Dr. Richard Antaya

Professor

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Biography

Richard J. Antaya, M.D., is a leading authority on skin disorders affecting children. He earned his B.S. degree in chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1985 and his M.D. from Tufts University in 1989. After completing his residency in pediatrics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu in 1992, he practiced general pediatrics before specializing in dermatology at Duke University. Dr. Antaya joined Yale full-time in 1998 as the Director of Pediatric Dermatology. Over the past 25 years, he has focused on diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. His specific interests include genetic skin disorders, neonatal skin diseases, and medical laser treatment for vascular malformations. He is actively conducting clinical trials for new treatments in pediatric dermatology, including studies on atopic dermatitis and chilblains. Dr. Antaya is dedicated to teaching medical and nursing students and dermatology residents. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with patients and their families, aiming to navigate the complexities of modern medicine effectively. He leads a pediatric vascular anomalies clinic and offers advanced treatments to improve the appearance and confidence of his young patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Director of Pediatric Dermatology, oversees pediatric dermatology patients and education.

Awards

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David and Cindy Leffell Prize in Clinical Excellence

2024-03-25
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Best Doctors in America

2020-09-07
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America's Top Doctors

2020-09-07
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Castle Connolly Presidential Citation Award

2018-03-08
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Connecticut Magazine Top Docs

2016-04-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.