Acting InstructorDivision of Dermatology MD, Eastside Specialty CenterMD, UWMC-RooseveltRelated Links: UW MedicineFaculty Information Biography Andrea Rea, MD, is a Seattle native and dermatologist who specializes in general dermatology. Dr. Rea believes in a collaborative approach to patient care, advocating for her patients and encouraging them to be active participants in their care, in order to achieve the best outcomes possible. Her clinical interests include general dermatology, hair disorders, and teledermatology. She performs steroid injections, skin cancer excisions, and cyst removal. Additionally, she is an Acting Instructor of Dermatology, where she teaches and mentors residents and medical students. In her free time, Dr. Rea enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, photography, traveling, writing, leather working, playing piano, and trying new and interesting cheeses. Education & Training: MD, with high honorsUniversity of Washington2016 InternshipSacred Heart Medical CenterSpokane, WA2017 Residency in DermatologyUniversity of Washington2020 Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha2016 UW Dermatology Odland Scholar (2015, 2016) Contact Mailing Address: To make an appointment with Dr. Rea, visit the UW Medicine website. Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Teledermatology Clinical Interests: General dermatology Alopecia Teledermatology Ethics Publications Publications: Rea, A. Examination of the Moral Permissibility of Human Cloning and Testing for Late-Onset Genetic Diseases in Children. Princeton Journal of Bioethics. 2011, Fall; 12: 44-54.