In 2012 she chose to pursue her love of the field of medicine and began the physician assistant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She graduated the program with honors in 2015 and began practicing in the field of dermatology. Since graduating, she has had the opportunity to train with one of the top Cosmetic Dermatologists in the area and has developed a passion for both cosmetic and medical dermatology. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Sami is passionate about patient care and medical research and her goal is to build lasting relationships with patients while delivering exceptional care.
Sami lives in Virginia Beach with her husband Ben, a dentist, and two toddlers. When she is not at work or chasing toddlers, she enjoys boating, biking, and spending time with family and friends.
Undergraduate Degree
Brescia University - Owensboro, KY
Graduate Degrees
Northeastern University - Boston, MA
Graduate Degrees
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Norfolk, VA
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Schedule an appointment with Sami McCarty at these locations:
3825 Conlon Way #100
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
2206 Executive Dr Ste F
Hampton, VA 23666
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
525 S Independence Blvd Suite 215
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
1157 First Colonial Rd Ste 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
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What Sami's patients have to say:
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She’s amazing! I booked a random appt. I’m 30. Thought, I’m fair skinned. Have two kids. Better get checked. She ended up taking 3 spots that day. One was a melanocytic lesion that needed further resection that I did not suspect was even an issue. Ever lesion she takes is usually abnormal in some way. She is amazing! Great provider. I can’t recommend her enough.
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I love Dr. McCarty! She is always a joy to see even if you are dealing with suspicious places on your face! Pleasant and professional👍🏻
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Kind . Helpful. Professional
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I had a fantastic appointment today with her! Mrs. McCarty was very knowledgeable about my skin condition and how best to treat it. She is very friendly and relatable, and made me feel very comfortable. You can tell she loves what she does.
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Sami was great! My first visit to a dermatologist and everyone made you feel so comfortable. Great experience!
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She was very thorough and professional.
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Everyone at the office do a professional job very friendly and honestly care about you would highly recommend this pratice to anyone in need
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Sami is awesome! Super qualified with a wonderful personality!!
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Sami is a very professional person with a great personality.
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Dr McCarty and assistant were wonderful but wait time was crazy! I waited a full hour to be called back for a 9:10 appt. Not cool!
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I highly recommend Sami McCarty. She’s very thorough, caring and takes time to answer all your questions.
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Awesome provider, listens well, very attentive and thorough.
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She's the best! Great staff also!
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This was my first time to visit for Forefront Dermatology. Sami was amazing. She was very welcoming and easy to talk to. She took time to get to know me. She was very thorough in addressing my concerns. I had to have a small procedure and it was painless. She also answered general questions I had about some other things. I highly recommend this practice. From the front office staff to the tech assistants and doctors. They were all top-notch.
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It was nice to have someone listen to your concerns and explain everything going on
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Sami is a wonderful provider and gives great care.
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Sami McCarty is super-thorough, kind and a bright light. She is extremely knowledgeable and helped me determine the best course of action for an autoimmune condition affecting the skin.
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Sami and her entire staff made me feel comfortable in regards to what I was being seen for. She made sure I understood what she needed to do and made sure I didn’t feel any pain. I would highly recommend friends and family to see her if ever needed.
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PA-C Sami McCarty is awesome. She listens and makes decisions based on your history rather than guessing what might work and is diligent about monitoring progress. She’s upbeat, friendly and welcoming. Definitely happy to have her as my dermatologist.
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Nice new office. Convenient. Sami was great. Reassured me and was very gentle removing the questionable mole on my ankle