Dermatologist in Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA

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 the President-elect of the Skin of Color Society (2021-2022) and the 5th Annual Media Day co-chair and serves on numerous boards and committees for the American Academy of Dermatology. She is also the Past 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

2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
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 American Academy of Dermatology, Skin of Color Society, Society for Investigative Dermatology, National Medical Association, Women's Dermatologic Society, Virginia Dermatological Society, and American Medical Association.