About
About Dr. Kemmy
Kemunto Mokaya, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Kemmy) is a highly respected board-certified dermatologist, mindset coach, and speaker. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved to the United States for undergraduate studies at Yale University. She graduated from the Yale School of Medicine with her Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and masters degree in Health Science (MHS). 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).
“It is possible to live a limitless life to its full potential!
While you’re at it, get your glam on and glow inside and outside!”
Dr. Kemmy has over 10 years of clinical practice in Dermatology and has cared for thousands of patients. She is highly skilled in medical, surgical, ethnic, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Kemmy also practices lifestyle medicine and incorporates evidence-based lifestyle interventions like nutrition, exercise and stress management to enhance patient care. 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. She has high patient satisfaction scores, winning awards such as the “Top Doctors” recognition. Dr. Kemmy is using her knowledge and experience to develop a platinum-level skincare line. Her mission is to help people gain healthy, radiant skin so that they can boost their confidence, age gracefully, and look their best.
“Living a limitless life to its full potential” is Dr. Kemmy’s mantra.
As a mindset coach, she a has empowered many women to achieve their dreams. She is also an international speaker, author and podcaster. Dr. Kemmy speaks dynamically on all matters related to skin and mindset in conferences, corporations, churches, and universities. She is a best-selling author, and the host of the Live and Look Younger podcast. She is also a blogger and a prolific media expert who contributes to publications like the Huffington Post, Healthline, NBC, Ebony, and many others.
Dr. Kemmy is diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD) and the American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) where she serves on several leadership committees. She has participated in the Harvard Surgical Leadership Program and the ASDS Future Leaders Network. She is a medical expert volunteer for the Albinism Society of Kenya. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, and gardening. You may follow and connect with Dr. Kemmy on social media with the handle: @drKemmyMD
My Story
“A woman’s place is in the kitchen and by her husband’s feet.” This was a common sentiment in Kenya, when I was growing up. Girls and women were often discouraged from pursuing their dreams. My parents raised me differently and infused a sense of confidence in me. I was a persistent, hardworking, straight-A student who believed that my life had limitless possibilities. In high school, I read the book “Think Big,” and prayed that I would end up at Yale University and become an amazing physician.
With a lot of faith, effort, and determination, my dreams actually came true! I enrolled at Yale College in the summer of 2001, joined the medical school four years later, and eventually became a board-certified dermatologist after completing residency at UCSF. I felt very honored because Dermatology is one of the most competitive and highly desired medical specialties. It is not a well-represented field, and just 3% of dermatologists are African-American.
With a lot of faith, effort, and determination, my dreams actually came true! I enrolled at Yale College in the summer of 2001, joined the medical school four years later, and eventually became a board-certified dermatologist after completing residency at UCSF. I felt very honored because Dermatology is one of the most competitive and highly desired medical specialties. It is not a well-represented field, and just 3% of dermatologists are African-American.
I moved to East Tennessee to join my husband after residency, and started the Dermatology department at a busy multi-specialty group. I felt like I was living the dream life: I had a great job, a dedicated husband, beautiful children, and a lovely home. In 2019, my family had a near-death experience when an aircraft we were flying had an engine failure. That shocking experience caused me to re-evaluate my life and realize that although I was happy and comfortable, I was not living up to my full potential and fulfilling my life’s purpose.
Therefore, I moved out of my comfort zone. I enrolled in leadership programs, read books, listened to podcasts, and hired a coach. The result? This new version of me that’s embracing new opportunities and touching more lives. I am now a mindset coach, speaker, best-selling author, and podcaster. I am trying to live the best version of my life, and would love to enhance your life as well!
Therefore, I moved out of my comfort zone. I enrolled in leadership programs, read books, listened to podcasts, and hired a coach. The result? This new version of me that’s embracing new opportunities and touching more lives. I am now a mindset coach, speaker, best-selling author, and podcaster. I am trying to live the best version of my life, and would love to enhance your life as well!