Rajiv I Nijhawan MD FAAD
Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
Assistant Professor
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-8951
Fax+1 214-645-2405
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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 SinaiResidency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2013
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2009, M.D.
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2014 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2015
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Histologic distinction and potential misidentification of proliferating pilar tumors versus squamous cell carcinoma.William Chai, Michael Nemeh, David Silvers, Rajiv I Nijhawan
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-04-01 - Periungual growth on the fourth finger.Divya Nagarajan, Alec K Gramann, Rajiv I Nijhawan
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2025-04-01 - Cutaneous malignancy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A global, active comparator retrospective cohort study.Kyle C Lauck, Rajiv I Nijhawan, Stanislav N Tolkachjov, Heather W Goff
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- Pharmacogenomics of Fluoropyrimidines—a Personalized Approach for Treating and Preventing Keratinocyte Carcinomas—ReplyRajiv Nijhawan, MD, JAMA Dermatology
- Evaluation of the Use of Capecitabine for the Treatment and Prevention of Actinic Keratoses, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Basal Cell CarcinomaRajiv 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 DermatologistsMay 31st, 2022
Whatever Your Skin Tone, Spread on the SunscreenJune 26th, 2017- Dallas Cowboys, American Academy of Dermatology Unite to Tackle Skin CancerFebruary 12th, 2016
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