Smeena Khan, M.D. was raised in Montreal, Canada and obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree with Honors at McGill University.  She went on to receive her Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where she was one of only 6 in her class to be selected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Her post-graduate training includes a residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and then in Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania where she was chosen to serve as Chief Resident in Dermatology. 

Dr. Khan has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, is the author of several textbook chapters on dermatology, has presented at several major national meetings and has served as an editor of an online textbook in dermatology. Dr. Khan has raised 4 children in the area and has enjoyed being an active member of the Loudoun community including participating in free skin cancer screenings, mentoring students interested in careers in dermatology, volunteering at community health fairs and serving on the boards of several non-profits.

Just like a good narrative has an arc, so do careers and and after practicing dermatology for 20 years in Loudoun County, Dr. Khan found herself hungry to try new things which led her to found a new center for dermatological care, The Skinstitute. 

Since medical school, she has been repeatedly recognized for truly caring about her patients and her vision for The Skinstitute is a place that provides excellent dermatology care in a beautiful environment where patients feel valued and staff, patients and guests will be cared for and want to return.