Kristy Charles, M.D.
Practice: Sanova Dermatology
Specialty: Dermatology
Office locations: Metairie, LA
Dr. Kristy Charles, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Old Metairie, LA, specializing in medical and procedural dermatology. She helps patients maintain healthy skin, prevent skin cancer, and create clear, personalized treatment plans for adults and children. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, graduating summa cum laude, and her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, where she graduated first in her class and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Health System and later served as an associate staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focusing on patient care and resident education.
Dr. Kristy Charles, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Old Metairie, LA, specializing in medical and procedural dermatology. She helps patients maintain healthy skin, prevent skin cancer, and create clear, personalized treatment plans for adults and children. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, graduating summa cum laude, and her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, where she graduated first in her class and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Health System and later served as an associate staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focusing on patient care and resident education.
DOCS Dermatology Old Metairie
Suite 2A205
Metairie, LA 70005
Dr. Kristy Charles, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Old Metairie, LA, specializing in medical and procedural dermatology. She helps patients maintain healthy skin, prevent skin cancer, and create clear, personalized treatment plans for adults and children.
Dr. Charles earned her BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, graduating summa cum laude, and her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, where she graduated first in her class and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Health System and later served as an associate staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focusing on patient care and resident education.
She provides comprehensive care, including skin exams, skin cancer screening and removal, injectables, chemical peels, laser treatments, and facial rejuvenation. She has special expertise in alopecia, pediatric hemangiomas, and advanced dermoscopy for early cancer detection.
Dr. Charles is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and Women’s Dermatologic Society. Outside of work, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and her golden retriever, Nola.

Always a professional examination!
She so easy to talk to and also makes you feel better about why you’re there Very positive and gen when I was worried about skin cancer
Great help to me because worried about a possible skin cancer starting!
She is the best! Always professional, informative and thorough!
Very thorough and profesdional.
She is amazing!!!
Always thorough . Always nice. Answers all questions.
A wonderful job as always
She’s the best!