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Julia Curtis
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Julia Curtis, MD

Languages spoken: English, French

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  • Dr. Julia Curtis is a Board-certified dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Mole Mapping Program at the Midvalley Health Center. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. She has a clinical interest in pigmented lesions, early diagnosis of skin cancers with dermoscopy and in vivo cutaneous imaging, and Stevens-Johnson and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndromes.

    Dr. Curtis also shares in the supervision of the inpatient dermatology consultation services at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 192 reviews )

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    August 23, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    The best

    August 20, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Curtis appeared interested in my well being. I appreciated the time she took to explain and give her suggestions

    August 18, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I have seen Dr Curtis since 2018. She had me mole mapped as I have several, and it would be hard to tell if there was a change without the mapping. I go every four to five months as she has found 4 melanomas that were in the early stages and removed through the years. She knows how to work with me as I am stubborn and dont always want to do what I am told Her due diligence has kept me from perhaps suffering far worse outcomes with my melanoma findings. So far so good!! Give her a raise!! I will continue seeing her until I crump or she retires

    August 17, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Treated very well

    August 12, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Great doc

    August 04, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Exceptional at identifying risky moles and skin cancer. Great to work with.

    August 04, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Julia is a very thorough Doctor and really cares for her patients and their outcomes

    August 04, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Curtis is a capable and efficient dermatologist and has a very pleasant manner as she cares for me. I would recommend her to family and friends.

    August 04, 2023
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I only have 15 minutes with the physician. I didn't want to share that "precious time" with strangers.

  • Dr. Julia Curtis is a Board-certified dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Mole Mapping Program at the Midvalley Health Center. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. She has a clinical interest in pigmented lesions, early diagnosis of skin cancers with dermoscopy and in vivo cutaneous imaging, and Stevens-Johnson and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndromes.

    Dr. Curtis also shares in the supervision of the inpatient dermatology consultation services at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Co-Chief Resident
    Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Intermountain Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Nicholson LT, Topham C, Curtis J, Madigan LM (2022). Painful thickened skin on the soles of the feet. JAAD Case Rep, 29, 146-148. (Read full article)
    2. Hopkins ZH, Carlisle RP, Frost ZE, Curtis JA, Ferris LK, Secrest AM (2022). Risk Factors and Predictors of Survival Among Patients with Amelanotic Melanoma Compared to Melanotic Melanoma in the National Cancer Database. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 14(12), 36-43. (Read full article)
    3. Haynes D, Strunck JL, Said J, Tam I, Varedi A, Topham CA, Olamiju B, Wei BM, Erickson MK, Wang LL, Tan A, Stoner R, Hartman RI, Lilly E, Grossman D, Curtis JA, Westerdahl JS, Leventhal JS, Choi JN, Chu EY, Ming ME, Stein JA, Liebman TN, Berry E, Greiling TM (2020). Association between halo nevi and melanoma in adults: A multicenter retrospective case series. J Am Acad Dermatol, 84(4), 1164-1166. (Read full article)
    4. Fried LJ, Tan A, Berry EG, Braun RP, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Curtis J, Ferris LK, Hartman RI, Jaimes N, Kawaoka JC, Kim CC, Lallas A, Leachman SA, Levin A, Lucey P, Marchetti MA, Marghoob AA, Miller D, Nelson KC, Prodanovic E, Seiverling EV, Swetter SM, Savory SA, Usatine RP, Wei ML, Polsky D, Stein JA, Liebman TN (2021). Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians: Results of a Modified Delphi Survey of Pigmented Lesion Experts. JAMA Dermatol, 157(2), 189-197. (Read full article)
    5. Grossman D, Okwundu N, Bartlett EK, Marchetti MA, Othus M, Coit DG, Hartman RI, Leachman SA, Berry EG, Korde L, Lee SJ, Bar-Eli M, Berwick M, Bowles T, Buchbinder EI, Burton EM, Chu EY, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Curtis JA, Daud A, Deacon DC, Ferris LK, Gershenwald JE, Grossmann KF, Hu-Lieskovan S, Hyngstrom J, Jeter JM, Judson-Torres RL, Kendra KL, Kim CC, Kirkwood JM, Lawson DH, Leming PD, Long GV, Marghoob AA, Mehnert JM, Ming ME, Nelson KC, Polsky D, Scolyer RA, Smith EA, Sondak VK, Stark MS, Stein JA, Thompson JA, Thompson JF, Venna SS, Wei ML, Swetter SM (2020). Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma: Identifying the Knowledge Gaps and Assessing the Clinical Benefit. JAMA Dermatol, 156(9), 1004-1011. (Read full article)
    6. Freeman C, Hull C, Sontheimer R, Curtis J (2020). Squamous cell carcinoma of the dorsal hands and feet after repeated exposure to ultraviolet nail lamps. Dermatol Online J, 26(3). (Read full article)
    7. Waldman RA, Grant-Kels JM, Curiel CN, Curtis J, Rodrguez SG, Hu S, Kerr P, Marghoob A, Markowitz O, Pellacani G, Rabinovitz H, Rao B, Scope A, Stein JA, Swetter SM (2019). Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Non-Invasive Melanoma Detection Techniques Based on Results of an International DELPHI Process. J Am Acad Dermatol.
    8. Harris K, Curtis J, Larsen B, Calder S, Duffy K, Bowen G, Hadley M, Tristani-Firouzi P (2013). Opioid pain medication use after dermatologic surgery: a prospective observational study of 212 dermatologic surgery patients. JAMA Dermatol, 149(3), 317-21. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Curtis JA, Zone JJ (2016). Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis. In Naveed S (Ed.), Autoimmune Bullous Diseases - Approach and Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International AG.
    2. Curtis JA, Zone JJ (2016). Immunoglobulin A Dermatoses. In Gaspari AA, Tyring SK, Kaplan AP (Eds.), Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology. London, United Kingdom: Springer Verlag.

    Case Report

    1. Walker A, Sahni VN, Sahni DR, Curtis J (2021). Use of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Hidrocystomas: An Emerging, Cost-Effective, and Powerful Tool. Case Rep Dermatol Med, 2021, 5543803. (Read full article)
    2. Curtis JA, Florell SR, Zussman J (2015). Sandpapery Skin. JAMA Dermatol, 151(11), 1251-2. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Curtis JA, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen AR (2017). Xanthelasma Palpebrarum after Artecoll (polymethylmethacrylate collagen) Injections to the Bilateral Tear Troughs. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Dermatopathol, 39(7), 553-554. (Read full article)
    2. Curtis JA, Christensen LC, Paine AR, Collins Brummer G, Summers EM, Cochran AL, Petersen MJ, Hull CM (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treatments: An Internet survey. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(2), 379-80. (Read full article)
    3. Curtis JA, Tanner P, Hull CM, Leachman SA (2015). Reply to: "Nail curing UV lamps: Trivial exposure not cause for public alarm". [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 73(5), e187. (Read full article)
    4. Elsensohn AN, Curtis JA, Secrest AM, Liaqat M, Florell SR, Duffy KL, Edholm K, Summers EM (2015). Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency panniculitis presenting with severe anasarca, pulmonary embolus and hypogammaglobulinaemia. [Letter to the editor]. Br J Dermatol, 173(1), 289-91. (Read full article)
    5. Curtis J, Tanner P, Judd C, Childs B, Hull C, Leachman S (2013). Acrylic nail curing UV lamps: high-intensity exposure warrants further research of skin cancer risk. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 69(6), 1069-70. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Rogers K (2023). A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds. CNN Health.
    2. Bendix A (2023). These dermatologists say they don't get gel manicures as research hints UV nail dryers may damage DNA; A recent study found that radiation from UV nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells - which in turn is linked to a rick of cancer. NBC News.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Curtis JA (08/01/2018). What's New in Mole Mapping & Skin Imaging [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah The Scope. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_3wgc6sob.