Color studio head‑and‑shoulders portrait of an adult person facing the camera against a light, neutral background. The person has long, wavy hair worn down and wears a white lab coat over a patterned top. Lighting is soft and even, with a clean, professional composition and a wicker chair partially visible in the background.

FACULTY

Sophia Mai

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dermatology

Academic Office:

LSUHSC Department of Dermatology
2021 Perdido St., Ste. 7153
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 568- 7110
Fax: (504) 568-2170

 

Clinical Office:

VA New Orleans
2400 Canal ST
New Orleans, LA 70112

 

Bio

Dr. Mai was born to Vietnamese immigrants in the small town of Morgan City, Louisiana, and moved to New Orleans shortly thereafter. She attended Benjamin Franklin High School, followed by Xavier University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and English. She received her medical degree at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where she was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in her junior year, becoming one of two students selected as a scholarship recipient, recognizing her outstanding academics and service to the community.   

At graduation, Dr. Mai was presented with the Dean’s Award in recognition of her leadership. Following medical school, she began internship in Beverly Hills, California at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was introduced to cosmetic dermatology. In 2013 Dr. Mai returned to New Orleans and completed residency training in Dermatology at LSU. Dr. Mai serves the local veteran population as a staff dermatologist at the VA Medical Center, and remains active in academics, teaching dermatology residents and medical students. 

Dr. Mai is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the LA Dermatologic Society. 

Dr. Mai has special interest in aesthetic dermatology and treating skin of color. She is a stern believer of using sun protection, retinoids, and utilizing early, preventative skincare and procedures to promote healthy skin and slow the signs of aging. Dr. Mai is fluent in Vietnamese. In her spare time, she enjoys pilates, compiling recipes, dining out, digital photography, and traveling to unique and exotic locations.