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Dr. Christina Dai is a board-certified dermatologist and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Dai graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies. During her medical school education at University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Dai was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for excellence in scholarly achievement and professional conduct. She completed her dermatology training and chief residency at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where her research was dedicated to investigating cutaneous lymphomas and transplant dermatology. Dr. Dai is devoted to delivering excellent and comprehensive evidence-based care to patients of all ethnicities and skin types. She has extensive experience in treating a broad spectrum of skin conditions, ranging from common disorders such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis to complex dermatological conditions requiring multidisciplinary care. In addition to practicing medical dermatology, she is also able to perform a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures including, but not limited to, surgical excisions, neurotoxin (e.g Botox) and filler injections, and fractional resurfacing lasers to treat signs of skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and scars. Dr. Dai is a member of several dermatological societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Mayo Clinic O Leary Society. She sees adult patients and children above the age of three years old. Her care philosophy prioritizes building trust and rapport with her patients in order to address their unique concerns and improve their quality of life.

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 2015, graduating cum laude. She returned to New York to attend the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she graduated in 2019 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Samantha has professional and clinical experience in several fields of medicine, but she became particularly passionate about women's health while completing her clinical rotations at Downstate. She thoroughly enjoys providing comprehensive care to women throughout all stages of their lives, from their reproductive and childbearing years to menopause and beyond.Samantha joined Weill Cornell Medicine as a Physician Assistant in March 2020. She works autonomously managing the care of patients and in collaboration with the physicians at the OB/GYN offices. She strives to provide high-quality care and service the needs and preferences of patients, while fostering a team-oriented approach amongst her medical colleagues. Samantha provides a wide variety of services, including routine well woman exams, contraceptive counseling, evaluation of acute infections and sexually transmitted infections, management of symptoms in early pregnancy, postpartum concerns and wound evaluations, and treatment of menopausal patients.Samantha enjoys helping women through the many milestones and most important times in their lives. She highly values the continuity of care that obstetrics and gynecology has to offer and aspires to form personal relationships with her patients, working with them to optimize their health and wellness.