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Sapana Desai, MD, Research, Washington, DC

SapanaDesaiMDMPH

Research Washington, DC

Dermatology Research Fellow | Residency Candidate 2025

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  • Office

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
    Department of Dermatology
    Washington, DC 20037

Education & Training

  • St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
    St. Matthew's University School of MedicineClass of 2018, MD, Honors with Distinction
  • NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
    NSU College of Osteopathic MedicineMPH, Honors with Distinction, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganBS, Brain, Behavior, & Cognitive Sciences, Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Cross-sectional Evaluation of Dermatologist Management Strategies for Lichen Planus  
    Vidal, SI., Menta, N., DESAI, S., Nussbaum, D., Friedman, A., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Lichen Planus Comorbidity Screening Practices by Dermatologists  
    Vidal, SI., Menta, N., Desai, S., Nussbaum, D., Friedman, A., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Cerebellar Patterns Between Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 and Idiopathic Late-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia  
    Rentiya, Z., DESAI, S., Chaudhry, H., Mekkam, Y., Ying, S., Journal of Visualized Experiments, 9/2024
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Isotretinoin for Rosacea: A Systematic Review
    DESAI, S., Friedman, A., 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting: Poster Symposium Abstract, Pub Status: Submitted, 9/2023
  • EXTRA, EXTRA, Disseminated EXTRAgenital Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus: A Clinical Challenge
    DESAI, S., Friedman, A., 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting: Gross and Microscopic Symposium Abstract, Pub Status: Submitted, 9/2023
  • Skin Tone Bias of Google Image Results for Vitiligo
    DESAI, S., Friedman, A., 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting: Poster Symposium Abstract, Pub Status: Submitted, 9/2023
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Lectures

  • Chronic Ulcerations secondary to Cryoglobulinemia/Cryofibrinogenemia in the setting of Marginal Zone Lymphoma 
    George Washington University Department of Dermatology_ Grand Rounds - 11/21/2024
  • Generalized Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus with Vulvovaginal Involvement [Oral Presentation] 
    George Washington University Department of Dermatology_ Grand Rounds/Washington, DC, USA. - 8/17/2023

Other

Press Mentions

  • Considerable Shortages of Minoxidil Recorded in Greater D.C. Area
    Considerable Shortages of Minoxidil Recorded in Greater D.C. AreaNovember 11th, 2023