MEET
Dr. Daniel
Sugai
MD, FAAD
ABOUT DR. SUGAI
AKA The Derm
Who Teaches Millions
Dr. Daniel Sugai, MD FAAD, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist based in Bellevue, WA, and one of the most recognized physician voices in digital health. He completed his dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School and his internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining North Pacific Dermatology in 2016.
In 2025, he founded The Sugai Academy — a platform dedicated to educating both patients and healthcare professionals through high-quality digital content and training. In 2026, he became CMO of Pacagen, expanding his impact to the biotech and consumer health space.
With over 2.7 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Dr. Sugai brings together clinical expertise and media literacy in a way that very few physicians can. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year from 2021 through 2026.
THE SUGAI ACADEMY
Dr. Daniel
Sugai
Where Medicine
Meets Media.
Board-Certified Dermatologist. Harvard-Trained. Founder of The Sugai Academy. Educator, Content Creator, and Social Media Pioneer helping physicians and brands amplify evidence-based health messages to millions.
