Kemunto Mokaya, M.D

Kemunto Mokaya, M.D. (also known as Dr. Kemmy) is a board-certified, Ivy League-educated dermatologist. She specializes in medical, surgical, ethnic, and cosmetic dermatology and has over a decade of dermatologic experience.  

Dr. Mokaya earned her bachelor of science in Biology and her bachelor of arts in African studies at Yale University. She holds a master’s degree in Health Sciences from Yale. She attained her doctorate of medicine from Yale University School of Medicine in 2010. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Her Dermatology residency was at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). 

Patients love Dr. Kemmy because of the exemplary care she provides. She is thorough and detail-oriented. She has an infectious smile, outstanding bedside demeanor, and caring personality. Dr. Mokaya has high patient satisfaction scores, winning awards such as the Vitals “Top Doctors” recognition.

Dr. Kemmy is a best-selling author who wrote the book: “LIVE AND LOOK YOUNGER: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Youthful Skin and Ageless Beauty.” She is also a speaker and podcaster, and has been featured in magazines and popular media. Her mission is to empower people to optimize their skin health and overall wellness so that they can look fabulous, feel better, and thrive.   

She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) where she serves on several leadership committees. Dr. Mokaya has also written articles for scientific publications and medical books. She is a medical expert volunteer for the Albinism Society of Kenya.

Originally from Kenya, Dr. Kemmy is now a Texan who resides in the Woodlands with her husband, a cardiologist, and three children. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family. You may follow her on social media at @drKemmyMD.