Directors
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, especially autoimmune diseases
Life Interests and Hobbies
Travel, outdoor sports (skiing, snowboarding, hiking, wakeboarding, waterskiing), spending time with family, cooking
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, especially autoimmune diseases
Life Interests and Hobbies
Travel, outdoor sports (skiing, snowboarding, hiking, wakeboarding, waterskiing), spending time with family, cooking
Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
Intermountain Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetics, Eczema, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Psoriasis, Skin cancer, Melanoma
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son. Being outdoors. All kinds of movement – cycling, yoga, hiking and soccer.
University of Minnesota
Internship
Intermountain Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetics, Eczema, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Psoriasis, Skin cancer, Melanoma
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son. Being outdoors. All kinds of movement – cycling, yoga, hiking and soccer.
Departmental Chairs
Medical School
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Internship
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Colorado
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Department Chair of Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, running, fishing, coffee
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Internship
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Colorado
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Department Chair of Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, running, fishing, coffee
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine, Preliminary Year
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, Epic/Information Technology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, listening to podcasts, cooking and baking
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine, Preliminary Year
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, Epic/Information Technology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, listening to podcasts, cooking and baking
Faculty
Undergraduate
University of Minnesota
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology (skin cancer, autoimmune disease, pediatric dermatology)
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, waterskiing, reading
University of Minnesota
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology (skin cancer, autoimmune disease, pediatric dermatology)
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, waterskiing, reading
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, hospital consult dermatopathology, resident and primary care education in skin biopsy technique, process/systems improvement, direct immunofluorescence.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Rowing, yoga, salsa dancing
Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, hospital consult dermatopathology, resident and primary care education in skin biopsy technique, process/systems improvement, direct immunofluorescence.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Rowing, yoga, salsa dancing
Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
Creighton University Medical Center, Preliminary Medicine
Residency
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Waterskiing, volleyball, baking, and spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
Creighton University Medical Center, Preliminary Medicine
Residency
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Waterskiing, volleyball, baking, and spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs
Medical School
University of Iowa Health Care
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dermatopathology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, nevi, and skin cancer.
Life Interests and Hobbies
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, gardening, traveling and spending time with family.
University of Iowa Health Care
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dermatopathology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, nevi, and skin cancer.
Life Interests and Hobbies
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, gardening, traveling and spending time with family.
Medical School
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Internship
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern, Dermatology
Fellowship
University of Colorado Hospital, Pediatric Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Pediatric dermatology, acne, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, vitiligo
Life Interests and Hobbies
Salsa dancing, bowling, moving my body, being outside, cooking and spending time with loved ones.
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Internship
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern, Dermatology
Fellowship
University of Colorado Hospital, Pediatric Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Pediatric dermatology, acne, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, vitiligo
Life Interests and Hobbies
Salsa dancing, bowling, moving my body, being outside, cooking and spending time with loved ones.
Medical School
University of Virginia
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, resident mentorship and education
Life Interests and Hobbies
Photography, art, music, theater, travel
University of Virginia
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, resident mentorship and education
Life Interests and Hobbies
Photography, art, music, theater, travel
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency
Medical School
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Melanoma, melanocytic tumors and nevi; skin cancer; histiocytoses; rashes; benign neoplasms; cutaneous lymphomas
Life Interests and Hobbies
Enjoys performance of music and composition, outdoor activities, and running.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Melanoma, melanocytic tumors and nevi; skin cancer; histiocytoses; rashes; benign neoplasms; cutaneous lymphomas
Life Interests and Hobbies
Enjoys performance of music and composition, outdoor activities, and running.
Medical School
University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine
Internship
Virginia Mason, Transitional Year
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer, inflammatory dermatoses
Life Interests and Hobbies
Yoga, running, sailing and watching the Minnesota Timberwolves
University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine
Internship
Virginia Mason, Transitional Year
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer, inflammatory dermatoses
Life Interests and Hobbies
Yoga, running, sailing and watching the Minnesota Timberwolves
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR)
Internship
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR)
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatologic (and particularly Mohs) surgery, melanoma
Life Interests and Hobbies
Gardening, jogging, playing board games or doing puzzles of any sort, fishing
Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR)
Internship
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR)
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatologic (and particularly Mohs) surgery, melanoma
Life Interests and Hobbies
Gardening, jogging, playing board games or doing puzzles of any sort, fishing
Medical School
Oregon Health & Sciences University – 2009
Oregon Health & Sciences University – 2009
Residency in Pathology
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital – 2013
Fellowship
Dermatopathology: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn – 2014
Certifications
Am Bd of Pathology-Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Path
Am Bd of Pathology-Dermatopathology
Life Interests and Hobbies
I like to hang out with my wife and three kids. And I enjoy lots of baseball and basketball.
Medical School
Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education – 2003
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation – 2004
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education – 2007
Certifications
Am Bd of Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Refugee and Immigrant Health, Infectious Diseases Related to Dermatology, Skin Diseases in Returning Travelers
Life Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy long hikes and exploring new places with my husband and our two active young boys.
Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education – 2003
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation – 2004
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education – 2007
Certifications
Am Bd of Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Refugee and Immigrant Health, Infectious Diseases Related to Dermatology, Skin Diseases in Returning Travelers
Life Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy long hikes and exploring new places with my husband and our two active young boys.
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, General Surgery
Residency
University of Minnesota, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
Mohs micrographic surgery and laser fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer detection and skin cancer therapies as well as prevention, the issue of multiple cancerous primaries and their relationship to cancer syndromes and immunosuppressed states, reconstruction and dermoscopy
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, outdoor activities, travel, art
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, General Surgery
Residency
University of Minnesota, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
Mohs micrographic surgery and laser fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer detection and skin cancer therapies as well as prevention, the issue of multiple cancerous primaries and their relationship to cancer syndromes and immunosuppressed states, reconstruction and dermoscopy
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, outdoor activities, travel, art
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical and surgical dermatology, complex medical dermatology, alopecia
Life Interests and Hobbies
Any sport or activity – running, volleyball, golf, tennis – to name a few. My wife and I enjoy exploring the different restaurants and coffee shops around the Twin Cities.
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical and surgical dermatology, complex medical dermatology, alopecia
Life Interests and Hobbies
Any sport or activity – running, volleyball, golf, tennis – to name a few. My wife and I enjoy exploring the different restaurants and coffee shops around the Twin Cities.
Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Dermoscopy, Ethics, Mentorship
Life Interests and Hobbies
My two kids. Nature, camping, travel, meditation, reading, drawing, DIY home improvement projects, psychology of wellness, and naps.
University of Minnesota
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Dermoscopy, Ethics, Mentorship
Life Interests and Hobbies
My two kids. Nature, camping, travel, meditation, reading, drawing, DIY home improvement projects, psychology of wellness, and naps.
Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
University of Utah, Internal Medicine
Residency
Dartmouth Hitchcock and Stony Brook University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, travel, reading, fitness.
University of Minnesota
Internship
University of Utah, Internal Medicine
Residency
Dartmouth Hitchcock and Stony Brook University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, travel, reading, fitness.
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology, pregnancy dermatosis
Life Interests and Hobbies
I travel, practice yoga and read.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology, pregnancy dermatosis
Life Interests and Hobbies
I travel, practice yoga and read.
Medical School
University of Wisconsin
Internship
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatitis, dysplastic nevi,
psoriasis, and skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son and traveling
University of Wisconsin
Internship
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatitis, dysplastic nevi,
psoriasis, and skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son and traveling
Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
University of South Dakota, Transitional Year
Residency
Saint Louis University, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Fitness, travel, and my two children
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
University of South Dakota, Transitional Year
Residency
Saint Louis University, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Fitness, travel, and my two children
Medical School
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas
Internship
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, complex rashes, atopic dermatitis.
Life Interests and Hobbies
My children are grown and I am expecting my first grandbaby. I love Yoga, walking, reading and playing with my pets.
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas
Internship
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Texs Medical Branch Galvestion Texas
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, complex rashes, atopic dermatitis.
Life Interests and Hobbies
My children are grown and I am expecting my first grandbaby. I love Yoga, walking, reading and playing with my pets.
Medical School
Eastern Virginia University Medical School
Internship
Eastern Virginia University Medical School
Residency
HealthPartners Institute
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Eastern Virginia University Medical School
Internship
Eastern Virginia University Medical School
Residency
HealthPartners Institute
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Internship
University of South Dakota, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Fitness, travel, and my two children
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Internship
University of South Dakota, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Fitness, travel, and my two children
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact Dermatitis and pediatric dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Group excercise classes, walking with friends, road biking, and cross-country skiing
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact Dermatitis and pediatric dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Group excercise classes, walking with friends, road biking, and cross-country skiing
Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency
Marshfield Clinic
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Baking, running, swimming, kayaking
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency
Marshfield Clinic
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Baking, running, swimming, kayaking
Medical School
Northwestern University
Internship
Olive View–UCLA Medical Center
Residency & Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mohs micrographic surgery, pre-cancerous skin conditions, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors.
Northwestern University
Internship
Olive View–UCLA Medical Center
Residency & Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mohs micrographic surgery, pre-cancerous skin conditions, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors.
Medical School
Rush Medical College
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, biking on routes and trails throughout Minneapolis, downhill skiing, acoustic guitar (traditional and folk songs)
Rush Medical College
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, biking on routes and trails throughout Minneapolis, downhill skiing, acoustic guitar (traditional and folk songs)
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetic and medical dermatology disease
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and traveling
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetic and medical dermatology disease
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and traveling
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, bicycling, playing with my kids
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, bicycling, playing with my kids
Medical School
University of California San Francisco
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, sun protection, skin cancer screening and prevention and health policy.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Away from the office, I enjoy a great yoga practice and outdoor sports.
University of California San Francisco
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, sun protection, skin cancer screening and prevention and health policy.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Away from the office, I enjoy a great yoga practice and outdoor sports.