Dr. Lauren Payne is a board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist with subspecialty interests in skin of color and patient education. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has spoken at regional and national scientific meetings. Dr. Payne has also contributed multiple articles to dermatologic publications, and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at both George Washington University and Howard University Hospital in their respective Departments of Dermatology.
Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, Dr. Payne graduated magna cum laude from Hampton University in with a Bachelor Degree in Molecular Biology and went on to earn a Master’s Degree suma cum laude from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA in Neurobiology. Following, she completed her medical school education at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she graduated magna cum laude, as well as with the distinction of Honors in Community Service and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical School Honor Society. Dr. Payne then completed her intern year at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio before coming to Washington, D.C. to train in the field of dermatology within the Dermatology Residency Program at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Payne treats all types of patients from children to adults, all skin types, and has expertise in medical, surgical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology.
Not only does Dr. Payne educate her patients on health skincare; she also works with the next generation of physicians and dermatology residents teaching them basic dermatologic education and clinical procedures. She has a special interest in ensuring the next generation of minority physicians are set-up for success. Dr. Payne is the Chairperson to the Board of Directors of Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program (CMMP), a national non-profit organization focused on supporting and guiding minority students underrepresented in medicine as they pursue their educational and career goals.
Dr. Payne was amazing. She is quite knowledgeable about field of work. I do believe that, she is the only black dermatologist in New Orleans. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a black dermatologist in New Orleans area. Dr. Payne, I wish you and your staff all the best as you embark on this exciting journey.
Dr. Payne was amazing! She was very knowledgeable, informative, personable, and welcoming. I’m very much looking forward to my next visit to have my moles removed. She was more well versed in some of my skincare issues that other dermatologists had previously dismissed. I highly recommend her, and plan on referring all of my friends to her practice.
My first visit went really well. The receptionist was really sweet and Dr. Payne was very thorough in diagnosing my symptoms and creating a treatment plan. I look forward to seeing the results of the treatment plan provided.
Met Dr. Payne and her teammate Courtney for my first visit. Both were very informative and patient. They are both consummate professionals and I am looking forward to continuing my skin care journey with them. I highly recommend this establishment.
Dr. Payne was very informative. The staff was so polite. The service was so quick and did not hurt whatsoever. I will be back soon and she now has a forever client in me
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