Faculty by Location

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

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Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness is a double board certified Pediatric Dermatologist and the Division Director for Pediatric Dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She has clinical and research interests in vascular birthmarks and is the Director of the UMMCH multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic. Dr. Maguiness is a national leader in Pediatric Dermatology, and currently serves as President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. Her focus on education has made her a sought after speaker in the field. Dr. Maguiness is active on social media, you can find and follow her @dr.sheilagh.m on instagram and @drsheilagh on tiktok. Dr. Maguiness is routinely recognized for her outstanding clinical care in Pediatric Dermatology as a Top Doctor in Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly Magazine annually since 2015, and has been named Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2022. 

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

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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 Procedures. 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

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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. Residency Program Co-Director for the Combined Internal Medicine/Dermatology program.

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.