S. Max Vale, MD

S. Max Vale, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He earned his M.D. from the University of Missouri, magna cum laude, and was inducted into AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha honor society). In medical school, Dr. Vale was elected as a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and received the James L. Chapel Scholarship in recognition of his concern for others and compassionate care. He then completed a Transitional Year internship focusing on both medicine and surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Washington Division of Dermatology and was honored as a Chief Resident.

Dr. Vale’s clinical interests include general medical dermatology for adult and pediatric populations, skin surgery, and cosmetic dermatology, with a special interest in LGBTQ health. He has authored several papers and given local and national talks on many topics, including patient satisfaction, health policy and economics, men’s health, and skin cancer.