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After training at the top medical schools in the USA (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford Medical School), Dr. Peppercorn devoted his career to the creation and operation of one of the most respected full-service state-of-the-art university quality dermatology centers in the country. Dr. Peppercorn has had more than 5,500 patient visits here on SkyMD since he joined us in 2019. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. His prior work experience includes teaching dermatology residents as a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford Medical School. He has also been proud to receive many "Best Physician" and "Top Patient Satisfaction" awards during the past 30-plus years of being a dermatologist. In addition to treating all aspects of medical dermatology listed below, some of his other interests are the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer as well as in-office CO2 laser skin rejuvenation and laser treatment of varicose veins. He was one of the first dermatologists to use lasers for cosmetic skin rejuvenation, skin enhancement, and removal of varicose veins.

Acne treatment, Actinic keratosis (pre-cancers), Alopecia, Aphthous ulcers (cold sores), Athlete's foot fungus, Atopic Dermatitis, Diagnosis of Atypical moles, Diagnosis of Basal cell carcinoma, Blistering disease. Care for contact dermatitis, dry skin dermatitis and nummular dermatitis, Cradle cap, Cysts, Dermatitis, Diaper rash, Dry skin dermatitis, Diagnosis of Diseases of the nails, Drug reactions, Dry skin, Eczema, Fungus Infection, Hair loss, Herpes, Impetigo, Inflammatory skin diseases, Keratosis, Lice, Diagnosis of Melanoma, Mole checks, Nummular dermatitis, Diagnosis of Pigmented lesions, Plant dermatitis, Psoriasis treatment, Rashes, Rosacea treatment, Scabies, Shingles, Skin infections, Skin cancer screening, Diagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma, Wound healing and assistance with healing after skin surgical procedures and skin injuries. Yeast infections.

Professional Summary

Board-certified Dermatologist and Physician Leader
Expert in Patient Satisfaction, Patient Experience, and Practice Management
Cable Television Host, Producer & Writer
Medical Journal Editor

Recognition, Management & Elected Positions

• Best Citizen Award of Yuba City, California
• Best Physician Awards of Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Counties
• Best Doctor Office Awards
• Top Patient Satisfaction Award - Specialist - Sutter Medical Foundation
• Board of Directors - Gold Country Bank
• Board of Directors - American Cancer Society, Yuba Unit
• Board of Directors - Rideout Hospital Foundation
• Board of Directors - United Way of Yuba
• Elected to the Board of Trustees - Franklin School District
• Elected as President, Franklin School District
• State of CA Gubernatorial Appointment - Medical Board of California, Medical Quality Committee
• Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Stanford Medical School
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Medical Director of Quality & Patient Experience, North Medical Group
• Television Host, Producer & Writer, The Medical Explorer Television Program
• Editor, Johns Hopkins Medical Journal

Certification

American Board of Dermatology - 1982 (Lifetime)

40+ years

General, Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology

Utah, Montana, Florida, North Dakota, Idaho, Nevada, Indiana, New Hampshire, Alaska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Vermont, Arkansas, Ohio, Kansas, Georgia, Texas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Louisiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, South Carolina, Michigan, California, Wisconsin, Rhode Island.

Dr. Rahbar is a board certified dermatologist with specialty interest in medical dermatology. After finishing studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Emory University, she proceeded to receive her doctorate from Vanderbilt School of Medicine. She completed her dermatologist specialty training at the University of Virginia, and since then has practiced in Virginia, New York and is now based in her beautiful home city of Charleston SC. Her passion of dermatology includes general medical dermatology and also international dermatology including medical trips to Haiti and Uganda. She has also completed the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program, as she believes in treating the whole patient and not simply the symptom. Outside of medicine Dr. Rahbar enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and sitting down with a good book.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections, such as scabies or head lice.

Education

July 2014 Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
2006-2010 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN Date of graduation: May 2010 Burrus Academic Scholarship Canby Robinson Society Student Scholarship
2002-2005 Emory University, Atlanta, GA Date of graduation: May 2005 Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Minor in French Studies
2001-2002 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business The Wharton Business School: Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Economics Business Department Honors: Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES and AWARDS

Investigator Effects of bimatoprost and dermarolling on treatment of vitiligo
Author Congenital Intraepidermal Poroma ASDP Poster
Winter 2014 Recipient of UVA Center for Global Health Award
Fall 2013 Winner of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Resident Scholarship
Fall 2012 Winner of Top 10 Resident Case Presentations: Cosmetic Surgery Forum
Spring 2008 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Completed six-week intensive training program of the MBSR course as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
2006-2007 Emphasis Program Project: Cancer Occurring in the Setting of HIV in Buenos Aires, Argentina Advisor: Dan Masys, M.D., Professor & Chair of Biomedical Informatics Developed and piloted a test case report form for non-AIDS defining cancer used in the Fundación Huesped in Buenos Aires
Spring 2006 Microbes and Defense Academic Society Induction based on academic performance in microbiology and immunology
Spring 2006 Overall Fellowship Travel Grant Annual award to support medical students pursuing individual international medical projects

LEADERSHIP

2012-2014 Resident Liaison to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
2006-2010 VAMOS – Vanderbilt Medicine’s Organization for Spanish Director and Founder Accomplishments include institution of a Spanish elective course, development of a certification program, and annual fundraising events
2006-2010 Wellness Program Chairman – Mind Committee; Member of Executive Council Chosen to direct mindfulness and mental health wellness through advocacy, event planning and organization, and resource access
2006-2007 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN Class Officer - Social Chair Elected as class representative to coordinate events and communication both within and around the Vanderbilt medical community

SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM

2011-2015 Volunteer at the Charlottesville Free Clinic, Charlottesville, VA
2014-2015 Volunteer at the International Refugee Committee, Charlottesville, VA English teacher
Feb-Mar 2014Medical Mission trip to Mbarara University of Science and Technology Mbarara, Uganda Worked and gave lectures in a dermatology clinic within the university hospital
Aug 2012 Medical Mission Trip to Haiti Grande Colline region One week of daily dermatology clinics serving the remote local population
Summer 2012 Volunteer dermatologist at the Remote Access Medicine Fair in Wise, VA
2009-2010 Conexión Américas, Nashville, TN Weekly meeting with native Spanish-speaking language partner

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Present Member of the SC Medical Association, Medical Society of South Carolina, SC Academy of Dermatology and Dermatology Surgery
2014-present Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology
2014-present Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
2006-2014 Member of the American Medical Student Association
2011-present Member of the American Academy of Dermatology 2011-2014 Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

PUBLICATIONS – Peer Reviewed
Fang F., Larsen D., Wilson B. Keratosis alba: re-presentation of a new entity. Accepted SKINmed Journal September 2015
Echols K., Fang F., Patterson JW. Lupus miliaris disseminates faciei: A clinicopathologic study of 10 patients. Accepted: 2014 Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Sarmast S., Fang F., Zic J. Case Letter: Vibratory angioedema in a trumpet professor. Cutis: 2014 Feb; 93(2).
Fang F. What’s your diagnosis? Gram negative toe web infection. Internal Medicine Consultant: 2013;53(11):838-839.
Portal C., Fang F., Wilson B. What’s your diagnosis? Clear Cell Acanthoma. Cutis: 2013; 92(2): 62,77-79.
Fang, F. What’s your diagnosis? Focal cutaneous mucinosis. Internal Medicine Consultant: June 2013:53(6). 427-428.
Hanlon A., O’Neill M., Fang F., Chen H., Wigger M., Stasko T. Gene expression profiling for cardiac rejection surveillance is not predictive of post-transplantation skin cancer. Dermatologic Surgery: 2013 Oct; 39(10):1507-13.
Boyd A., Fang F. A Survey-Based Evaluation of Dermatopathology in the United States. The American Journal of Dermatopathology: 2011; 33(2): 173-176.
Fink, V., Fang, F., Socias, E., Vazquez, M., Sued, O. Tumores en pacientes HIV positivos en la era del tratamiento antiretroviral de alta eficacia. Actualizaciones en SIDA, 2008;16(59):5-14.
PUBLICATIONS – Non-Peer Reviewed
Fang, F., Hartley, B. Vanderbilt VAMOS presents: The Armada. A medical student’s guide to learning Spanish. September 2007.
PRESENTATIONS
Gagnon, A, Fang, F., Darling, M., Noland, M. (2014, November). Cutaneous Myoepithelioma, a commonly misdiagnosed tumor. Poster presented at: 38th Annual Southeastern Consortium for Dermatology: What’s Old is New
Fang, F., Vibratory Angioedema in Trumpet Professor. Presentation given at the Southern Regional Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine. 2011 Feb 17. New Orleans, LA.
Fang, F., Small Bowel Obstruction Following Capsule Endoscopy. Presentation given at the Southern Regional Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine. 2011 Feb 17. New Orleans, LA.
Fang, F., Hartley, B. Fostering Multicultural Appreciation Through Language Acquisition and Cultural Awareness. Presentation and Roundtable Discussion given at the Central and Southern Regional Meeting of MAS/GSA/OSR. 2009 April 24. Dallas, TX.
Fang, F., Hartley, B., Wolfe, C., Lindell, R. Medical Spanish Language Certification Testing: An Objective Method to Quantify and Report Medical Students’ Spanish Language Ability. Poster presented at the Central and Southern Regional Meeting of MAS/GSA/OSR. 2009 April 24. Dallas, TX.
Fang, F., Hartley, B. The Vanderbilt VAMOS Program. Poster presented at: AAMC SSGA/CSGA Regional Meeting; 2008 Apr 12. Destin, FL
Drolet BC, Fang F. The Vanderbilt Medical Student Wellness Program. Poster presented at: AAMC SSGA/CSGA Regional Meeting; 2008 Apr 12. Destin, FL
ABSTRACTS
Masys D, Fang F, Ye I, Fink V, Gotuzzo E, Padgett D, Pape J, Cortes C, Bacon M, Schechter M. Preliminary Findings on Cancer Incidence in HIV-Infected Persons from Six Countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Malignancies in AIDS, Bethesda, MD, October 2008.
Fang, F., Fink, V., Krolewiecki, A., Masys, D. Cancer occurring in the setting of HIV in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Poster presented at: Annual Emphasis Research Forum, April 2008. Nashville, TN.

Acne, Rosacea, Rashes, general medical dermatology

South Carolina, New York, California.

Dr. Wright is a board certified dermatologist who received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Washington DC after graduating with a double major from the University of Colorado. After running a hyperbaric chamber for US Navy dive teams in Micronesia, he then completed 3 years of dermatology training at the Naval Medical Center San Diego as chief resident, and was the recipient of the Alfred Hollander Memorial Award for teaching, as well as professional and personal integrity. Dr. Wright specializes in all facets of complex medical dermatology with an extra focus on aesthetic and sun care regimens, acne, tattoo reactions, anogenital disease, infectious diseases of the skin, and precancerous and cutaneous oncology. His dermatologic career has taken him around the world, exposing him to many unique patients and skin concerns. Dr. Wright is passionate about formulating a unique treatment plan for each patient based on the diagnosis, skin type and overall healthcare goals. Furthermore, he strives to provide patients with a diagnosis in the utmost expediency, with clear guidance for the short and long term treatment plan. He enjoys traveling, surfing and being with his family.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Served as Chief Resident my final year of residency Graduated in top third of medical school class Nominated for Alpha Omega Alpha honor society HONORS AND AWARDS June 2019: Peer nominated for receipt of Fred Hollander award, which is for excellence in teaching May 2009: Award for outstanding achievement in Pathology, USU May 2008 : Award for outstanding achievement in Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1, USU May 2005 : Recipient of the Fred Murphy Achievement Award at the University of Colorado, for concurrent “excellence in academics, volunteer service and athletics.” PUBLICATIONS Wright KT, Henninger C. Lupus erythematosus tumidus vs Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin: A systematic comparison of clinical and histologic characteristics. Practical Dermatology, 2012;9 (2): 42-46 Wright KT, Praske SP, Quast TM, Bhatt NA. Treatment of cardiac arrest in a hyperbaric environment: Key steps in the sequence of care. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2016 Jan-Feb;43(1):71-8 Wright KT, Jackson JE, Borok JB. Diagnosis and management of allergic contact dermatitis in austere environments. JSOM. 2018 Feb Conlon EG, Wright KT. A Comparison of Two Chronic Skin Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis. JSOM. 2018 June Borok JB, Kim T, Wright KT. Oral prednisone: A unique and effective treatment for Actinic Lichen Planus. JAAD July2018 Best BB, Wright KT. The Role of Teledermatology in Special Forces and the Modern Military. JSOM. Slated for Summer 2019 edition Schmidgal CH, Wright KT Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. JSOM. Slated for Summer 2019 edition PRESENTATIONS Metastatic osteosarcoma masquerading as an atypical fibroxanthoma – AAD Gross and Micro 2018 Novel species of atypical mycobacterial associated with a tattoo infection – AAD Gross and Micro 2019 POSTER PRESENTATION Military Protocols for Surveillance, Assessment, and Treatment of Patients Post-chemical Exposure - Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Austere Environments. 2018 Military Health System conference VOLUNTEER June 2018 and 2019: Provided dermatologic and general medical coverage for children with severe skin conditions at Camp Wonder, a division of Children’s Skin Disease Foundation.

General Dermatology 

California, Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, Alabama, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, Minnesota, North Carolina, Iowa, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Nevada.

Dr. Kara Smolinski is a board-certified dermatologist with special expertise in pediatric and adolescent dermatology. She strives to provide the highest quality, personalized care through an integrated approach involving the use of the most effective prescription treatments combined with dietary and lifestyle changes and optimal skin care practices. Dr. Smolinski received her medical degree (MD) and doctorate (PhD) in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital followed by a residency in general dermatology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Smolinski is board-certified in general pediatrics, general dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. She is currently in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her prior academic appointments include Clinical Director of the Section of Pediatric Dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Division Director of the Division of Pediatric Dermatology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Smolinski has an extensive academic record, including numerous publications in academic medical journals, mentorship and training of many medical residents and fellows, and presentation of invited lectures at professional conferences. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Dr. Smolinski has been recognized by her peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2012 and as a Top Doctor by Cincinnati Magazine since 2016. Dr. Smolinski enjoys providing her expertise in all areas of dermatology, but her areas of special interest include acne, eczema, psoriasis, birthmarks, and skin infections. In her free time, her personal interests include spending time with her children, gardening, and cooking.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice.

Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics Current Positions 08/2016-current: President, Kenwood Dermatology 03/2018-current: CTI Consultant 05/2018-current: Synexus Consultant Postgraduate Training and Fellowship Appointments 08/2000-06/2003 Resident in Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital 07/2003-06/2006 Resident in Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 07/2006-06/2007 Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Dermatology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Specialty Certification 2003 American Board of Pediatrics 2006 American Board of Dermatology 2008 Subspecialty Board in Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology 2013 American Board of Pediatrics, re-certification/MOC 2015 American Board of Dermatology, re-certification/MOC 2015 Subspecialty Board in Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, re-certification/MOC Academic Appointments 07/2007-06/2011 Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 07/2008-06/2011 Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Secondary) 08/2011-08/2016 Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Licensure 2003-current Pennsylvania (inactive) 2011-current Ohio 2018-current Kentucky Awards and Honors 1995 Alpha Omega Alpha 1996 University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate Merit Award 1997 American Digestive Health Foundation Student Research Fellowship 1997 American Academy for Cancer Research Young Investigator Award 1998 Women in Cancer Research Brigid G. Leventhal Scholar Award 1999 American Digestive Health Foundation Student Abstract Prize 2012 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2013 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2014 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2015 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2016 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2016 Cincinnati Magazine Top Doctor 2017 Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2017 Cincinnati Magazine Top Doctor 2018 Cincinnati Magazine Top Doctor 2018 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Memberships in Professional Organizations (National) 2000-present American Academy of Pediatrics 2002-present Society for Pediatric Dermatology 2003-present American Academy of Dermatology 2006-present American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Dermatology 2013-present Skin Cancer Foundation 2013-present National Psoriasis Foundation 2013-present American Contact Dermatitis Society Leadership and Management 2013-2017 Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Medical and Scientific Advisory Board 2014-2017 National Psoriasis Foundation, Medical Advisory Board 2014-2016 Council of Pediatric Subspecialties, SPD representative 2015-present Scientific Advisory Council, Naevus Global Service, Citizenship and Committee Involvement 2014 Member, Search Committee, Department Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2013-2015 Member, Clinical Directors Committee, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital National/International Distinguished Activities Apr, 2004 Speaker, “PHACES Syndrome: More than Meets the Eye, “Joint Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner and Philadelphia Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Jun, 2004 Speaker, PTU-induced Hypersensitivity Vasculitis,” Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC Feb, 2005 Speaker, “Clinical Features of Netherton Syndrome,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA Mar, 2006 Speaker, “Clinical Features of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA Apr, 2006 Speaker, “Advances in Pathogenesis of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria,” Joint Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner and Philadelphia Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Feb, 2007 Speaker, “Pediatric Diagnostic Update,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC Apr, 2007 Speaker, “Diagnostic Dilemmas,” Rady Children’s Hospital CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner, San Diego, CA Apr, 2007 Speaker, “Basic Dermoscopy for the Practitioner,” Rady Children’s Hospital CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner, San Diego, CA Apr, 2007 Speaker, “Pediatric Potpourri Photo Quiz,” Rady Children’s Hospital CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner, San Diego, CA May, 2007 Speaker, “Risk of Stroke in PHACES Syndrome,” Atlantic Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA May, 2007 Speaker, Assistant Clinical Chair, Atlantic Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Patient Viewing, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2008 Speaker, “Emerging Medicines and techniques in Pediatric Dermatology,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2008 Speaker, “Acne Tips and Tricks: How’zit Treated,” Joint Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner and Philadelphia Dermatologic Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2008 Speaker, “Making Mountains Out of Molehills: When to Worry About Melanocytic Nevi,” Joint Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Pediatric Dermatology for the Practitioner and Philadelphia Dermatologic Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2008 Clinical Chair, Philadelphia Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Patient Viewing, Philadelphia, PA May, 2008 Speaker, “Atopic Dermatitis,” Grand Rounds, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA Aug, 2008 Speaker, “Neuroimaging in Neurocutaneous Melanosis,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Summer Conference, Chicago, IL Sep, 2008 Course Director, Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in the Office, Philadelphia, PA Sep, 2008 Speaker, “Acne,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in the Office, Philadelphia, PA Sep, 2008 Speaker, “Neonatal Dermatology,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in the Office, Philadelphia, PA Mar, 2009 Speaker, “Congenital Melanocytic Nevi,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA Mar, 2009 Speaker, “Pediatric Dermatology D-MOC (Dermatology- Maintenance of Certification),” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA Apr, 2009 Speaker, “Genodermatoses,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Pediatric Dermatology for the Primary Care Office, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2009 Speaker, “Hair and Nail Disorders in Children,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Pediatric Dermatology for the Primary Care Office, Philadelphia, PA Apr 2009 Course Director, Practical Pediatric Dermatology for the Primary Care Office, Philadelphia, PA Jul, 2009 Speaker, “Cases in Search of Therapy,” Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Jul, 2009 Speaker, “Moles and Sun Safety in Children,” Pediatric Grand Rounds, University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ Jul, 2009 Moderator, F.I.R.S.T. (Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types) Parent Discussion Group, Regional Meeting, Mystic, CT Mar, 2010 Speaker, “Pigmented Lesions in Pediatric Dermatology,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL Mar, 2010 Speaker, “The Pediatric Nail File,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL Mar, 2010 Speaker, “Dialogues in Dermatology: Challenging Pediatric Pigmented Lesions,” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL May, 2010 Speaker, “Malignant Melanoma in Children and Adolescents,” The Eleventh Annual Wallace H. Clark, Jr., MD Lectureship in Cutaneous Oncology and Melanoma Symposium May, 2010 Speaker, “Pediatric Dermatology Update: Infantile Hemangiomas,” St. Peter’s University Hospital Visiting Professorship Grand Rounds, New Brunswick, NJ Apr, 2011 Speaker, “Making Mountains out of Molehills” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in Primary Care, Philadelphia, PA Apr, 2011 Speaker, Seeing Spots: Birthmarks: When to Reassure, When to Worry” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CME, Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in Primary Care, Philadelphia, PA Feb, 2012 Speaker, “Pediatric Melanoma and Spitzoid Neoplasms” Dermatology Grand Rounds, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Feb, 2012 Speaker, “Memorable Cases in Pediatric Dermatology” University of Cincinnati College of Medicine CME, Cincinnati, OH Feb, 2012 Speaker, “Pediatric Melanoma and Atypical Melanocytic Tumors” Pediatric Grand Rounds, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH Jun, 2012 Speaker, “Moles: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” University of Cincinnati College of Medicine CME, Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg, IN Mar, 2013 Speaker, “How concerned should I be about congenital nevi in terms of melanoma risk?” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL Jun, 2013 Speaker, “Pediatric Dermatology for the Hospitalist.” Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference, Indianapolis, IN Nov, 2013 Speaker, “Skin Complications of Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Children.” International Society for Pediatric Wound Care Interannual Meeting, Miami, FL Nov, 2013 Speaker, “Diagnosis and Management of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.” International Society for Pediatric Wound Care Interannual Meeting, Miami, FL Mar, 2014 Speaker, “Melanoma in Children and Adolescents.” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL Oct, 2014 Speaker, “Wound Healing in Kids; What’s Different?” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Dec, 2014 Speaker, “Silver-based Dressings and Honey: How do they Work and Where is the Evidence?” International Society for Pediatric Wound Care Second International Symposium Pediatric Wound Care, Rome, Italy Dec, 2014 Speaker, “Pediatric Dermatology Issues in the 21st Century.” International Society for Pediatric Wound Care Second International Symposium Pediatric Wound Care, Rome, Italy Oct, 2015 “Cutaneous Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions.’ Annual Ghory Lecture, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Manuscripts Review 2005-2008 Contributor, Society for Pediatric Dermatology literature review 2006-present Reviewer, Pediatric Dermatology 2006-present Reviewer, Archives of Dermatology 2007-present Reviewer, Cutis 2008-present Reviewer, Pediatric Emergency Care 2008-present Reviewer, Pediatrics 2008-present Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2008-present Reviewer, Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2015-present Reviewer, Journal of Investigative Dermatology Department Recruitment Activities 2007-2011 Residency Selection, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2011-2016 Residency Selection, Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Community Activities 2011-present Member, Melanoma Know More 2012 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disease Institute Annual Survivor Picnic, Sun Safety Booth 2014 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disease Institute Adolescent and Young Adult Survivor Conference, Sun Safety/Skin Cancer Awareness Booth 2016 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation IBD Family Information Day Teaching and Mentoring 2007-2011 Teaching of Dermatology Residents, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2011-2016 Teaching of Dermatology and Pediatrics Residents, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2007-2008 Training, Pediatric Dermatology Fellow, Dr. James Treat 2010-2011 Training, Pediatric Dermatology Fellow, Dr. Leslie Castelo-Soccio 2013-2014 Training, Pediatric Dermatology Fellow, Dr. Fernanda Bellodi-Schmidt 2014-2016 Faculty Advisor, Dr. Erin Shaughnessey, Division of Hospital Medicine Academic Lectures and Presentations 2004 "Cutaneous Drug Reactions," Medicine resident conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2005 "Urgent Care Dermatology," Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Urgent Care Physicians 2005-2008 "Neonatal Dermatology," Pediatrics resident conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (monthly) 2005-2011 "Genodermatoses," Medical genetic counselor student conference, Arcadia University (yearly) 2005-2010 "Neonatal Dermatology," Neonatal nurse practitioner student conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (yearly) 2005-2010 "Introduction to Pediatric Dermatology," Neonatal nurse practitioner student conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (yearly) 2006 "Psoriasis or Not?" Rheumatology Division Conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2006-2010 "Introduction to Pediatric Dermatology" Dermatology resident conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (yearly) 2006-2007 "Introduction to Pediatric Dermatology" Medical student Conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (yearly) 2006-2007 "Contact Dermatitis," Allergy and Immunology Division Conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (yearly) 2007 "Pediatric Dermatology Potpourri," Pediatric resident conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2007 "Dermatology in the ER," Emergency Medicine Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2007-2009 "Pediatric Dermatology Procedures," lecture to dermatology residents, University of Pennsylvania (yearly) 2007-2011 "Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies," Dermatology resident conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (yearly) 2008 "Neonatal Dermatology," Nursing student conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing 2008 "Pediatric Dermatology,” CHOP Bucks County Subspecialty Care Center, Chalfont, PA 2008 "Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and Neurocutaneous Melanosis," SPORE in Melanoma Research, University of Pennsylvania 2008-2011 "Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies," Pediatrics resident conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (yearly) 2008-2010 "Pediatric Dermatology: Cases for Fun," Pediatrics resident conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (yearly) 2009-2010 "Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations," Dermatology resident conference University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (yearly) 2010 “Congenital Melanocytic Nevi,” Dermatology resident conference, University of Pennsylvania 2010 “Atopic Dermatitis,” Pediatrics resident conference, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ 2011 “Cutaneous Melanoma in Children and Adolescents,” Dermatology resident conference, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2012 “Pediatric Dermatology Jeopardy,” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2015 “Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies.” Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Conference, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital 2015 “Dermatitis.” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2015 “Papulosquamous Skin Eruptions.” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2015 “Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema.” Pediatrics Allergy Fellowship conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2015 “Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations’ Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2016 “Lumps and Bumps.” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2016 “Pigmentary Disorders.” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2016 “Skin Conditions in Newborns.” Dermatology resident conference, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Publications Peer reviewed, listed author: 1. Powell SM, Papadopoulos N, Kinzler KW, Smolinski KN, Meltzer SJ.: APC gene mutations in the mutation cluster region are rare in esophageal cancers. Gastroenterology 107(6): 1759-63, 1994. 2. Lei J, Zou TT, Shi YQ, Zhou X, Smolinski KN, Yin J, Souza RF, Appel R, Wang S, Cymes K, Chan O, Abraham JM, Harpaz N, Meltzer SJ.: Infrequent DPC4 gene mutation in esophageal cancer, gastric cancer and ulcerative colitis-associated neoplasms. Oncogene 13(11): 2459-62, 1996. 3. Souza RF, Appel R, Yin J, Wang S, Smolinski KN, Abraham JM, Zou TT, Shi YQ, Lei J, Cottrell J, Cymes K, Biden K, Simms L, Leggett B, Lynch PM, Frazier M, Powell SM, Harpaz N, Sugimura H, Young J, Meltzer SJ.: Microsatellite instability in the insulin-like growth factor II receptor gene in gastrointestinal tumors. Nat Genet 14(3): 255-7, 1996. 4. Kong D, Suzuki A, Zou TT, Sakurada A, Kemp LW, Wakatsuki S, Yokoyama T, Yamakawa H, Furukawa T, Sato M, Ohuchi N, Sato S, Yin J, Wang S, Abraham JM, Souza RF, Smolinski KN, Meltzer SJ, Horii A.: PTEN1 is frequently mutated in primary endometrial carcinomas. Nat Genet 17(2): 143-4, 1997. 5. Souza RF, Yin J, Smolinski KN, Zou TT, Wang S, Shi YQ, Rhyu MG, Cottrell J, Abraham JM, Biden K, Simms L, Leggett B, Bova GS, Frank T, Powell SM, Sugimura H, Young J, Harpaz N, Shimizu K, Matsubara N, Meltzer SJ.: Frequent mutation of the E2F-4 cell cycle gene in primary human gastrointestinal tumors. Cancer Res 57(12): 2350-3, 1997. 6. Wang S, Souza RF, Kong D, Yin J, Smolinski KN, Zou TT, Frank T, Young J, Flanders KC, Sugimura H, Abraham JM, Meltzer SJ.: Deficient transforming growth factor-beta 1 activation and excessive insulin-like growth factor II (IGFII) expression in IGFII receptor-mutant tumors. Cancer Res 57(13): 2543-6, 1997. 7. Yin J, Kong D, Wang S, Zou TT, Souza RF, Smolinski KN, Lynch PM, Hamilton SR, Sugimura H, Powell SM, Young J, Abraham JM, Meltzer SJ.: Mutation of hMSH3 and hMSH6 mismatch repair genes in genetically unstable human colorectal and gastric carcinomas. Hum Mutat 10(6): 474-8, 1997. 8. Zou TT, Lei J, Shi YQ, Yin J, Wang S, Souza RF, Kong D, Shimada Y, Smolinski KN, Greenwald BD, Abraham JM, Harpaz N, Meltzer SJ.: FHIT gene alterations in esophageal cancer and ulcerative colitis (UC). Oncogene 15(1): 101-5, 1997. 9. Zou T, Fleisher AS, Kong D, Yin J, Souza RF, Wang S, Smolinski KN, Abraham JM, Meltzer SJ.: Sequence alterations of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 in neoplastic and normal gastrointestinal tissues. Cancer Res 58(12): 4802-4, 1998. 10. Fleisher AS, Esteller M, Wang S, Tamura G, Suzuki H, Yin J, Zou TT, Abraham JM, Kong D, Smolinski KN, Shi YQ, Rhyu MG, Powell SM, James SP, Wilson KT, Herman JG, Meltzer SJ.: Hypermethylation of the hMLH1 gene promoter in human gastric cancers with microsatellite instability. Cancer Res 59(5): 1090-5, 1999. 11. Souza RF, Wang S, Thakar M, Smolinski KN, Yin J, Zou TT, Kong D, Abraham JM, Toretsky JA, Meltzer SJ.: Expression of the wild-type insulin-like growth factor II receptor gene suppresses growth and cause death in colorectal carcinoma cells. Oncogene 18(28): 4063-8, 1999. 12. Yin J, Harpaz N, Souza RF, Zou T, Kong D, Wang S, Leytin AL, Medalie NS, Smolinski KN, Abraham JM, Fleisher AS, Meltzer SJ.: Low prevalence of the APC I1307K sequence in Jewish and non-Jewish patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Oncogene 18(26): 3902-4, 1999. 13. Tamura G, Yin J, Wang S, Fleisher AS, Zou T, Abraham JM, Kong D, Smolinski KN, Wilson KT, James SP, Silverberg SG, Nishizuka S, Terashima M, Motoyama T, Meltzer SJ.: E-Cadherin gene promoter hypermethylation in primary human gastric carcinomas. J Natl Cancer Inst 92(7): 569-73, 2000. 14. Smolinski KN, Abraham JM, Souza RF, Yin J, Wang S, Xu Y, Zou TT, Kong D, Fleisher AS, Meltzer SJ.: Activation of the esophagin promoter during esophageal epithelial cell differentiation. Genomics 79(6): 875-80, 2002. 15. Hardy OT, Smolinski KN, Yan AC, Grimberg A.: PTU-associated vasculitis in a girl with Turner Syndrome and Graves' disease. Pediatr Emerg Care 22(1): 52-4, 2006. 16. Shah KN, Yan AC.: Low but detectable serum levels of tacrolimus seen with the use of very dilute, extemporaneously compounded formulations of tacrolimus ointment in the treatment of patients with Netherton syndrome. Arch Dermatol 142(10): 1362-3, 2006. 17. Shah KN, Wiser E, Junkins-Hopkins J, and James, WD: Dermal dendrocyte hamartoma: case report and review of the literature. Pediatr Dermatol 24(6): 632-636, 2007. 18. Shah KN, Honig PJ, Yan AC.: "Urticaria multiforme" A review of the acute urticarial hypersensitivity syndrome/acute annular urticaria. Pediatrics 115(5): e1177-e1183, 2007. 19. Shah KN, Honig P, Yan AC.: Bilateral linear epidermal nevus on the face. J Amer Acad Dermatol 56(2S): S51-S53, 2007. 20. Shah KN, Yan AC.: Acquired zinc deficiency acrodermatitis associated with nephrotic syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol 25(1): 56-59, 2008. 21. Castelo-Soccio L, Katowitz WR, Katowitz JA, Shah, KN, Treat JR, Yan AC. Picture of the Month: Eyelid pilomatricoma. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 163(10): 955-56, 2009. 22. Yan AC, Honig PJ, Ming, ME, Weber J, Shah KN. The safety and efficacy of pimecrolimus, 1%, cream for the treatment of Netherton syndrome: results from an exploratory study. Arch Dermatol 146(1):57-62, 2010. 23. Florin T and Shah, KN. Incontinentia pigmenti. Arch Pediatr Adol Med 165(4): 367-68, 2011. 24. Nabatian AS, Shah KN, Iofel E, Rosenberg S, Javidian P, Pappert A, Milgraum SS. Asymptomatic granulomatous vulvitis and granulomatous cheilitis in childhood: the need for Crohn disease workup. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. Jul; 53(1):100-1. 2011. 25. Anolik RB, Shah K, Rubin AI.: Onychophagia-induced longitudinal melanonychia. Pediatric Dermatol, 29(4): 488-9, 2011. 26. Castelo-Soccio LA, Nguyen J, Rubin AI, Paddock CD, Shah KN. Febrile illness with papular and vesicular exanthem and ulceronecrotic plaques. Pediatr Dermatol. 29(6):765-66, 2012. 27. Friedman BJ, Shah KN, Taylor JA, Rubin AI. Congenital myofibroma masquerading as an ulcerated infantile hemangioma in a neonate. Pediatr Dermatol, 30(6): e248-9, 2013. 28. Ahluwalia J, Shah KN and Castelo-Soccio L. Picture of the Month: Warfarin-induced skin necrosis, JAMA Pediatr. 167(2):185-86, 2013. 29. Secrest AM, Shah KN. Picture of the Month: Hand, foot and mouth disease, JAMA Pediatr. 167)4): 387-88, 2013. 30. Wanat K, Shah KN. Recurrent Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Secondary to Mycoplasma pneumonia. Cutis. 93(4):E7-8, 2014. 31. Lindsley AW, Qian Y, Valencia CA, Shah K, Zhang K, Assa'ad A. Combined Immune Deficiency in a Patient with a Novel NFKB2 Mutation. J Clin Immunol. 2014. 32. Chu DH, Castelo-Soccio L, Wan J, Gelfand JM, Shaddy RE, Shah KN, Perman MJ, Treat JR, Yan AC.Retrospective Analysis of Beta-Blocker Instituted for Treatment of Hemangiomas (RABBIT Study). Clin Pediatr (Phila).53(11):1084-90, 2014 33. Bellodi-Schmidt F, Shah KN. Biologic response modifiers and pediatric psoriasis. Pediatr Dermatol, 32(3): 303-20, 2015 34. Shah KN, Cortina S, Ernst M, and Kichler, J. Psoriasis in childhood: effective strategies to improve treatment adherence. Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy, 5: 43-54, 2015. 35. Bellodi-Schmidt F, Shah KN. Beyond psoriasis: novel uses for biologic response modifiers in pediatric dermatology. Pediatr Dermatol, 31(1): 1-27, 2016 36. Lalor L, Shah KN. Prepubertal melanoma arising within a medium-sized congenital melanocytic nevus. Pediatr Dermatol. 33(6): e372-74, 2016 37. Chandrakasan S, Marsh RA, Uzel G, Holland SM, Shah KN, Bleesing J. Outcome of patients with NEMO deficiency following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 139(3): 1040-43, 2017. 38. Armstrong AW, Siegel MP, Bagel J, Boh EE, Buell M, Cooper KD, Callis Duffin K, Eichenfield LF, Garg A, Gelfand JM, Gottlieb AB, Koo JY, Korman NJ, Krueger GG, Lebwohl MG, Leonardi CL, Mandelin AM, Menter MA, Merola JF, Pariser DM, Prussick RB, Ryan C, Shah KN, Weinberg JM, Williams MO, Wu JJ, Yamauchi PS, Van Voorhees AS. From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: Treatment targets for plaque psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 76(2):290-298, 2017. 39. Busam KJ, Shah KN, Gerami P, Sitzman T, Jungbluth AA, Kinsler V. Reduced H3K27me3 Expression Is Common in Nodular Melanomas of Childhood Associated With Congenital Melanocytic Nevi But Not in Proliferative Nodules. Am J Surg Pathol. 41(3):396-404, 2017. 40. Chandrakasan S, Marsh RA, Uzel G, Holland SM, Shah KN, Bleesing J. Outcome of patients with NEMO deficiency following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 139(3):1040-1043, 2017. 41. Armstrong AW, Siegel MP, Bagel J, Boh EE, Buell M, Cooper KD, Callis Duffin K, Eichenfield LF, Garg A, Gelfand JM, Gottlieb AB, Koo JY, Korman NJ, Krueger GG, Lebwohl MG, Leonardi CL, Mandelin AM, Menter MA, Merola JF, Pariser DM, Prussick RB, Ryan C, Shah KN, Weinberg JM, Williams MO, Wu JJ, Yamauchi PS, Van Voorhees AS. From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: Treatment targets for plaque psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 76(2):290-298, 2017. Books, Chapters and Invited Papers: 1. Smolinski KN, Meltzer SJ. Inactivation of negative growth regulators during neoplastic transformation. The Molecular Basis of Human Cancer. Coleman WB and Tsongalis GJ (eds.). Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2000. 2. Smolinski KN, Yan AC. Acne update: 2004. Curr Opin Pediatr 16(4): 385-391, Aug 2004. 3. Smolinski KN, Shah SS, Honig PJ, Yan AC. Neonatal cutaneous fungal infections. Curr Opin Pediatr 17: 486-493, 2005. 4. Smolinski KN, Yan AC. How and when to treat molluscum contagiosum and warts in children. Pediatr Annals 34(3): 211-21, 2005. 5. Smolinski KN, Yan AC. Hemangiomas of infancy: clinical and biological characteristics. Clin Pediatr 44(9): 747-66, 2005. 6. Yan AC, Smolinski KN. Melanocytic nevi: challenging clinical situations in pediatric dermatology. Adv Dermatol 21: 65-80, 2005. 7. Shah KN, Fried RG. Factitial dermatoses in children. Curr Opin Pediatr 18(4): 403-409, 2006. 8. Shah KN, Honig PJ, Yan AC. "Urticaria multiforme:" A review of the acute urticarial hypersensitivity syndrome/acute annular urticaria. Pediatrics 115(5): e1177-e1183, 2007. 9. Shah KN, Honig P, Yan AC. Epidermolysis bullosa. Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Zaoutis L, Chiang V (eds.). Mosby Elsevier, Page: 1024-1031, 2007. 10. Jen M, Shah KN, Yan AC. Nutritional Deficiencies. Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th edition. Freedberg IM, Eisen AZ, Wolff K, Austen F, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI. (eds.). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, Page: 1201-1218, 2007. 11. Kagen J, Shah KN. Infections in children with atopic dermatitis. Pediatric Practice: Infectious Diseases. Shah SS. (eds.). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, Page: 595-609, 2008 12. Shah KN. Rash. Pediatric Practice: Infectious Diseases. Shah SS. (eds.). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, Page: 108-119, 2008. 13. Shah KN. Contact dermatitis. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 5th edition. Schwartz MW. (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 218-219, 2008. 14. Shah KN. Diaper dermatitis. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 5th edition. Schwartz MW. (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 268-269, 2008. 15. Shah KN. The risk of melanoma and neurocutaneous melanosis associated with congenital melanocytic nevi. Semin Cutan Med Surg, 29(3):159-64, 2010. 16. Shah KN. The diagnostic significance of café-au-lait macules. Pediatr Clin North Amer. 57:1131-1153, 2011. 17. Shah KN, Yan AC.: Systemic Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis in childhood and adolescence. Kiess W, Werfel T, Spergel J. (eds). Karger, Basel, Switzerland, 2011. 18. Shah KN. Urticaria and erythema multiforme. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Sarah Long, Charles Prober, Larry Pickering (eds.). 4th edition, Elsevier, Mosby, Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 2012. 19. Shah KN, Rubin AI. Nail disorders as signs of pediatric systemic disease. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care (8):204-11, 2012. 20. Shah KN. What do I need to know about acquired nevi? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Dermatology: 49 Clinical Questions. James Treat (eds.). Slack, Inc.,Thorofare, NJ, 2012. 21. Shah KN. Seborrheic dermatitis. The 5 minute Pediatric Consult. M. William Schwartz (eds.). 7th edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2012. 22. Shah KN. Am J Clin Dermatol. Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric psoriasis: current and future. 14(3):195-213, 2013. 23. King A, Stellar J, Blevins A, Shah KN. Dressings and products in pediatric wound Care. Adv Wound Care, 3(4): 324-34, 2014. 24. Shah KN. Pediatric dermatology for the primary care provider. Pediatr Clin North Am. 61(2):xv-xvi, 2014 25. Gutmark-Little I, Shah KN. Obesity and metabolic syndrome in pediatric psoriasis. Clin Dermatol, 33(3): 305-15, 2015 26. Bolser B and Shah KN. Epidermolysis bullosa. Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Zaoutis L, Chiang V (eds.). 2nd edition. Mosby Elsevier, 2016. 27. Shah KN and Tollefson M. Section editors, Pediatric Dermatology. Review of Dermatology. Alikhan A and Hocker T (eds). 1st edition. Elsevier, 2016. 28. Shah K. Myths on chemical burns in the diaper area. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 56(5 Suppl): 13S-15S, 2017. 29. Hunt, T and Shah, KN. Neonatal Dermatology. Fitzpatrick Dermatology in General Medicine. Lowell A. Goldsmith, Stephen I. Katz, Barbara A. Gilchrest, Amy S. Paller, David J. Leffell, Klaus Wolff (eds). 9th edition. McGraw Hill, 2019, in press. Abstracts: 1. A pilot study of the efficacy and safety of pimecrolimus cream 1% for the treatment of Netherton syndrome. Yan A, Shah K, Kubrak C, Parneix-Spake A. Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, Washington, DC, 2007. 2. First pediatric case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis caused by ioversol-containing contrast dye. Poliak N, Cianferoni, A, Spergel J, Shah K, Treat J. Presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting, Miami, FL, 2009. 3. Viral reactivation and subsequent cytotoxic lymphocyte activation associates with increased morbidity in children with DRESS syndrome. Li J, Assa’ad AH, Shah K, Allen C, Risma KA. Presented at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, 2015 4. Pediatric Dermatology Training for Board Certified General Pediatricians: 2014 SPD Workforce Committee Survey Results. Shah KN, Horii KA, Siegfried E. Presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Boston MA, 2015. Alternative Media: 1. Shah KN: What is epidermolysis bullosa ? EB nurse (patient education website), available at: www.ebnurse.org. August 2010. 2. Shah KN: Wound Care. EB nurse (patient education website), available at: www.ebnurse.org. August 2010. 3. Shah KN: Ectodermal dysplasias. eMedicine (serial online), http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1110595-overview,, Updated Feb 24, 2016. 4. Shah KN: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood). eMedicine (serial online), available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/911275-overview, Updated Mar 4, 2016. 5. Shah KN: Spitz nevi. (digital text chapter). In: Heymann W, Anderson B, Hivnor C, Lessin S (eds). Clinical Decision Support: Dermatology. Wilmington, DE: Decision Support in Medicine, LLC; 2012; updated 2016. 6. Shah KN: Congenital melanocytic nevi. (digital text chapter). In: Heymann W, Anderson B, Hivnor C, Lessin S (eds). Clinical Decision Support: Dermatology. Wilmington, DE: Decision Support in Medicine, LLC; 2012; updated 2016. 7. Shah KN: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria. eMedicine (serial online), available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1117344-overview, Updated Feb 8, 2017. 8. Shah KN: Incontinentia pigmenti. eMedicine (serial online), available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1114205-overview, Updated Feb 26, 2016.

21+ years

Pediatric Dermatology and General Dermatology

Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, South Carolina, Maine, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, California, New Hampshire.

Hugh Lyford, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified Dermatologist and faculty physician at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. He is an assistant professor of Dermatology at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. Dr Hugh’s main areas of interest include the treatment of acne and rosacea, pediatric dermatology, as well as the use of lasers in procedural and cosmetic dermatology.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections, such as scabies or head lice.

Education

B.S - University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, 2009
M.D. - Uniformed Services University, Bethesda MD 2015
Naval Flight Surgeon Training - Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute, Pensacola FL 2017
Dermatology Residency - Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego CA 2022

Academic Awards

Best Resident-Driven Academic Publications, Association of Military Dermatologists March 2022
3 rd place award: Lyford, Willis H., Angela Crotty, and Nicholas Fred Logemann. "Sun Exposure Prevention Practices within US Naval Aviation." Military Medicine (2021).
Best Staff-Driven Academic Publications, Association of Military Dermatologists March 2022
2 nd place award: Hathaway, Nathanael E., and Willis Hughes Lyford. "Apremilast Uses and Relevance to the Military." Cutis 107.4 (Jan 2021): 216-220.
Gay and Lesbian Dermatologic Association Resident Grant March 2022 $1,500 award granted to resident member who has exhibited academic excellence in order to pursue clinical or research interests in dermatology
Navy Surgeon General’s Award Spring 2015
Awarded to a single graduating USUHS Navy student whose student career was characterized by extraordinary academic achievement, military medical professionalism, commitment to fellow students and creative, sensitive leadership.
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, MD Gamma Chapter April 2014-Present

Virginia, California.

Dr. Tang is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist who attended Brown University in Rhode Island for both her undergraduate and medical degree. She completed her dermatology residency in New York City at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel-St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, including specialty training in treating skin of color. After residency, she finished an intensive 1-year fellowship program in Mohs surgery and facial reconstruction at Mt. Sinai and was invited to be a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Tang has been active in research and academic medicine, authoring multiple journal articles, winning a large digital technology grant to improve dermatology education, writing book chapters and speaking at several national medical conferences. She offers a full spectrum of dermatologic services and expertise: general medical dermatology, surgical and non-surgical care of skin cancers, cosmetic dermatology and hair restoration. Her patient-centered aesthetic philosophy includes creating a highly customized plan for each patient and using results-proven products, treatments and devices.

All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections, such as scabies or head lice.

Academic Appointments Oct 2016-July 2019 Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Oct 2017-July 2019 Director of Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Jan 2018-July 2019 Assistant Program Director, Dermatology Residency Program, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Clinical Activities Certification Boards 2015 Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Organizational Activities Professional Societies 2015-present Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology 2012-present Member, American Society for Dermatology Surgery 2017-present Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery

10+ years

MOHS Surgey and General Dermatology

California, Oregon, New York.