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Sami McCarty, MPA, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant
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Sami is a board certified Physician Assistant specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is originally from Leitchfield, Kentucky and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Brescia University. After receiving her undergraduate degree she worked for the University of Louisville conducting brain and spinal cord injury research. She then worked in the biotherapeutic industry and obtained a Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University.

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

Schedule an appointment with Sami McCarty at these locations:

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Elizabeth City, NC
Forefront Dermatology

3825 Conlon Way #100
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 331-5869

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Hampton, VA
Forefront Dermatology

2206 Executive Dr Ste F
Hampton, VA 23666

(757) 825-1440

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Virginia Beach, VA
Forefront Dermatology

525 S Independence Blvd Suite 215
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 467-3900

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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Forefront Dermatology

1157 First Colonial Rd Ste 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 333-8001

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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What Sami's patients have to say:

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

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👍🏻

Google Reviews • Forefront

Kind . Helpful. Professional

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Sami was great! My first visit to a dermatologist and everyone made you feel so comfortable. Great experience!

Google Reviews • Forefront

She was very thorough and professional.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Everyone at the office do a professional job very friendly and honestly care about you would highly recommend this pratice to anyone in need

Google Reviews • Forefront

Sami is awesome! Super qualified with a wonderful personality!!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Sami is a very professional person with a great personality.

Google Reviews • Forefront

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!

Google Reviews • Forefront

I highly recommend Sami McCarty. She’s very thorough, caring and takes time to answer all your questions.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Awesome provider, listens well, very attentive and thorough.

Google Reviews • Forefront

She's the best! Great staff also!

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

It was nice to have someone listen to your concerns and explain everything going on

Google Reviews • Forefront

Sami is a wonderful provider and gives great care.

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

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.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Nice new office. Convenient. Sami was great. Reassured me and was very gentle removing the questionable mole on my ankle