Mark Joseph Eliason
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Mark Joseph Eliason, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-2955

  • Mark Eliason, MD has specialized interest in skin cancer and inflammatory diseases of the skin. He is board certified in dermatology. He has completed a two-year fellowship in familial melanoma genetics and published research in this area. In addition, he has interest in inflammatory diseases such as urticaria and eczema. He sees patients for any general dermatologic concerns.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 592 reviews )

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    February 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is the very best. Personable, friendly, and I trust him with my care.

    February 27, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    He was curious about my condition, unlike several other physicians I had asked to help me. I know he will do a good job of finding answers to my situation. Very knowledgeable

    February 24, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Eliason is a kind and caring person

    February 23, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Eliason is knowledgeable and thorough. He explained my issue completely. The procedure was quick and easy.

    February 23, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Eliason is one of the kindest physicians I have ever encountered. He is incredibly competent, compassionate and professional.

    February 23, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Eliason is a skilled and compassionate physican. He's always courteous, thorough and explains things very well.

    February 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Pleasantly, respectfully, and professionally he explained his examination and the need for the biopsy. He diagnosed quickly a condition I was concerned about and prescribed a remedy. In all he was very kind and courteous.

    February 21, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Eliason is truly the best ever! He listens and gives clear instructions and follows up with all his patients. He has helped me with all my needs.

    February 16, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    The examination was very thorough and comprehensive. A detail oriented provider with excellent communication skills.

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  • Mark Eliason, MD has specialized interest in skin cancer and inflammatory diseases of the skin. He is board certified in dermatology. He has completed a two-year fellowship in familial melanoma genetics and published research in this area. In addition, he has interest in inflammatory diseases such as urticaria and eczema. He sees patients for any general dermatologic concerns.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Familial Melanoma - Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Fellow
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - University of California - Irvine M.D.
    Undergraduate Molecular Biology - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Carlisle RP, Flint ND, Hopkins ZH, Eliason MJ, Duffin KC, Secrest AM (2020). Administrative Burden and Costs of Prior Authorizations in a Dermatology Department. JAMA Dermatol, 156(10), 1074-1078. (Read full article)
    2. Forbes B, Secrest AM, Hand MQ, Eliason MJ (2018). Process of Post-operative Telephone Follow-up Implementation for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Pilot Study. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 11(7), 36-39. (Read full article)
    3. Clark JJ, Woodcock A, Cipriano SD, Hyde MA, Edwards SL, Frost CJ, Eliason MJ (2016). Community perceptions about the use of black salve. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(5), 1021-3. (Read full article)
    4. Eliason MJ, Sontheimer RD (2015). How to reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications.LID - 13030/qt5bk5n1vj [pii]. Dermatol Online J, 21(6). (Read full article)
    5. Eliason MJ, Leachman SA, Feng BJ, Schwartz ME, Hansen CD (2012). A review of the clinical phenotype of 254 patients with genetically confirmed pachyonychia congenita. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(4), 680-6. (Read full article)
    6. Pho LN, Eliason MJ, Regruto M, Hull CM, Powell DL (2011). Treatment of chronic urticaria with colchicine. J Drugs Dermatol, 10(12), 1423-8. (Read full article)
    7. Pho LN, Smith FJ, Konecki D, Bale S, McLean WH, Cohen B, Eliason MJ, Leachman SA (2011). Paternal germ cell mosaicism in autosomal dominant pachyonychia congenita. Arch Dermatol, 147(9), 1077-80. (Read full article)
    8. Wilson LH, Eliason MJ, Leiferman KM, Hull CM, Powell DL (2011). Treatment of refractory chronic urticaria with tumor necrosis factor-alfa inhibitors. J Am Acad Dermatol, 64(6), 1221-2. (Read full article)
    9. McLean WH, Hansen CD, Eliason MJ, Smith FJ (2011). The phenotypic and molecular genetic features of pachyonychia congenita. J Invest Dermatol, 131(5), 1015-7. (Read full article)
    10. Leachman SA, Hickerson RP, Schwartz ME, Bullough EE, Hutcherson SL, Boucher KM, Hansen CD, Eliason MJ, Srivatsa GS, Kornbrust DJ, Smith FJ, McLean WI, Milstone LM, Kaspar RL (2010). First-in-human mutation-targeted siRNA phase Ib trial of an inherited skin disorder. Mol Ther, 18(2), 442-6. (Read full article)
    11. Eliason MJ, Bowen GM, Bowen AR, Hazzard L, Samlowski WE (2009). Primary Treatment of Verrucous Carcinoma of the Penis with 5-fluorouracil, cis-diamino-dichloro platinum and Radiation Therapy Arch Derm). Arch Dermatol, 145(11), 1291.
    12. Larson AA, Leachman SA, Eliason MJ, Cannon-Albright LA (2007). Population-based assessment of non-melanoma cancer risk in relatives of cutaneous melanoma probands. J Invest Dermatol, 127(1), 183-8. (Read full article)
    13. Eliason MJ, Larson AA, Florell SR, Zone JJ, Cannon-Albright LA, Samlowski WE, Leachman SA (2006). Population-based prevalence of CDKN2A mutations in Utah melanoma families. J Invest Dermatol, 126(3), 660-6. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Millsop JW, Heller MM, Eliason MJ, Murase JE (2013). Dermatological medication effects on male fertility. [Review]. Dermatol Ther, 26(4), 337-46. (Read full article)
    2. Leachman SA, Jackson R, Eliason MJ, Larson AA, Bolognia JL (2007). Management of melanoma during pregnancy. [Review]. Dermatol Nurs, 19(2), 145-52, 161. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Eliason MJ, Hansen CB, Hart M, Porter-Gill P, Chen W, Sturm RA, Bowen G, Florell SR, Harris RM, Cannon-Albright LA, Swinyer L, Leachman SA (2007). Multiple primary melanomas in a CDKN2A mutation carrier exposed to ionizing radiation. Arch Dermatol, 143(11), 1409-12. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Houston NA, Secrest AM, Harris RJ, Mori WS, Eliason MJ, Phillips CM, Ferris LK (2016). Patient Preferences During Skin Cancer Screening Examination. [Letter to the editor]. JAMA Dermatol, 152(9), 1052-4. (Read full article)
    2. Clark JJ, Secrest AM, Hull CM, Eliason MJ, Leiferman KM, Gleich GJ, Powell DL (2016). The effect of omalizumab dosing and frequency in chronic idiopathic urticaria: Retrospective chart review. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(6), 1274-6. (Read full article)

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