Meet Dr. Kamrani - Joining Fall 2025!
Payvand Kamrani, DO is a board certified dermatologist with advanced fellowship training in cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery. Dr. Kamrani performs a variety of treatments including general dermatologic concerns, injectables, laser resurfacing, vein reduction and various other procedures.
About Dr. Kamrani “Dr. K”
A Triangle native who grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, Dr. Kamrani is a board certified dermatologist with advanced fellowship training in cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from North Carolina State University and attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) to obtain her medical degree. Dr. Kamrani then completed her internship at Tower Health Hospital and dermatology residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year of training. Following residency, Dr. Kamrani completed a cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery fellowship through the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Kamrani’s approach focuses on natural results, healthy skin, and subtle enhancements to help you become the best version of yourself, blending medical and cosmetic care for a truly comprehensive experience.
Her commitment to advancing the field of dermatology includes nearly 30 peer-reviewed publications and 15 clinical trials. Dr. Kamrani has a passion for giving back to the community, including service trips to provide medical care in Ghana and Guatemala, volunteering as a counselor at an overnight camp for children with chronic skin conditions, and organizing an annual free skin cancer screening event.
Professional Achievements
- Rising Derm Star Award,
- Featured Guest,
- Chief Resident, Penn State,
- Resident Liaison, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS),
Presentations & Workshops
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Safety and Efficacy of PDT with ALA 10% Red Light vs ALA 20% Blue Light for the Treatment of AK: A Blinded Randomized Study at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting.
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting
Dr. Kamrani spoke on LGBT education and gender-affirming surgery training in Dermatology residency at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting.
Penn State Health 2023 Research Day
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Optimizing acitretin laboratory monitoring: A pilot study on timing and toxicity at the Penn State Health 2023 Research Day.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Non-surgical medical treatments and interventions intended to optimize nasal skin appearance cosmetically and an Analysis on the Commitment to Diversity in Dermatology at the 2023 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting
Pennsylvania Academic of Dermatology
Dr. Kamrani lectured on Debunking myths surrounding petroleum jelly at the Pennsylvania Academic of Dermatology Meeting.
Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
Dr. Kamrani spoke on A review on the allergenicity, flammability, and comedogenicity of petrolatum at the 2023 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2023 Grand Rounds
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Cosmetic management of lupus panniculitis at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2023 Grand Rounds.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2022 Grand Rounds
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Everything you would ever need to know about Vaseline at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2022 Grand Rounds.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2021 Grand Rounds
Dr. Kamrani spoke on Superficial and Deep Chemical Peels at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Dermatology 2021 Grand Rounds.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting
Dr. Kamrani lectured on Crowdsourcing data, what features on GoFundMe are likely to improve the success of a campaign at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Reading Hospital Chief Grand Rounds
Dr. Kamrani gave two presentations at Reading Hospital Chief Grand Rounds: Drug Reactions of the Skin and What is this spot.
American College of Physicians Conference
Dr. Kamrani lectured on Bullous Pemphigoid: a review of the literature with a principal focus on updates regarding medications that induce disease at the American College of Physicians Conference.
American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting
Dr. Kamrani participated in a poster presentation on the Review of Outcome Measures in Trials and Practice for Psoriasis.
ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference
Dr. Kamrani lectured on A Rare Case of Primary Cutaneous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma at the ODAC Dermatology Aesthetic and Surgical Conference.
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medicine Association
Dr. Kamrani lectured on Adult Presentation at Morgagni Hernia at the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medicine Association.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Research Day 2019
Dr. Kamrani lectured on IL-1 and PGE2 affect the expression of DNA methylating and demethylation enzymes in human gingival fibroblasts at the 2019 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Research Day
Jefferson Surgical Conference
Dr. Kamrani lectured on IL-1 and PGE2 affect the expression of DNA methylating and demethylation enzymes in human gingival fibroblasts at the Jefferson Surgical Conference.
NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium
Dr. Kamrani lectured on Comparing Virus-induced Gene Silencing from TRV and CLCrV Vectors in Two Commercial Cotton Species at the NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium.