Cynthia Bailey, M.D.
Dr. Cynthia Bailey has practiced dermatology in California for over 30 years. She has done over 200,000 skin exams, specializing in general and surgical dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer, adult skin problems and skin wellness.
Dr. Bailey’s interest in finding the best skin care products is both personal and professional. As a 60+ year old, very fair skinned native Californian she experienced sun damage in her 20s, seborrheic dermatitis in her 30s, rosacea and menopausal skin changes in her 40s. She utilizes skin care to control these skin problems and teaches patients and readers to do the same using scientifically backed products, ingredients and skin care routines.
Prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Cynthia Bailey was on the full-time clinical teaching faculty at University of California San Diego Medical School. While there she also conducted laboratory research on the effect of sunlight on skin.
Dr. Bailey graduated from Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans and received her bachelor's degree from Mills College, a woman's college in Northern California. She is a member of the following organizations: the American Academy of Dermatology, Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, the California Medical Association (member of the Board of Trustees 2000-2003, Member of the House of Delegates 1993-2003), Sonoma County Medical Association (President elect and President 1998-2000), Board of Trustees 1996-2000, Creator and Co-Chair of the Sonoma County Health Care Summit 2001-2003) and board of trustees and committee member on numerous Sonoma County health care organizations since 1991.
Dr. Bailey is a wife, mother, grandmother, gardener, dog lover and lifelong 'health nut'. She has been married for over 35 years and has two grown children. She and her husband have a small pinot noir vineyard and large organic vegetable garden in Sonoma County California. When not working or gardening, Dr. Bailey is usually doing some form of exercise: Pilates, yoga, dance, swimming, walking or bike riding.
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