Rachel Surridge PA-C, DMSc

About Rachel Surridge

Rachel Surridge, PA-C, DMSc, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts with her Bachelor's of Science in Clinical Exercise Science, where she was also inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and recipient of the Practicum Excellence award. After graduation, she came to APDerm as a Gap Intern before heading out to Oregon where she completed her Master's of Physician Assistant Studies and concurrently her Doctor of Medical Science at George Fox University. She presented her doctoral research on Parkinson's disease rehabilitation, which is a passion project of hers outside of dermatology. During her clinical rotations, she focused on Dermatology (coming back to Dermcare Physicians and Surgeons) as well as Plastic Surgery with PURE Cosmetic Center. Rachel loves getting to know her patients, whether managing acute or chronic care, and brings positivity to each of her visits. She is passionate about medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in addition to plastic surgery. Outside of the clinic, Rachel is a professional dancer and circus performer in the New England area, and is an adjunct professor/postgraduate tutor of medicine at George Fox University.