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Payam Tristani-Firouzi
( out of 89 reviews )

Payam Tristani-Firouzi, MD

Languages spoken: English

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  • Payam Tristani-Firouzi, MD has specialized expertise in lasers and cosmetic procedures, where she integrates her expertise in dermatology for providing state-of-the art treatments for her patients.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 89 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 15, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    She is always very helpful, nice and sweet! She knows where to treat my face with Botox/Dysport. The staff is also very nice.

    July 11, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Very easy to talk to, encouraging about options and clear about timelines.

    May 23, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Tristani is a treasure !

    May 13, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Wonderful one of the best since a visit so many Drs in the past

    April 18, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Extremely competent and equally nice bedside manner!

    April 15, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    She knows exactly what I concern about my appearance and help me to feel better about myself.

    February 28, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I have been a long-term patient under Dr. Tristanis care and have the utmost confidence in her skill and professionalism. She treats me like a valued friend!

    February 14, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    She answered all of my questions and was very forthright. I appreciate that in a doctor.

    February 13, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I cant say enough about Dr. Tristani. She is a pleasure to be around and is very personable. She is easy to talk to and does great work!!!

  • Payam Tristani-Firouzi, MD has specialized expertise in lasers and cosmetic procedures, where she integrates her expertise in dermatology for providing state-of-the art treatments for her patients.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Mohs Micrographic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Minnesota M.D.
    Laboratory Medicine and Pathology - University of Minnesota Master's
    Undergraduate Medical Technology - University of Minnesota B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Donigan JM, Srivastava D, Maher I, Abdelmalek M, Bar AA, Blalock TW, Bordeaux JS, Brodland DG, Carroll BT, Council ML, Duffy K, Fathi R, Golda N, Johnson-Jahangir H, Konda S, Leitenberger JJ, Moye M, Nelson JL, Patel VA, Shaffer JJ, Soltani-Arabshahi R, Tristani-Firouzi P, Tschetter AJ, Nijhawan RI (2020). Opioid Prescribing Recommendations After Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction: A Delphi Consensus. Dermatol Surg, 47(2), 167-169. (Read full article)
    2. Donigan JM, Franco AI, Stoddard GJ, Hedderman A, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen GM, Millican EA, Duffy KL (2018). Opioid Prescribing Patterns After Micrographic Surgery: A Follow-up Retrospective Chart Review. Dermatol Surg, 45(4), 508-513. (Read full article)
    3. Saluja SS, Walker ML, Summers EM, Tristani-Firouzi P, Smart DR (2017). Safety of non-ablative fractional laser for acne scars within 1 month after treatment with oral isotretinoin: A randomized split-face controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med, 49(10), 886-890. (Read full article)
    4. Hyde MA, Hadley ML, Tristani-Firouzi P, Goldgar D, Bowen GM (2012). A randomized trial of the off-label use of imiquimod, 5%, cream with vs without tazarotene, 0.1%, gel for the treatment of lentigo maligna, followed by conservative staged excisions. Arch Dermatol, 148(5), 592-6. (Read full article)
    5. Hadley J, Tristani-Firouzi P, Hull C, Florell S, Cotter M, Hadley M (2012). Results of an investigator-initiated single-blind split-face comparison of photodynamic therapy and 5% imiquimod cream for the treatment of actinic keratoses. Dermatol Surg, 38(5), 722-7. (Read full article)
    6. Bowen AR, Burt L, Boucher K, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SR (2012). Use of proliferation rate, p53 staining and perforating elastic fibers in distinguishing keratoacanthoma from hypertrophic lichen planus: a pilot study. J Cutan Pathol, 39(2), 243-50. (Read full article)
    7. Foo CW, Tristani-Firouzi P (2011). Topical modalities for treatment and prevention of postsurgical hypertrophic scars. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am, 19(3), 551-7. (Read full article)
    8. Hadley JC, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SF, Bowen GM, Hadley ML (2009). Case series of multiple recurrent reactive keratoacanthomas developing at surgical margins. Dermatol Surg, 35(12), 2019-24. (Read full article)
    9. Duffy KL, Bowen AR, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SR, Hadley ML (2009). Eccrine syringofibroadenoma-like change adjacent to a squamous cell carcinoma: potential histologic pitfall in Mohs micrographic surgery. Dermatol Surg, 35(3), 519-22. (Read full article)
    10. Duffy KL, Florell SR, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen AR, Hadley ML (2009). Syringocystadenomatous-like change adjacent to a squamous cell carcinoma: Potential Mohs Micrographic Surgery pitfall. Dermatol Surg, 35(3), 519-22.
    11. Duffy KL, McKenna JK, Hadley ML, Tristani-Firouzi P (2009). Nonmelanoma skin cancers of the ear: correlation between subanatomic location and post-Mohs micrographic surgery defect size. Dermatol Surg, 35(1), 30-3. (Read full article)
    12. Hadley JC, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SF, Bowen GM, Hadley ML (2009). Case Series of Multiply Recurrent Reactive Keratoacanthoma Developing at Surgical Margins. Dermatol Surg, 35(12), 2019-24.
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