Adam J. Tinklepaugh,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Adam Tinklepaugh, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and board certified dermatologist. Dr. Tinklepaugh specializes in Mohs surgery (a tissue-sparing surgery for treating skin cancer), facial reconstruction post-Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology with a focus on rosacea. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2955
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good everything
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Definitely
UofU Patient
March 14, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I was very impressed with the Dr. And his nurse.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
March 10, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
He is the best
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
It was very good!
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
February 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Nothing but excellent Treatment
UofU Patient
February 22, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Physician did a super job of explaining my options for closing the surgery site.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Once again, Dr. Tinklepaugh is wonderful.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Great communication. Super cool people.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Extremely impressed with Dr. Tinklepaugh: his medical expertise, involving me in decisions, and his communication skills.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent experience , Dr. Tinklebaugh and assistant . Walked me through all the steps and what to expect. Wonderful post op instructions
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Tinkelpaugh covered all options as I was very concerned about best route to go for post procedure care
UofU Patient
December 27, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Tinklepaugh was absolutely superior in every aspect of the surgery procedure removing my cancer spot.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Both the nurse and doctor explained each step of the procedure and explained my options.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He was excellent.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Tinklepaugh takes the time to listen and consult with this patients. He's the best.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Tinklepaugh is probably my favorite dermatologist ever. He was very tactful, listened to my concerns and addressed them, and proposed treatment options for my concerns as well. One of the best doctor visits of any kind that I have had. I recommended him and this office to someone the day after my appointment.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I was super impressed with Dr. T!
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would highly recommend Dr. Tinklepaugh to everyone who needs the MOHS surgery. He is not only very professional,. He is has a wonderful personality that made me very comfortable before, during and after the surgeries.
UofU Patient
December 08, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
No complaints what so ever
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
December 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Nothing but good things to say
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent description
UofU Patient
November 24, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 20, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Everyone very informative
UofU Patient
November 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Ju- Anne and Dr. Tinklepaugh were assume and advised me off all my choices during the procedure!
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Tinklepaugh was very good at listening to me and my need to be active and explaining my options
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Tinklepaugh did an excellent job with the Mohs surgery and explaining my post surgical options. I hope to see him in the future if need be and would definitely recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr T was very informative about my skin condition and his proposed treatment.
UofU Patient
October 18, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 17, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very understanding and kind
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very professional and clear
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
The procedure was explained very well!
UofU Patient
October 03, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Great communicator
UofU Patient
October 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
If anyone needs reassurance of Dr. Tinkerpaugh's abilities, they certainly need not to be concerned. He was extremely kind, professional. Many times you get referrals to Doctors you have never seen before, which could cause concerns for some patients. This doctor is fabulous.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very thorough.
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Tinklepaugh to a family member. I was so impressed with the way he explained everything, was very personable, and the quality work he did. He made me feel very relaxed and completely eased my anxiety about the whole procedure.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 13, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Extremely caring and personable.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Tinkelpaugh is awesome
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I was comfortable during the procedure because they are competent at what they do.
UofU Patient
September 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I appreciated Dr Tinklepaugh's careful explanations throughout the day
UofU Patient
August 22, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 12, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Extremely happy with the care Dr Tinklepaugh provided. He explained each step of the Mohs surgery so I knew exactly what to expect, and made sure I wasn't experiencing any pain during the procedure. He included me in all decisions, and did an excellent job with the reconstruction. He's extremely knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend him.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
Adam Tinklepaugh, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and board certified dermatologist. Dr. Tinklepaugh specializes in Mohs surgery (a tissue-sparing surgery for treating skin cancer), facial reconstruction post-Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology with a focus on rosacea. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology |
Education History
| Fellowship | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow, 2017 |
| Fellowship | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow, 2017 |
| Residency | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Dermatology Resident, 2016 |
| Internship | Intermountain Medical Center Internal Medicine Transitional Internship, 2013 |
| Professional Medical | The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine; Research Track Program M.D., 2012 |
| Research Fellow | The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Fellow, 2009 |
| Undergraduate | Lynchburg College Biomedical Science B.S., 2006 |
| Research Fellow | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Research Fellow, 2005 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Patel P, Guzman AK, Tinklepaugh AJ, Ciocon DH (2021). Immunohistochemistry utilization in Medicare beneficiaries by Mohs surgeons from 2012- 2017. J Drugs Dermatol.
- Williams RF, Tinklepaugh AJ, Libby TJ, Ciocon DH (2019). Reconstruction of a Full-Thickness Nasal Defect. Dermatol Surg, 46(6), 833-836.
- Yim E, Tinklepaugh AJ, Libby TJ, Ciocon DH (2018). Reconstruction of a Deep Cutaneous Lip Defect Involving the Nasal Sill. Dermatol Surg, 46(1), 123-125.
- Libby TJ, Williams RF, El Habr C, Tinklepaugh A, Ciocon D (2018). Mixing of Injectable Fillers: A National Survey. Dermatol Surg, 45(1), 117-123.
- Krausz AE, Goldberg DJ, Ciocon DH, Tinklepaugh AJ (2018). Procedural management of rhinophyma: A comprehensive review. J Cosmet Dermatol, 17(6), 960-967.
- Tinklepaugh A, Husain Z, Libby TJ, Ciocon D (2018). Management of a Lower Eyelid Defect. Dermatol Surg, 44(12), 1627-1630.
- Wald J, Tinklepaugh A, Husain Z, Ciocon D (2018). Alar Reconstruction After Failure of an Interpolated Melolabial Flap. Dermatol Surg, 44(12), 1623-1626.
- Libby T, Wald J, Tinklepaugh A, Ciocon D (2018). Repair of a Midhelical Defect. Dermatol Surg, 44(12), 1619-1622.
- Tinklepaugh A, Husain Z, Libby TJ, Ciocon D (2018). Reconstruction of a Full-Thickness Auricular Defect After Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg, 44(12), 1595-1598.
- El Habr C, Vinelli G, Tinklepaugh A, Ciocon D (2018). Reconstruction of an Alar Defect With a Fusiform Nasolabial Turnover Flap With a Proximal, Superiorly Tapered Apex. J Craniofac Surg, 29(1), e20-e21.
- Bhatt M, Husain Z, Tinklepaugh AJ, Ciocon DH (2017). Complex Subunit Repair of a Cheek, Nose, and Medial Canthal Defect: A Stepwise Approach. J Craniofac Surg, 28(8), e765-e766.
- Tinklepaugh AJ, Wilson BB (2014). Tender thumbnail papule. Cutis, 93(6), E8-9.
Book Chapter
- Tinklepaugh AJ, Ehrlich A (2013). Cutaneous drug reactions. In Domino F, Baldor RA, Golding J, Grimes JA, Taylor JS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult (21st Edition, pp. 320-1). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Tinklepaugh AJ, Ehrlich A (2013). Granuloma annulare. In Domino F, Baldor RA, Golding J, Grimes JA, Taylor JS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult (21st Edition, pp. 542-3). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Ogram A, Tinklepaugh A (2011). Multiple erythematous lesions or rash in the well patient: Urticaria, Angioedema, and Dermographism. In Lugo-Somolinos A, McKinley-Grant L, Goldsmith LA, Papier A, Adigun C, Culton D, et al (Eds.), Essential Dermatology in Pigmented Skin (p. 117). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Ogram A, Tinklepaugh A (2011). Lesions with prominent vasculature or purpura: cutis marmorata. In Lugo-Somolinos A, McKinley-Grant L, Goldsmith LA, Papier A, Adigun C, Culton D, et al. (Eds.), Essential Dermatology in Pigmented Skin (p. 200). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Ogram A, Tinklepaugh A (2011). Lesions with prominent vasculature or purpura: vascular malformations. In Lugo-Somolinos A, McKinley-Grant L, Goldsmith LA, Papier A, Adigun C, Culton D, et al. (Eds.), Essential Dermatology in Pigmented Skin (p. 201). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Ogram A, Tinklepaugh A (2011). Lesions with prominent pigmentary change: port wine stain. In Lugo-Somolinos A, McKinley-Grant L, Goldsmith LA, Papier A, Adigun C, Culton D, et al. (Eds.), Essential Dermatology in Pigmented Skin (p. 2). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Maiman RE, Tinklepaugh AJ (2020). Reconstruction - Scalp. In Bae YSC, Ciocon DC (Eds.), Procedural Dermatology: Postresidency and Fellowship Compendium (1, 1). Stuttgart: Thieme Publishers.
Letter
- Tinklepaugh AJ, Wilson BB (2013). Pityriasis folliculorum: a novel therapy for a diagnostically challenging condition. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 69(5), e276-e277.
- Tinklepaugh AJ, Norton SA (2011). Traditional gingival tattooing of maxillary denture. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Dermatol, 147(11), 1334-5.
- Flint N, Friedman P, Frigerio A, Tinklepaugh A (). Incomplete staining artifact: A confounding frozen section pathology artifact encountered during Mohs Micrographic Surgery [Letter to the editor]. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.