Dr. Kitchin received her Medical Doctorate from NYU Medical School in 1997 and is a 1992 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in biology. Dr. Kitchin did research at the University’s School of Medicine in cell biology and immunology. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in 1998, and completed her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2001, where she presented a poster at a national dermatology meeting.

Dr. Kitchin has extensive experience in cosmetics and in clinical dermatology as well as in dermatologic pharmacology research, performed at the Skin and Cancer Center at the New York University Department of Dermatology. She is the author of several papers published in prominent medical journals, such as The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and The Dermatology Times. She authored a textbook chapter in Dermatology in General Medicine, a worldwide standard for physicians, and is co-author of the best-selling book The Dermatologists’ Prescription For a New You. She also serves as a consulting editor for the best-selling The Pill Book.

Dr. Kitchin is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the New York State Medical Society. She has been in private practice since completing her residency.

In addition to focusing on all aspects of general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and laser surgery, Dr. Kitchin is a leading expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology, with a particular emphasis on skin care, antioxidants, lasers, and cosmetic injectables. She has many years of experience treating patients with Botox and dermal fillers such as Juvéderm, Restylane Lyft, Voluma, Volbella, and Vollure.

Her recommendations include CoolSculpting for the permanent elimination of excess body fat, Collagen Pin with PRP for rejuvenation and the treatment of fine lines and pore size, and non-invasive PRP treatment for hair restoration in both men and women. She treats leg veins with sclerotherapy and the Excel V laser, and uses Excel V for redness, rosacea, and facial telangiectasias.

For long-term rejuvenation, skin tightening, and reversal of sun damage, Dr. Kitchin offers Fraxel laser, Secret RF, Laser Genesis, chemical peels, and photorejuvenation. She also specializes in preparing a total skin-care regimen based on each individual’s needs — caring for the skin health and overall health of each of her patients.