Faculty by Location

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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