Dr. Chern is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, home of the Fighting Irish. She went on to complete medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Chern completed her specialty training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she trained together with Dr. Richard Pierce. After finishing training, she stayed on staff as the Associate Residency Program Director at the military's flagship hospital. During her tenure, Dr. Chern was hand-selected to the White House Medical Treatment Team providing executive dermatologic services to White House Staff. In her next assignment, Dr. Chern was entrusted to provide dermatologic specialty care as the only Staff Dermatologist at Fort Drum, NY. Given the rural environment of the North Country, Dr. Chern also provided care to the local civilian residents in partnership with the local hospital.

Having remained closely connected since their time training together, Dr. Chern and Dr. Pierce ultimately decided to collaborate in private practice serving the residents of the Lowcountry. With the support of her family, Dr. Chern relocated to the Charleston area with her husband and three children. With the support of her family, Dr. Chern relocated to the Charleston area with her husband and three children.

Dr. Chern enjoys caring for patients of all ages with special interests in medical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. She values building long-term relationships with patients and families while providing thoughtful, personalized care. Outside the office, Dr. Chern enjoys spending time with her family, staying active outdoors, and cheering on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.