he was chosen as a research fellow and contributed to clinical and translational research on psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and skin aging. His residency at Michigan Medicine also included specialized training through their multidisciplinary melanoma and skin cancer clinics. Dr. Cha has also participated in cosmetic dermatology workshops through the St. Joseph Mercy dermatology program.

Dr. Cha has been an active educator throughout his career, including being an attending physician in the dermatology residency clinics at St. Joseph Mercy for many years, publishing scientific articles, and presenting at conferences. He has also participated in and helped to organize community outreach programs, including free skin cancer screenings.

University of Michigan

In his practice, Dr. Cha’s clinical interests encompass all aspects of medical dermatology, including skin cancers, moles/growths, rashes, acne, and pediatric dermatology, as well as procedural dermatology, including surgical excisions and select cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Cha strives to work together with his patients to provide empathetic and individualized care that will effectively address all of their dermatologic needs. He has cherished the many relationships he has developed with his patients since he started practicing in the area, particularly the many families, including multiple generations, he feels privileged to have gotten to know and have cared for over the years.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Cha enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, particularly following and participating in their sports and school activities. Having lived in Michigan for over 20 years, he also enjoys learning about and exploring what he now considers his home state.