Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Founding Director Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program
Founding Director Dermatology Culture and Engagement Program
University of Southern California, Department of Dermatology
President, Skin of Color Society
Dr. Elbuluk is a board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology. She currently serves as the founder and director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program and Fellowship. She also serves as the Founding Director of the Dermatology Culture and Engagement Program, as well as holds a directorial curriculum leadership role for the Keck School of Medicine. This year she is the 2025-2026 Skin of Color Society President.
Dr. Elbuluk’s clinical and research interests include general medical and cosmetic dermatology, skin of color conditions, and pigmentary disorders. She has lectured nationally and internationally on numerous topics including pigmentation, skin of color, and health equity. She has received several grants to support her research, which has been published in numerous academic peer-reviewed journals and has published nearly two dozen book chapters. She is the co-author of the Taylor and Elbuluk Color Atlas and Synopsis for Skin of Color as well as a section editor for the 3rd edition of the Taylor and Kelly Skin of Color Textbook and the Review of Dermatology textbook. Dr. Elbuluk is also a recognized and respected media expert interviewed by numerous media outlets including the Washington Post, the New York Times, Health, Women’s Health, Essence, Prevention, Allure, Reader’s Digest, the Huffington Post, SELF, and NBC.com.
Most importantly, he was the youngest President in the history of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has also served as President of the Skin of Color Society, President of the Texas Dermatological Society, and President of the DFW Dermatological Society.
Dr. Desai authored numerous publications and has been invited to present at countless national and international Dermatology events. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of vitiligo, and other disorders of pigmentation, psoriasis, acne, skin disease in skin of color, cosmeceuticals, and new drug therapies.