RahatSyedAzfarMD

Dermatology • Lynnwood, WA

Dermatologist Consultant

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Office
20200 54th Ave W
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Dermatology
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 2005 - 2008
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2010 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2019 - 2025
NJ State Medical License 2009 - 2011
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

317 citations
The risk of stroke in patients with psoriasis.
Joel M. Gelfand, Erica D. Dommasch, Daniel B. Shin, Rahat S. Azfar, Shanu Kohli Kurd
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2009-10-01
501 citations
Patients with severe psoriasis are at increased risk of cardiovascular mortality: cohort study using the General Practice Research Database
Nehal N. Mehta, Rahat S. Azfar, Daniel B. Shin, Andrea L. Neimann, Andrea B. Troxel
European Heart Journal. 2010-04-01
321 citations
Cause-specific mortality in patients with severe psoriasis: a population-based cohort study in the U.K.
Katrina Abuabara, Rahat S. Azfar, Daniel B. Shin, Andrea L. Neimann, Andrea B. Troxel
The British Journal of Dermatology. 2010-09-01

Press Mentions

Reviewers' List December 2020August 12th, 2020
SOMC’s Ladies Pamper Your Heart SaturdayFebruary 20th, 2020
Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes, Study ShowsJune 18th, 2012

Grant Support

Risk Of Diabetes And Poor Diabetic Control In PsoriasisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2009

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow