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Anjela Galan, MD

Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology
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Associate Director, Dermatopathology Fellowship

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Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology

Associate Director, Dermatopathology Fellowship

Biography

Anjela Galan, MD is Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology, and Director of Dermatopathology Fellowship and Training Program at Yale University School of Medicine.

Dr. Galan specializes in dermatopathology (skin pathology) in the Department of Dermatology, as well as in Surgical Pathology at Yale New Haven Hospital, and at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, Conn. In her work, she diagnoses tumors (neoplasms) and inflammatory skin disorders, using well-established and advanced techniques.

After receiving her Medical Degree from “N. Testemitanu” Kishinev State Medical Institute (USSR), Dr. Galan completed a Pathology residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by Oncologic Surgical Pathology and Dermatopathology Fellowships at Yale University School of Medicine.

Dr. Galan is an integral member of Yale Cancer Center Melanoma Program, where she works closely with a specialized team that includes oncologic dermatologists, medical oncologists, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and basic science researchers, caring for patients with melanoma and a variety of other skin cancers. She is is a panel member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for melanoma.

Dr. Galan's research interests include melanocytic and non-melanocytic neoplasms, infectious and granulomatous disorders. She enjoys practicing highly specialized dermatopathology, staying current with advancements in her field, and helping patients. Her guiding principle is simple: “Always do your best and treat every patient the way you would like to be treated.”


Appointments

  • Dermatology

    Associate Professor on Term
    Primary
  • Pathology

    Associate Professor on Term
    Secondary

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine (2007)
Clinical Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine (2006)
Chief Resident
Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine (2005)
Resident
Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine (2004)
Resident
Kishinev State Medical Institute (1992)
MD
Kishinev State Medical Institute (1991)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Dermatology; Melanoma; Pathology

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Anjela Galan's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

2022

2018

2017

2015

2008

2006

Clinical Care

Overview

Anjela Galan, MD, specializes in dermatopathology (skin pathology) at Yale Medicine in the Department of Dermatology, as well as in Surgical Pathology at Yale New Haven Hospital, and at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, Conn. In her work, she diagnoses tumors (neoplasms) and inflammatory skin disorders, using well-established and advanced techniques.

Dr. Galan is an integral member of Yale Cancer Center Melanoma Program, where she works closely with a specialized team that includes oncologic dermatologists, medical oncologists, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and basic science researchers, caring for patients with melanoma and a variety of other skin cancers. Dr. Galan is a panel member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for melanoma. She enjoys practicing highly specialized dermatopathology, staying current with advancements in her field, and helping patients. Her guiding principle is simple: “Always do your best and treat every patient the way you would like to be treated.”

An associate professor of dermatology and pathology at Yale School of Medicine, her research interests include melanocytic and non-melanocytic neoplasms, Borreliosis, and granulomatous disorders.

Clinical Specialties

Dermatology; Pathology

Board Certifications

  • Dermatopathology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Pathology
    Original Certification Date
    2008
  • Anatomic Pathology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Pathology
    Original Certification Date
    2008

Get In Touch

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Mailing Address

Dermatology

PO Box 208059, 333 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06520-8059

United States

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