About
Dr. Sarah Sung is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of The Perq, her private practice in Seattle. She trained at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, and Johns Hopkins University, and completed additional training with the United States Air Force. At Harvard, she pursued a research fellowship focused on hidradenitis suppurativa, giving her specialized expertise in that condition.
With a decade of dermatology experience, Dr. Sung previously practiced at The Polyclinic in Downtown Seattle and the Overlake Clinic in Bellevue before launching The Perq. Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and Castle Connolly have all recognized her as a Top Doctor in dermatology. Patients consistently point to her calm presence, her patience in answering questions, and her willingness to extend appointments when a clinical need arises. She sees every patient without referral requirements or insurance network restrictions.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Southern California
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship
Harvard University - Research Fellowship in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Additional Training
United States Air Force training
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sung right for?
Dr. Sung is a strong fit for patients seeking a single provider for both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Adults managing acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, or hidradenitis suppurativa benefit from her clinical depth in complex skin conditions. Patients with skin cancer concerns or those needing biopsies and excisions find her surgical experience valuable. Those interested in aesthetic treatments like injectables, laser, or body contouring can address those goals in the same practice. Dr. Sung works well with patients who value unhurried appointments and direct access without referrals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sung treats a wide range of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. Her clinical focus includes acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa, skin cancer, and actinic keratosis. She also performs biopsies, excisions, cyst removal, keloid treatment, wart removal, and mole monitoring. Her Harvard research fellowship gave her particular expertise in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Yes, Dr. Sung holds board certification in dermatology. She trained at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, and Johns Hopkins University. She also completed training with the United States Air Force. Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and Castle Connolly have each recognized her as a Top Doctor in dermatology.
Dr. Sung offers a full range of cosmetic treatments at The Perq. These include Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, dermal fillers, MultiFrax CO2 laser, IPL, microneedling, PRP, Sculptra, Kybella, sclerotherapy, and EmSculpt Neo body contouring. She also performs chemical peels and aesthetic consultations.
No, Dr. Sung sees patients without referral requirements. The Perq operates outside insurance networks, so patients schedule directly without going through a primary care provider or insurance gatekeeper.
Dr. Sung pursued a dedicated research fellowship in hidradenitis suppurativa during her time at Harvard University. That training gave her specialized expertise in a condition many providers find difficult to manage. She continues to treat hidradenitis suppurativa as part of her medical dermatology practice at The Perq.
Patients consistently highlight Dr. Sung's calm presence and patience in answering questions. She takes time to explain conditions and treatment options clearly. She also extends appointments when a clinical need arises, rather than cutting visits short.
Dr. Sung spent a decade practicing dermatology at The Polyclinic in Downtown Seattle and the Overlake Clinic in Bellevue. She founded The Perq after that experience to deliver more personalized, relationship-driven dermatologic care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026