Kaity Talmage, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in dermatology. She provides comprehensive care for a wide range of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancer with a particular clinical interest in acne management and patient-centered treatment planning.
Drawn to dermatology for its visual and tangible impact, Talmage values the specialty’s unique ability to create meaningful, visible change in her patients’ lives. With a lifelong appreciation for art and visualization, she is mindful of both medical effectiveness and visual outcomes that matter to her patients. Her own experience with acne as a teenager deeply informs her empathetic approach to care, particularly for patients navigating visible or confidence-impacting skin conditions.
Talmage is committed to expanding her expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology and aspires to mentor future physician assistant students. She strives to ensure every patient feels understood, supported, and actively involved in their care, working collaboratively with the dermatology team at Yale to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Talmage earned her master of science degree in physician assistant studies from Johnson & Wales University. She further advanced her dermatologic expertise through a fellowship with the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA), where she refined her clinical knowledge and specialized skills in medical dermatology.
