Faculty

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmed, please call (612) 625-5656.I see patients in the teaching resident clinic and conduct research through the Department of Dermatology and the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health

Research Summary

Melanoma etiology and survivorship; Lymphedema; Quality of Life; Clinical Trials

Clinical Summary

Medical; Pediatric; Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology

Bio

Bruce J. Bart, M.D. has been Chief of Dermatology at Hennepin County Medical Center and clinics, and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota since 1970. He is responsible for the medical student program for rotations in dermatology. Dr. Bart has a private practice at Hennepin Faculty Associates Multispecialty Clinics, and teaches at Hennepin County Medical Center and at the University of Minnesota.Dr Bart will be retiring on April 1, 2019. Replacing him as Chief of Dermatology will be Dr Jing Liu.

Bio

My primary role at the University is as a teacher and clinician. I enjoy lecturing and working with residents in clinic.

Research Summary

Onychomycosis

Clinical Summary

Nail disease; Connective tissue disease

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bigliardi please call (612) 625-5656.

Dr.Bigliardi is Professor and Director of Dermato-Allergy Division Department of Dermatology. He is working on building up a Dermato-Allergy Division at UMP focusing on diagnostic and management of various allergic conditions, such as contact dermatitis, food and drug allergies/intolerances

Research Summary

Clinical and Translational Research: novel designs and executions of clinical trials in skin, allergy and wound healing and integration of innovative non-invasive laser devices (e.g. Raman spectroscopy and photoacoustics MSOT) to study healthy and diseased skin in humans.

Skin Toxicology and Transcutaneous Absorption: combine and cross-validate information’s from in-vitro human 3D skin models (organotypic cultures) on microfluidic chips with in-vivo studies using novel laser devices and evaluate skin toxicology, transcutaneous absorption and metabolism of various compounds in skin; using novel CRISPR technology for real time toxicology on the organotypic skin; integrating 3D printing technologies.

Allergology and Immunology: drug induced allergies and intolerances; immunologic interactions with microbiome in skin; ethnic differences in allergic reactions; effects of pollution on allergens and immune system; role of skin barrier in skin irritation and sensitization to microbial and contact allergens.

Peripheral Opioid receptor research and Neurodermatology: Discoverer and key opinion leader of Opioid receptor system in skin and its effects on peripheral sensation (pain and itch), nerve regeneration and skin homeostasis, epidermal differentiation, adhesion, migration and their application in skin wound healing, ageing, modulation of cutaneous circadian rhythm and tumour growth. Role of peripheral nervous system and various neuropeptides/neurotransmitters in skin sensation, wound healing and interactions between peripheral nerves endings and skin cells using co-culture 2D and 3D models and electrophysiology, molecular biology and proteomics. Evaluating the role of skin cells as sensory cell with sensory receptors (e.g. olfactory, taste, opsin, touch) and modulating effects of opioids in transmitting all sensation. This includes investigations on the bi-directional interactions and role of Neuro-Immuno-Skin axis in skin pathophysiology.

Wound healing: biofilm and microbiome, wound infections; wound disorders; scar formation; novel wound dressings, allografts; cross-talk between immune cells, nerves and epidermal cells in wound healing.

Photobiology: study immediate and delayed effects of various light qualities (from UV to Infrared) on various skin cells in-vitro (including specific opsin receptors); design novel targeted photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy; development of novel devices to study standardized and reproducible the effects of defined wave lengths on skin cells in-vitro and human skin in-vivo.

Hair biology: differential expression of genes and proteins in healthy and diseased scalp skin; role of micro-RNA in hair biology and discovery of a new pathway involved in miniaturization of hair

Teaching Summary

Basic and translational research in Neurodermatology, skin pharmacology and Allergy/Immunology. This includes as well multidisciplinary research and development of modern non-invasive measurement methods and epithelia-on-chip.

Clinical Summary

Dermatology; Allergology

Research Summary

Neruo-immuno Interface Lab

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bohjanen, please call (612) 625-5656.

Dr. Bohjanen was in private practice at Raleigh Dermatology Associates in Raleigh, NC before joining the University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, in July 2000. Her interests include medical dermatology, especially cutaneous T cell lymphoma, psoriasis and blistering disorders.

Teaching Summary

Residency Program Director for the Combined Internal Medicine / Dermatology program; CTCL; Medical Dermatology; clinical research

Clinical Summary

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; Immunobullous disease; Medical dermatology; Psoriasis; Skin cancer

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boull, please call:
Pediatric Dermatology - (612) 365-6777
Adult Dermatology - (612) 625-5656

Research Summary

Cutaneous findings in Fanconi Anemia

Teaching Summary

Resident continuity clinic preceptor Clinical instructor Lecturer

Clinical Summary

Adult and pediatric skin disease

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Farah, please call:
(612) 625-5656 (Clinics and Surgery Center)
(763) 898-1440 (M Health Maple Grove Clinic)

Dr. Farah is Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dermatologist and Division Medical Director of Medical Dermatology, M Health Maple Grove Clinic, Founder and Director of the M Health Cosmetic Center, Dermatology.

Research Summary

Teaching Summary

Development of cosmetics and laser curriculum Faculty advisor for the Dermatology Interest Group.

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications:
Board Certified in Dermatology

Care Philosophy:
I strive to provide each patient with high quality, evidence based medical care in a caring environment.

Clinical Interests:
Medical dermatology; Cosmetic dermatology; Laser surgery; Hair loss; Acne; Skin rashes; Moles

Hospital Privileges:
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center; University of Minnesota Medical Center; University of Minnesota Children's Hospital

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fiessinger, please call:(612) 625-5656 - Clinics and Surgery Center(763) 898-1440 - M Health Maple Grove ClinicMy goal is to provide my patients with high quality, individualized and evidence-based care. I see a wide variety of patients in my practice, including general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and high-risk skin cancer patients, with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. I have joined several colleagues within the University of Minnesota Health healthcare system to form a multidisciplinary team of providers that diagnose and treat patients with high-risk skin cancers. I specialize in the care of patients that have a higher risk of developing melanoma and those diagnosed with melanoma.

Clinical Summary

Dermoscopy; Interdisciplinary melanoma clinic;Total body photography for pigmented lesions;Cosmetics

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gaddis, please call:
(612) 625-5656. Dr. Gaddis is Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology; Staff Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Minneapolis VA Medical Center

"I am committed to providing high-quality, high-value medical dermatologic care to my patients."

Teaching Summary

VAMC continuity clinic attending; JAMA Dermatology Journal Club leader; dermatopathology rotation preceptor; regular lecturer; clinical instructor; member of education committee. Academic interests include Dermatopathology and clinicopathologic correlation; lymphomas, immunobullous disease, complex medical dermatology

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests are: psoriasis, blistering diseases, dermatopathology

Bio

I am the residency coordinator for dermatology residents and University of Minnesota medical students rotating at our site as well as family medicine, internal medicine, and podiatry residents at Hennepin Healthcare who are interested in bolstering their learning with a dermatology elective. I am interested in reducing socioeconomic disparities in regards to access and fulfillment of healthcare. My academic passion is effectively treating patients with complex dermatologic disease.

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If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hook, please call (612) 365-6777.Participant in resident and medical student education, both clinically, and didactically. Dr. Hook regularly publishes, teaches and presents at national medical meetings. She serves as a reviewer for the medical journal Pediatric Dermatology. She is married and has four young children.

Clinical Summary

• Hemangiomas and vascular malformations • Pediatric dermatologic surgery • Laser treatment of birthmarks • Inherited skin disease • Epidermolysis bullosa • Ichthyosis • Neonatal dermatology • Common pediatric dermatology (atopic dermatitis, moles, acne, rashes)

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hordinsky, please call (612) 625-5656.

Maria K. Hordinsky, M.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota and is also the Director of the Department’s Clinical Research Division. Dr. Hordinsky is recognized for her expertise and research in hair diseases and the peripheral nervous system as it relates to hair follicle biology. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Scarring Alopecia Foundation. She is also an Immediate Past President of the American Hair Research Society (North, South, Central).

Dr. Hordinsky was a recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and has over 200 publications. She regularly lectures and teaches on hair diseases and divides her time between seeing patients with residents and medical students in her clinical practice associated with University of Minnesota Physicians, doing clinical research, teaching, and administration.

Teaching Summary

Director, UMMC Dermatology clinical rotation for 3rd and 4th year medical students; Hair Disease Research; Mentor to the clinical research fellow at the UMMC site and medical students interested in Dermatology.

Clinical Summary

General dermatology; Hair diseases in children and adults; Genetic dermatology; Cutaneous T cell lymphoma; Neurodermatology; Skin cancer

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My role through the University includes the mentoring and teaching of dermatology residents in both the outpatient clinic setting and the inpatient hospital setting, as well as through formal didactic lectures throughout the year. I also am involved in mentoring residents in academic writing of research proposals and manuscripts. My clinical research interests include contact dermatitis, medical dermatology, and hospital dermatology.

Research Summary

Contact Dermatitis; Medical Dermatology; Hospital Dermatology

Clinical Summary

Contact Dermatitis; Medical Dermatology; Hospital Dermatology

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I serve as an instructor for the outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, as well as procedural dermatology for residents and medical students that rotation through HCMC. I also serve as a mentor for residents in clinical research, as well as students who have an interest in dermatology. My academic interests include cutaneous diseases in patients with skin of color, complex medical dermatology, Hansen's disease

Research Summary

Skin of color; complex medical dermatology

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Maguiness, please call: (612) 365-6777 - Pediatric Dermatology Clinic (763) 898-1440 - M Health Maple Grove Clinic

Clinical Summary

Vascular Anomalies: Hemangiomas, Port Wine Stain/Capillary malformations, Venous malformations Laser treatment of Vascular Birthmarks Pigmented lesions and other Birthmarks Inflammatory skin diseases: Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis

Bio

I am a dermatologist with a special interest in complex medical dermatology particularly cutaneous lymphomas and connective tissue diseases such as Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Systemic Sclerosis. I completed a fellowship at NYU in advanced medical dermatology with an emphasis in these areas. I enjoy collaborating with other physicians to provide high quality, patient centered, multi-disciplinary care for individuals with these types of rare and complicated diseases.

Clinical Summary

B and T cell lymphoma, Lupus, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis, Severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions, hospital dermatology.

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Maher, please call: (612) 625-5656.

Dr. Maher is a Professor, Director of Dermatology, and Mohs Fellowship Director at University of Minnesota. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Mohs surgery and facial reconstruction. His research focuses on outcome measurement and the development of new reconstructive techniques.

Teaching Summary

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program Director, clinical instructor. Development of new reconstructive techniques, flap mechanics, core outcome set development, registry development.

Clinical Summary

Clinics:
Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center

Board Certifications:
American Board of Dermatology

Clinical Interests:
Mohs Surgery; Dermatologic Oncology

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If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mansh, please call: (612) 625-5656.

My goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care individualized to each patient. I practice general and complex medical dermatology as well as surgical dermatology. I serve as Co-Director of the High-Risk Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Clinic, which provides for screening, prevention, and management of non-melanoma skin cancers among immunosuppressed or other susceptible patients, including solid organ transplant recipients. I also serve as Co-Director of the Dermatology Gender Care Clinic, which provides minimally invasive gender affirming procedures, such as a laser hair removal, and helps manage dermatologic side effects of masculinizing or feminizing hormone therapy among transgender and other non-binary individuals. I conduct epidemiologic and clinical research aimed at improving dermatologic care for these unique populations.

Research Summary

Epidemiology; Clinical research; Health disparities research; Non-melanoma skin cancer; Health-related quality of life and psychosocial impact of chronic skin diseases; Sexual and gender minority health

Clinical Summary

Clinics:
Dermatology Clinic; Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center

Board Certifications:
Dermatology

Clinical Interests:
Screening and prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer in solid organ transplant recipients; management of cutaneous side effects of masculinizing and feminizing hormone therapy; minimally-invasive gender-affirming procedures such as laser hair removal; complex medical dermatology; acne vulgaris; androgenetic alopecia

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mattox, please call:
(612) 625-5656 (Clinics and Surgery Center)
(763) 898-1440 (M Health Maple Grove Clinic)

Research Summary

Quality measures and outcomes of Mohs; Reconstruction and skin surgery; Clinical trials; Bedside technology applications; Laser, light, and energy device applications; Non-surgical cutaneous oncology.

Clinical Summary

Clinics:
Dermatology Clinic

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine; Dermatology

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller, please call (612) 625-5656.

Research Summary

Cutaneous graft-versus-host disease; Inflammatory dermatopathology; Melanoma

Clinical Summary

Hospital dermatology; Adverse drug reactions; Dermatopathology

Bio

I am a pediatric dermatologist who strives to provide evidence based and individualized medical care to all patients. I have a special interest in vascular lesions, pediatric procedural dermatology, and inpatient dermatologic care.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholson please call:
(612) 365-6777 - Pediatric Dermatology Clinic
(763) 898-1440 - M Health Maple Grove Clinic

Research Summary

Pediatric vascular lesions and infantile hemangiomas.

Clinical Summary

Clinics: Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Pediatric Specialty Clinic: Discovery Clinic, M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center- Maple Grove

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pearson, please call: (612) 625-5656.

I strive to provide individualized, evidence-based care for all of my patients.

Research Summary

Autoimmune connective tissue disease, autoimmune bullous disease

Clinical Summary

Clinics:
Dermatology Clinic

Board Certifications:
Dermatology

Clinical Interests:
Dermatomyositis, cutaneous lupus, systemic sclerosis, pemphigoid, pemphigus, severe cutaneous drug reactions, morphea

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Polcari, please call (612) 365-6777.

Teaching Summary

Program Director for the Dermatology Residency Program, Lecturer, Clinical Instructor Academic interests include general pediatric dermatology and Pediatric laser and skin surgery. Active in resident education and curriculum development at a departmental and national level. Peer reviewer for Pediatric Dermatology and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Clinical Summary

Pediatric Specialty Care-Explorer Clinic; Pediatric Specialty Care-St. Paul

Bio

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schultz, please call: (612) 625-5656.

I am a medical dermatologist with a special interest in autoimmune blistering diseases. I am dedicated to improving the lives of patients through evidence-based, high-quality, and individualized care. I strive to provide every patient with a thorough and compassionate visit.

Research Summary

My research interests are autoimmune blistering diseases and quality improvement. I am working to develop a registry of patients with autoimmune blistering diseases so that further advances in the study of these conditions can be occur.

Teaching Summary

I am engaged in teaching residents and medical students about the field of dermatology, particularly complex medical dermatology.

Clinical Summary

Clinics:
Clinics and Surgery Center; Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Board Certifications:
Dermatology; Internal Medicine

Clinical Interests:
Autoimmune blistering diseases Complex medical dermatology.

Bio

Dr. Shaik's research expertise is in Dermatology and Immunology with focus on biology and immunology of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-?) and its potential implications for therapy in autoimmunity, fibrosis and cancer.

Research Summary

Transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF?), a pleotropic cytokine, has dual role in cancer progression. It acts as a tumor-suppressor by promoting cytostasis and apoptosis during early stages while mediating invasion and metastasis during later stages of cancer progression. TGF? is secreted as part of a latent complex that has to be liberated to be biologically active, a process termed activation. A heterodimeric transmembrane integrin ?v?6 (comprising of integrins ?v (Itgav) and beta6 (Itgb6)) promotes TGF? signaling by activating latent TGF?. Itgb6 is highly expressed in advanced cancers that correlate with poor patient prognosis. Our goal is to elucidate pathways that regulate expression of Itgb6 on aggressive tumors that can be targeted therapeutically to block and reverse metastatic progression of advanced cancers.

Teaching Summary

Research training of students and postdocs

Bio

Erin Warshaw, MD MS was born in Japan and grew up in Southeast Asia in a military family. She received her undergraduate degree from Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Following graduation, she traveled and studied alternative medicine for a year in India and England on a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Her medical school training was supported by a Robert J. Woodruff Fellowship to Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA where she also completed her internship and dermatology residency. She served as chief resident during her last year of residency.Dr. Warshaw joined the staff at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Minnesota in 1996 and became VA Dermatology Chief in 1997. She completed a 3-year VA career development award with a master's degree in clinical research from the University of Minnesota in 2004.Dr. Warshaw is co-director of the Contact Dermatitis Clinic at Park Nicollet. She also runs the dermatology clinical research unit at the Minneapolis VA. She has held a number of VA and investigator-initiated grants in the areas of teledermatology, cutaneous fungal diseases, skin cancer, and allergic contact dermatitis. Dr. Warshaw has mentored over 50 medical students, residents, and junior faculty as well as 22 dermatology clinical research fellows.Dr. Warshaw served as President of the American Contact Dermatitis Society from 2007-2009 and has been a member of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group since 2004. She is the Associate Editor for Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Dermatitis and past Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. She has authored 207 peer-reviewed publications.

Research Summary

Clinical trials; skin cancer; allergic contact dermatitis; teledermatology

Clinical Summary

Occupational; Contact Dermatitis