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Office
296 Cottage Ave
Manteca, CA 95336Phone+1 209-624-7006Fax+1 209-554-4601
Summary
- Experienced board certified dermatologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Six Sigma Quality Improvement, Data Analysis, and Medicine. Strong education professional and thought leader with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) focused in Medicine from Wake Forest University, MBA from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering.
Interested in media relations, product and process development, hair and scalp disorders, skin cancer, ethnic skin, holistic/integrative healing and executive leadership.
Education & Training
- University of ChicagoResidency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2012
- University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2010
- Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2008
- Auburn UniversityM.B.A., Finance, Marketing concentration, with Academic Distinction, 1999 - 2001
- North Carolina A&T State UniversityB.S., Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- HI State Medical License 2017 - 2024
- IL State Medical License 2009 - 2023
- NY State Medical License 2019 - 2021
- OR State Medical License 2018 - 2021
- WA State Medical License 2018 - 2019
- WI State Medical License 2017 - 2019
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Academy of Dermatology, 2012
- Mentorship Award with Dr. Vera Price North American Hair Research Society, 2012
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials
- A Study to Compare Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2019 Feb 21
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 44 citationsHair care practices as a barrier to physical activity in African American womenRebecca R. Hall, Shani Francis, Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Kismet Loftin-Bell, Katrina Swett
JAMA Dermatology. 2013-03-01 - 17 citationsHair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women.Robin Lewallen, Shani Francis, Brian Keith Fisher, Jeanette Anthea Richards, Jim Li
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2015-09-01
Journal Articles
- Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian womenLewallen R, Francis S, Fisher B, Richards J, Li J, Dawson T, Swett K, McMichael A, J Cosmet Dermatol, 1/1/2015
- Hair care practices as a barrier to physical activity in African American womenHall R, Francis S, Whitt-Glover M, Loftin-Bell, K, McMichael, AJ, JAMA Dermatol, 1/1/2013
- A Clinical approach to traction alopeciaNtuen-Kaminska EC, Francis S, Stein S, Cosmet Dermatol, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters
- Low level laser therapy in scarring alopecia.Francis S, Maui Dermatology; North American Hair Research Society International meeting, Multiple Locations, 2015, 2016, 1/1/2016
- Increasing skin cancer screening in high-risk African American and Hispanic populations: A prospective, cohort study using electronic medical records to facilitate imp...Francis S, Maui Dermatology, 1/1/2016
- Palmoplantar Psoriasis.Francis S, Iyengar V, Chicago Dermatological Society, 1/1/2010
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Lectures
- Clinical Pearls in Hair Loss Management: a dermatologic perspective1/1/2016
- Wenske Women�s health immersion day: Beauty preservation: maintenance of skin and hair health.Northshore University HealthSystem, 2015, 2016 - 1/1/2016
- Non-melanoma skin cancer, Family medicine noon conference.1/1/2016
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Other
- Should you pop pimples, or leave them alone.(Interview by Ian Lecklitner)Francis, Shani, Dollar Shave Club
1/14/2018 - 9 Best Drugstore Shampoos for Every Hair Type, According to Dermatologists (Interview by Emily Shiffer)Francis, Shani, Prevention.com
1/11/2018 - Traction alopecia.(Interview by Dr.Michael Whitlow)Francis, Shani, Doctors Radio, SirrusXM 110
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Press Mentions
- Got a Little Red Bump on Your Skin? You Might Be Dealing with an Ingrown Hair Cyst—Here's What to Know About ItJune 21st, 2021
- Dermatologist: Valley Summers Harsh on SkinAugust 25th, 2020
- These Are the Hair Disorders That Cause Permanent Hair LossMarch 11th, 2020
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Professional Memberships
- Associate
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- Member
- Chicago Dermatologic SocietyMember
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