Our physicians
RHONDA QUAIN KLEIN, MD, MPH, FAAD
CO-FOUNDER + VP/TREASURER, MODERN DERMATOLOGY
Rhonda Q. Klein, MD, MPH, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with award-winning experience in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a local Westport mom to five children and a native of Fairfield County.
Dr. Klein received her BAS in bioengineering and MD from the University of Pennsylvania with honors, and her MPH from Columbia University. She completed her medical internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and her dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.
In addition to having award-winning experience in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Klein maintains an active role in academia and clinical research. She currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, and the West Haven VA Medical Center, as well as a Clinical Professor at Quinnipiac-Netter School of Medicine where she leads the core dermatology curriculum for medical students. She currently sits on the ASDS Public Service work group and the Penn Bioengineering advisory board, and previously served as an editor for the monthly broadcast, “Dialogues in Dermatology” of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Klein is a popular resource to writers across leading consumer and industry-facing beauty and lifestyle publications.
AWARDS + RECOGNITIONS
Castle Connolly “Top Doctors,” 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 + 2024 as featured in Moffly Media and Connecticut Magazine
Castle Connolly “Exceptional Women in Medicine” 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 + 2024
Castle Connolly “2024 New York Metro Top Doctors”
Fairfield County Top Doctor, 2022 and 2023
Americas Most Honored Doctors - Top 1% 2023, American Registry
Connecticut Top Doctors, 2022 as featured in Connecticut Magazine
Fairfield County Business Journal “40 Under 40” Awards Winner, 2019
Beauty Wire Magazine and Aesthetic Everything’s “Top 100 Dermatologists” and “Top 100 Aesthetic Doctors” on the East Coast, 2019
My Face My Body, New Practice of the Year (Modern Dermatology), 2019
My Face My Body, Dermatologist of the Year, 2020
Advanced Resident Training & Education Award Recipient, Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, 2011
Medical Dermatology Society Mentorship Program Winner, 2010
Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, Beta Chapter, 20
As a busy mom of Lucas, Tyler, Cam, Isla and Penelope and wife to Gentry, we asked Dr. Klein for her “Five Favorites in Fairfield County” and for some MD-approved mom hacks that can save all busy parents some precious time.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAVORITES
Date Night: The Whelk, The Cottage, Tavern at Graybarns
Family Day: Sports, sports and more sports! My kids love soccer, flag football and basketball, so most of our weekends are spent at games and tournaments. When we have a rare free day, we love spending time at Compo Beach with lots of sunscreen or on our boat in the Long Island Sound! During the winter, we love to ski and ice skate at Longshore. We are avid travelers and take any opportunity for a family vacation to Latin or South America to practice our Spanish and visit our prior au pairs!
Girls Night Out: Don Memo, La Plage, or Artisan in the summer
Retail Therapy: I’m a terrible shopper, so I often end up at Foot Reflexology when I need a little me-time therapy! Otherwise, if I need a quick outfit or gift, I often run into the She La La or Groove. If I am searching for my home or a hostess gift, my go-to is The Beehive in Fairfield. I try to support local businesses if shopping in person.
Workout/Wellness: Obsessed with my Peloton. My husband and I maintain a plant-based diet during the week, but we end up cheating a lot on the weekends when we’re at some of the aforementioned restaurants.
MD MOM HACKS
‘Tox everywhere- it works beautifully for migraines and TMJ, across the scalp to reduce oil and stretch out blowouts!
Aquaphor/Vaniply – there are tubes of each all over my house. These products can be used for everything from taking off makeup, soothing chapped lips or on a cut!
