About Us

Providers

Sarah Youngblood, PA-C (Physicians' Assistant)

Sarah Youngblood, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant who joined Vail Dermatology in 2006. Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA and attended the graduate Physician Assistant Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. She has been practicing in the Vail Valley since 2003.

Sarah welcomes both adult and pediatric patients and is known for her caring, warmth, and dedication to her patients. Sarah provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancers and other skin disorders. She routinely provides cryotherapy, biopsies, and excisions.

Sarah is dedicated to superior patient care and education. She believes in spending enough time with her patients to assure they are educated on both their diagnosis and treatment plan and has contributed to local community education and skin cancer screenings. Sarah enjoys skiing, hiking, rafting and biking. She and her husband Cameron love raising their two children in the Vail Valley.

Professional Affiliations
American Association of Physician Assistants
Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants
Colorado Dermatologic Society


Frequently Asked Questions


What is a Physician Assistant?
A Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a medical doctor. They perform a broad range of the same services as a medical doctor. They are differentiated from physicians by the amount of education and training they receive.

What does PA-C mean?
The "-C" means that the physician assistant is nationally certified.

Does my insurance work for seeing the Physician Assistant?
Yes, your insurance will be applicable for seeing the PA.

What kind of treatments does the PA perform?
Our PA-C, Sarah Youngblood performs skin cancer screenings, biopsies, excisions, and treat various skin conditions such as rashes, acne, warts, and more.

What is Sarah's availability?
Currently Sarah Youngblood has clinic hours available in Edwards Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays and in Basalt on Thursdays.

What training/education has Sarah received?
Aside from her studies (listed above) Sarah participates in ongoing training every year and has 8 years of experience, 5 under the supervision of Dr. Karen Nern.

What is the difference between and PA and a doctor?
The amount of education they received is the distinguishing difference. PA's do not stay in school as long as physician, instead they begin specialty training to receive their degrees and certifications.

What does a dermatological PA do?
"The services provided by the PA are delegated by the supervising physician," state the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Sarah Youngblood treats acne, warts, rashes, skin cancers, and other various skin conditions.

Why offer a Physician Assistant?
By offering clinic hours with the Physician Assistant, practices can decrease wait time for appointments, provide a more extensive array of dermatological services, and give added support to the medical team.

How can I make an appoinment with Sarah Youngblood?
Call today to schedule your next appointment with Sarah Youngblood- 970-926-9226, or click here to request one online.