Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD

BIOGRAPHY

Dermatologist in Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA

*TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology is expanding and will open an additional office location in Virginia Beach, May 12, 2022! 

Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency and Chief Residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She later received a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Harvey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

As a highly skilled, board certified dermatologist with over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Harvey provides advanced patient-centered care for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Harvey is an expert in treating both common and uncommon skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, various forms of hair loss, including alopecia areata, and skin cancer.

Dr. Harvey also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pigmentary disorders such as hyperpigmentation and melasma, as well as other skin conditions which disproportionately impact minority patients. Her past research efforts have focused on studying gaps in melanoma outcomes and the use of dermatology services among the underserved. Dr. Harvey has authored many scientific articles and book chapters, and has lectured at national medical meetings on these topics.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Harvey is an active leader in the dermatologic community. She is the co-Director for Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute. She serves on numerous boards and committees for the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin of Color Society. She is also the President for the Virginia Dermatology Society.

Dr. Harvey has extended her services to a second location: TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology – Virginia Beach in May 2022. 

A native of New York, Dr. Harvey is married and mother to three girls.

Dr. Valerie Harvey’s Printable Biography

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: University of Virginia
Medical School: University of Virginia
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center 
Master of Public Health: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Board Certified: American Board of Dermatology & Medical Board of Dermatology

HONORS & AWARDS

2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2019 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Membership in Professional Organizations:

American Academy of Dermatology
Skin of Color Society
Society for Investigative Dermatology
National Medical Association
Women's Dermatologic Society
Virginia Dermatological Society
American Medical Association

OFFICE LOCATIONS

• TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology
• TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology - Virginia Beach

ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS IN PRACTICE

• Alison Grant, PA-C

RELATED POSTS

• Give the Gift of Radiant Skin with TPMG Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology
• Overcoming Pandemic Maskne: Learn How to Fight Breakouts
• Sun Protection is More than Just Simple SPF  
• About Facial Skin Cleansers
• Melanoma – Tips to Spot this Aggressive Form of Skin Cancer
• DPNs: This Sign of Aging is Nothing to Fear
• Microneedling: What to Expect
• CROWNing Event on Hair Loss in Women of Color
• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Rosacea
• Acne
• Dermatologist Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH Joins TPMG