Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
- Medical dermatology
- Autoimmune blistering diseases
- Melanoma
- Clinical Research
- Mohs micrographic surgery
Biography
Dr. Yang is a Birmingham native and earned his BS in Molecular Biology and MD at UAB. He went on to complete a transitional year internship at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and dermatology residency at UAB. After residency, he completed an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship in micrographic surgery & dermatologic oncology at Saint Louis University under the direction of Ramona Behshad, MD, gaining expertise in Mohs surgery, complex reconstruction, and complex skin cancer management. His clinical interests include medical dermatology, especially autoimmune blistering diseases, as well as melanoma and clinical research.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2026
Residency
UAB Dermatology, Heersink School of Medicine, 2025
Medical School
Heersink School of Medicine, 2021
Societies
American Academy of Dermatology
American College of Mohs Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Association of Professor of Dermatology
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Contact Information
Matt Smith
Education Administrator
Email: josephmsmith@uabmc.edu