Find the Cause First
We look for why a concern started before choosing a treatment, so care addresses the source rather than masking symptoms.
Atlanta, GA
About SOCAH Center: A Culturally Inclusive Dermatology and Hair Practice in Atlanta, GA
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SOCAH Center is a dermatology, hair loss and wellness practice in Atlanta, GA, founded in 2015 and led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD. Our team of about 20 provides medical dermatology, hair loss treatment, cosmetic dermatology, a dermatologist-supervised medical hair salon and non-invasive wellness care for babies, children, teens and adults. Every plan starts by finding the cause of a concern, and every treatment decision is made together with the patient.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD. Last updated: October 2026.
What Guides Our Care at SOCAH Center
Partnership in Every Decision
Patients and providers build plans together, with time set aside for questions and honest discussion of every option.
Culturally Inclusive Care
Every skin tone, hair type, culture and identity is welcomed, understood and treated with the same care and respect.
Natural and Traditional Options
Plans can blend prescription medicine with holistic and lifestyle approaches, matched to your comfort level.
Education and Prevention
We teach patients, stylists and barbers to recognize scalp and skin problems early, when they are easier to treat.
Safety and Clinical Oversight
Every service, from a prescription to a laser session or salon treatment, runs under a board-certified dermatologist with strict safety protocols.
Our Story and Approach to Care in Atlanta
Dedicated to the science of personalized skin care and specialized hair services.
Dr. Hill founded the Skin of Culture and Hair Center, known today as SOCAH Center, in 2015 on a simple principle: a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve the health of your hair, skin and nails. An Atlanta native with extensive training in traditional dermatology and a national reputation in medical hair loss, she wanted a practice where patients are heard, examined thoroughly and offered real choices.
The practice has grown to a team of about 20, and the approach has stayed the same. We keep a smaller patient load than many practices so providers can build rapport and give attention to the details. Plans are shaped around each person's lifestyle, culture and comfort with medical or more holistic treatment, and many patients combine traditional prescriptions with natural options. Patient and provider decide together which plan fits best.
Every service, from a prescription for eczema to a laser session or a scalp treatment in our salon, runs under the supervision of a board-certified dermatologist. New patients have a full history review and exam first, procedures begin only after informed consent, devices and products are chosen for their safety record, laser settings are adjusted to each patient's skin tone and hair type, and treatment rooms follow strict cleaning and sterilization protocols. Your first visit focuses on the cause of the concern, confirmed with dermoscopy, a biopsy, patch testing or lab work when needed, and you leave with a clear plan and a follow-up schedule. We explain what a treatment can and cannot do, suggest a simpler option when it makes more sense, and would rather set realistic expectations than overpromise.
Medical Leadership at SOCAH Center in Atlanta
SOCAH Center is led by founder and medical director Dr. Hill, supported by physician assistant Tyrone Nieves-Martinez, MSHS, PA-C. Our licensed aestheticians, dermatologist-supervised medical hair salon professionals and patient care staff complete a team of about 20. You can meet every SOCAH Center provider and read their full backgrounds.
Our Team
Board-certified dermatology leadership and an experienced clinical team
Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD Founder and Medical Director, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD, is the founder and medical director of SOCAH Center in Atlanta, GA, and a board-certified dermatologist nationally recognized for the diagnosis and treatment of medical hair loss disorders. An Atlanta native, she opened SOCAH Center in 2015 in the Northlake area so that patients from Atlanta, Decatur, Tucker and Brookhaven could have hair, scalp and skin concerns evaluated with the same medical care. Her focus on trichology, the medical study of hair and scalp disorders, sits on a foundation of extensive training in traditional dermatology. She is also sensitive to patients who prefer a more holistic path to healing, and she builds every plan around the person in the exam chair. about Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD
Education and Training
- Graduate of Clark Atlanta University
- Doctor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
- Clinical and epidemiology research fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine
- Pediatric internship, North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York
- Chief Resident during dermatology training at the University of Texas at Houston-MD Anderson Cancer Center
Board Certification and Memberships
- Board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and AAD Excellence in Dermatology Fellow
- Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD. Last updated: October 2026.
Tyrone Nieves-Martinez, MSHS, PA-C Physician Associate Tyrone Nieves-Martinez, MSHS, PA-C, is a dermatology physician associate at SOCAH Center in Atlanta, GA, providing inclusive, personalized care for patients of all skin tones, hair types and backgrounds. Originally from Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Tyrone has a particular interest in hair loss and helps patients weigh the medical and procedural options available to them. As a native Spanish speaker, he sees patients in English or Spanish from Atlanta, Doraville, Chamblee, Tucker and across the metro area. He takes time to understand each patient's concerns, goals, lifestyle and hair-care practices before recommending a plan. about Tyrone Nieves-Martinez, MSHS, PA-C
Education and Clinical Experience
- Physician Assistant degree from The George Washington University
- Previous clinical experience at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Background in family medicine, giving him a strong foundation in comprehensive medical care
Languages and Communities
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with Spanish as his native language
- Passionate about serving Hispanic and Latino communities with culturally responsive care
- Welcomes patients from diverse communities, including LGBTQIA+ patients
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD. Last updated: October 2026.
