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Christopher B. Hansen
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Christopher B. Hansen, MD

Languages spoken: English, French

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-2955
  • Christopher B. Hansen, MD has specialized expertise in the evaluation and treatment of rheumatic skin diseases such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma. He is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Hansen’s main clinical focus is the medical management of connective tissue diseases that involve the skin as well as common skin disorders such as acne, rashes, and skin cancer. Dr. Hansen runs the UVA-1 phototherapy program in the Department of Dermatology. UVA-1 phototherapy is primarily used to treat patients with sclerosing skin disorders like morphea.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 655 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    September 26, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    He's very caring and thorough

    September 26, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Friendly, you can trust him to do the right thing.

    September 25, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent physician, caring, knowledgeable, soft spoken. Always addresses my concerns and explains my treatment plan. I have been a patient of his for several years now, and have already recommended to several friends and associates.

    September 20, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I've been a patient of Dr. Hansen's for over a decade. He is the kindest, most professional provider. He's seen me through multiple (non-melanoma) cancer diagnoses/treatments and quite a few autoimmune issues. I recommend him to everyone I know.

    September 19, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Stopped in for my yearly check up and Dr. Hansen remembered that I enjoy hunting and the outdoors. Not sure how he remembers but it impressed me and helps me know he's interested in his patients.

    September 19, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    he is very professional and caring

    September 18, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Just the best, most competent and compassionate doctor you could hope to see.

    September 16, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Every time I see Dr. Hansen I'm really impressed with the results of my visit.

    September 15, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I feel I get a thorough examination with Dr. Hansen

  • Christopher B. Hansen, MD has specialized expertise in the evaluation and treatment of rheumatic skin diseases such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma. He is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Hansen’s main clinical focus is the medical management of connective tissue diseases that involve the skin as well as common skin disorders such as acne, rashes, and skin cancer. Dr. Hansen runs the UVA-1 phototherapy program in the Department of Dermatology. UVA-1 phototherapy is primarily used to treat patients with sclerosing skin disorders like morphea.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of Texas Southwestern Chief Resident
    Dermatology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Dermatology - University of Utah - Dermatology Research Fellow
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
    French - University of Utah B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Hopkins ZH, Jimenez A, Taliercio VL, Clarke JT, Hansen CB, Hull CM, Rhoads JLW, Zone JJ, Sahni VN, Kean J, Secrest AM (2024). Skin-Related Quality of Life During Autoimmune Bullous Disease Course. JAMA Dermatol, 159(11), 1185-1194. (Read full article)
    2. Marcelus C, Jimenez A, Zussman J, Hansen CB, Sontheimer RD (2022). Questions raised by a case of adult-onset linear nodular scleroderma. Dermatol Online J, 28(5). (Read full article)
    3. Overbury RS, Stoddard GJ, Pupaibool J, Hansen CB, Lebiedz-Odrobina D (2021). The effect of an electronic medical record intervention on hydroxychloroquine prescribing habits and surveyed providers' opinions of the 2016 American Academy of Ophthalmology guidelines in the rheumatology and dermatology practices of an academic institutionle. BMC Health Serv Res, 21(1), 913. (Read full article)
    4. Beshay A, Zussman J, Hansen C (2020). Recurrent erythematous patch on the upper arm. JAAD Case Rep, 6(12), 1214-1216. (Read full article)
    5. Winchester D, Duffin KC, Hansen C (2012). Response to ustekinumab in a patient with both severe psoriasis and hypertrophic cutaneous lupus. Lupus, 21(9), 1007-10. (Read full article)
    6. Hansen CB, Dahle KW (2012). Cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Dermatol Ther, 25(2), 99-111. (Read full article)
    7. Gammon B, Hansen C, Costner MI (2011). Efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil in antimalarial-resistant cutaneous lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol, 65(4), 717-721.e2. (Read full article)
    8. Lowe GC, Henderson CL, Grau RH, Hansen CB, Sontheimer RD (2011). A systematic review of drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Br J Dermatol, 164(3), 465-72. (Read full article)
    9. Hansen CB, Callen JP (2010). Connective tissue panniculitis: lupus panniculitis, dermatomyositis, morphea/scleroderma. Dermatol Ther, 23(4), 341-9. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Shah A, Bowen A, Hansen C (2020). Multifocal periungual granulation tissue related to ibrutinib therapy. JAAD Case Rep, 6(2), 149-151. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Westerdahl S, Hull CM, Clarke JT, Hansen CB, Rhoads JLW (2020). A single-center, retrospective record review of malignancy prevalence in patients with dermatomyositis with anti-transcription intermediary factor 1γ antibodies via line immunoassay versus immunoprecipitation. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 84(2), 559-561. (Read full article)
    2. Gonzalez CD, Hansen C, Clarke JT (2019). Adverse cutaneous drug reactions with antimalarials in cutaneous lupus and dermatomyositis: A retrospective cohort study. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 81(3), 859-860. (Read full article)