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Melodi Javid Whitley, MD, Dermatology, Durham, NC

MelodiJavid WhitleyMDPhD

Dermatology Durham, NC

Dermatologic Surgery

Assistant Professor, Director of Transplant Dermatology, and Assistant Program Director for Trainee Research

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  • Office

    2301 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-684-8111

Summary

  • Dr. Melodi Javid Whitley is a dermatologist based in Durham, NC, specializing in cutaneous oncology. She completed her medical education, along with an internship and residency in dermatology, at Duke University Hospital, where she also earned a PhD in Molecular Cancer Biology. Dr. Whitley holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry and Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. She serves as the Assistant Program Director for Trainee Research Director of Transplant Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at Duke School of Medicine, where she is also an Assistant Professor. Her clinical experience includes working with sarcomas, transplant dermatology, and molecular imaging. Dr. Whitley has several publications in prominent dermatology journals and has received various awards, including the DukeHealth Excellence in GME Award and the Rising Derm Stars Award in 2020.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Dermatology, 2018 - 2021
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2017
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicinePhD, Molecular Cancer Biology, 2011 - 2015
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkBS, Biochemistry , 2003 - 2007
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkBA, Spanish Language and Literature, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Duke Office of Physician Scientist Development Technician Support Grant 2020-2021
  • Rising Derm Stars Awardee 2020
  • Best Clinical Research Poster Duke Office of Physician Scientist Development Annual Symposium, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Committees

  • Committee Member, WDS Academic Dermatology Committee 2022 - Present
  • Chair, Research Selection Committee, Department of Dermatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center 2021 - Present
  • Committee Member, Residency Selection Committee, Department of Dermatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center 2021 - Present
  • NDS Representative, AAD Advisory Council 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Duke LCME Executive Committee
    Member
  • Graduate Student Association of Iranians at Duke
    Member
  • The Robert J. Lefkowitz Society, Duke Medicine
    Invited Member
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    Member
  • Medical Dermatology Society
    Member
  • American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
    Member
  • American Contact Dermatitis Society
    Member
  • Women’s Dermatologic Society
    Member
  • American Academy of Dermatology
    Fellow
  • The Society for Investigative Dermatology
    Member
  • International Immunosuppression and Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative
    Member
  • Nebraska Medical Association
    Member
  • Nebraska Dermatologic Society
    Member
  • Metro Omaha Medical Society
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Farsi