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Philip E. Kerr, MD, FAAD

Cosmetic Services|

Cutaneous Oncology and Melanoma|

Dermatology|

Dermatopathology|

Eczema|

Occupational and Contact Dermatitis|

Phototherapy|

Psoriasis

Speaks: English 

Locations

Dermatology

21 South Road, 2nd Floor

Farmington, CT 06030

860-679-4600
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. BS, University of Minnesota, Biology - 1993
  2. MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Medicine - 1997
Internship
  1. Rotating/Transitional Internship, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 1998
Residency
  1. Dermatology, Chief Resident, Brown Medical School - 2001
Fellowship
  1. Dermatopathology, Drexel University College of Medicine - 2003
Board Certification
  1. Dermatology
  2. Dermatopathology

Honors & Awards

  1. 2022 - Dermatology Residency D.R. T.E.A.C.H.E.R. Award, Presented as the “Dermatology Residency Top Educator Award for Commitment and Hours Spent in the Education of Residents" - June 2022 - UConn dermatology residents
  2. 2012 - 2012 Leadership Award, Presented “For His Outstanding Leadership, Dedication and Commitment to Improving Dermatologic Medicine" - Connecticut Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society
  3. 2011 - 2011 Leadership Award, Presented “For His Outstanding Leadership, Dedication and Commitment to Improving Dermatologic Medicine" - Connecticut Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society
  4. 2010 - 2010 Leadership Award, Presented “For His Outstanding Leadership, Dedication and Commitment to Improving Dermatologic Medicine" - Connecticut Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society
  5. 2000 - Young Leaders in Dermatology Symposium - American Academy of Dermatology

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

245 Ratings, 218 Reviews

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  • 5

    February 18, 2026

    A visit to Dr. Kerr as well as Residents is always stellar!

  • 5

    February 16, 2026

    Dr Kerr= tolerant, pleasant, good listener, understanding, seems to be a good teacher to his intern. An asset to Uconn health

  • 5

    February 16, 2026

    Wait time was okNeed to accept co-payments at time of service in cash if possible.

  • 5

    February 11, 2026

    Always a great experience in the derm clinic. Fast and efficient. They do a great job informing people in the waiting room of timeline of visit and physician status.