Dr. Trisha Scharff
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Castle Connolly Rising Star
Committed to Multigenerational Care
Dr. Trisha Scharff, MD MPHS is a board-certified dermatologist providing expert medical and cosmetic dermatology services in St. Louis, MO. She was peer nominated as a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2026.
A proud St. Louis native and John Burroughs alum, Dr. Scharff graduated Summa Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Northwestern University. She earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, where she received multiple awards for outstanding dermatology research and performance, including the Yalem Prize and Robert Carter Award. She also completed a Master’s in Population Health Sciences, with a focus on translating medical research into practical, evidence-based care.
A proud St. Louis native and John Burroughs alum, Dr. Scharff graduated Summa Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Northwestern University. She earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, where she received multiple awards for outstanding dermatology research and performance, including the Yalem Prize and Robert Carter Award. She also completed a Master’s in Population Health Sciences, with a focus on translating medical research into practical, evidence-based care.
Dr. Scharff completed her dermatology residency at Washington University, serving as Chief Resident. She has presented at both regional and international conferences and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles. She has served as a reviewer for dermatology journals and is a contributing author to two dermatology textbooks.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys baking, photography, and exploring the outdoors with her husband, son, and energetic mini poodle. She is especially proud to serve the St. Louis community she has always called home, where she and her husband first met in high school!
Dr. Scharff is passionate about providing multigenerational skin care to the entire family, from effective acne solutions to comprehensive skin cancer screenings. Her results-driven, evidence-based approach ensures that each family member receives personalized care that fits into their busy lives.
