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Rajiv Nijhawan, MD, Dermatology, Dallas, TX

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Dermatology • Dallas, TX

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75390
    Phone+1 214-645-8951
    Fax+1 214-645-2405

Summary

  • Rajiv Nijhawan, MD, is a dermatologist based in Dallas, TX, specializing in cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2009 and completed his dermatology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 2013 to 2016. Dr. Nijhawan has expertise in dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and melanoma and cutaneous malignancies. His recent publications include studies on proliferating pilar tumors, cutaneous malignancy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple primary cancers in atypical fibroxanthoma, an overview of Mohs micrographic surgery, and risk factors for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in organ transplant recipients.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2013
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2009, M.D.

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pharmacogenomics of Fluoropyrimidines—a Personalized Approach for Treating and Preventing Keratinocyte Carcinomas—Reply  
    Rajiv Nijhawan, MD, JAMA Dermatology
  • Evaluation of the Use of Capecitabine for the Treatment and Prevention of Actinic Keratoses, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Basal Cell Carcinoma  
    Rajiv Nijhawan, MD, JAMA Dermatology

Authored Content

  • Evaluation of the Use of Capecitabine for the Treatment and Prevention of Actinic Keratoses, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Basal Cell CarcinomaJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • 6 Skin Biopsy Wound Care Tips from Dermatologists
    6 Skin Biopsy Wound Care Tips from DermatologistsMay 31st, 2022
  • Whatever Your Skin Tone, Spread on the Sunscreen
    Whatever Your Skin Tone, Spread on the SunscreenJune 26th, 2017
  • Dallas Cowboys, American Academy of Dermatology Unite to Tackle Skin Cancer
    Dallas Cowboys, American Academy of Dermatology Unite to Tackle Skin CancerFebruary 12th, 2016

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