Douglas L. Powell,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Douglas Powell, MD specializes in the treatment of allergic contact dermatitis, dermatitis, and urticaria/hives. He is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Contact Dermatitis Society. His main clinical focus is to determine the possible causes of persistent severe dermatitis and to determine if it is allergic in nature. He also investigates to determine possible allergies to metal prostheses. He has a particular interest in the evaluation of contact urticaria to metals. He also focuses on the treatment of difficult cases of urticaria in patients who have failed standard therapies.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2955
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.6/ 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
October 17, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell was very respectful, attentive, and genuinely invested in finding a solution. He is efficient and yet takes the time to answer patients' questions and explain the reasons for the procedures he recommends. I genuinely feel fortunate that I was referred to him. He is very good doctor. I can't emphasize how much I appreciated the genuine RESPECT and care I experienced from him.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell listens to my inquires
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Powell is a wonderful and caring physician
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr Powell and his staff!
UofU Patient
October 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very professional and concern
UofU Patient
October 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is my hero. I am not exaggerating when I say he changed my life when he solved my illness and put me on the correct meds. Five other specialists could not and I suffered needlessly for years.Thank you Dr. Powell!
UofU Patient
October 04, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I loved he actually listened to what I had to say and what has been going on and working towards a solution
UofU Patient
September 30, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Professional and informative. Answered and explained all questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Our doctor was very good, they, could not find out what was causing his itching!!
UofU Patient
September 26, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Amazing staff care very much for the patient.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
They were very good.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is always very caring, knowledgeable and professional.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell and his staff were great. Answered all of my questions. As usual.
UofU Patient
September 10, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Powell is amazing!!!
UofU Patient
September 01, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Powell is my favorite! Compassionate, knowledgeable, caring, professional and just a down to earth person. I highly recommend him.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Powell is THE BEST!!! Always attentive, concerned, more concerned with listening to me than hearing himself talk. Kudos!!!
UofU Patient
August 27, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
My time there was excellent in every way
UofU Patient
August 22, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I don't feel like he had spent time in my chart to know the test the previous doctors had done
UofU Patient
August 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
We love Dr Powell !!!!!!
UofU Patient
August 13, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent service
UofU Patient
August 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is a ROCK STAR!
UofU Patient
August 04, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Douglas Powell is incredibly professional and has great bedside manners.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Everything was great Dr. Powell always listens to my concerns. He seems thorough in his wxams and explains what he is going to do next. He is always friendly and happy.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is fantastic! He is friendly and thorough, yet concise. He makes you feel like you have his full attention. Dr. Powell knows what he is doing. He has helped me tremendously, by successfully treating my eczema and other skin concerns.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell was very personable and knowledgable. Explained everthing that was happening
UofU Patient
July 11, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Great Service
UofU Patient
July 10, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is so through and smart! He knows everything! I listens wonderfully, and remembers you visits later!
UofU Patient
June 30, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I only have good to say, pretty cool experience, considering it is medical.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Powell was very good at connecting personally, understanding my problem, being concerned about helping me find a solution, and listening and then remembering from one appointment to the next the problems, concerns and solutions discussed. I appreciated his communication with his scribe and other staff as it was very open and complete. His desire to follow-up with me was sincere.His confidence in the solutions he provided was finite. There was no allowance for unexpected results. This concerned me as I am a complicated patient and the number of variables that complicate my issues is not finite. For example, he did not include my allergy to Lanolin to his conclusions. However, I do think he would be open for discussion on this matter at a future appointment. Thank you.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell listened to my concerns and explained the tests, plan, and answered all my questions. He told me, "I believe you," which really means a lot as a person with chronic health problems as other providers usually treat me like I do not know my body.
UofU Patient
June 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is exceptional. He was so patient and engaging with my mother, who has some memory issues and is uncomfortable outside her family circle. He is kind and pleasant and has such a fun personality, and is also very thorough. He spent a great deal of time taking information and working on a strategy to resolve a complex issue she has been dealing with for several years.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
So amazing! I love this provider.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Powell is the best. Don't mind waiting for him to see me. I have been with him since 2001.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell makes me feel like I am his only patient. Very good to listen. He cares.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Was so impressed by Dr. Powell personal concern and confident in his treatment plan.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
The time and concern the doctor gave me. So helpful in every way.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell examined my skin carefully, explained the conditions and treatment options thoroughly, and allowed me to participate in selecting the desired treatments. He is a very personable doctor and an excellent communicator. I would strongly recommend him to prospective patients.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is the best of the best!
UofU Patient
May 09, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Douglas Powell is very kind, patient and attentive -- in addition he has a great sense of humor and this always makes my visits about my funky skin condition and HEALING it successfully more pleasant.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
May 07, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is truly awesome!
UofU Patient
April 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is a very congenial, fun and caring physician.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. POWELL WAS INCREDIBLE HELPFUL, I LOVE HIS INTERACTION WITH ME, HE CARED ABOUT MY ISSUES, LISTEN AND WAS PERSONAL IN TAKING CARE OF MY NEEDS. A WONDERFUL SOUL. I AM VERY PLEASED TO HAVE FIUND HIM.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
April 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is very through, and included my points and concerns.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell is very personable and knows his stuff. I felt well taken care of.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr.Powell is very through, I feel he is doing an excellent job to try and solve my skin issues.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
It was so nice to see a dermatologist who took the time to explain everything. And didn't rush to get in and out of the office
UofU Patient
April 15, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Powell was the nicest healthcare provider I've ever seen for treatment. He was able to help me figure out an issue that I've had with my eyes for the past year and that none of the doctors in my hometown were able to diagnose. He explained everything very clearly and I left my visit feeling so hopeful and happy about my treatment plan. I'm very happy I made the drive from Reno to see him. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone having skin issues.
Douglas Powell, MD specializes in the treatment of allergic contact dermatitis, dermatitis, and urticaria/hives. He is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Contact Dermatitis Society. His main clinical focus is to determine the possible causes of persistent severe dermatitis and to determine if it is allergic in nature. He also investigates to determine possible allergies to metal prostheses. He has a particular interest in the evaluation of contact urticaria to metals. He also focuses on the treatment of difficult cases of urticaria in patients who have failed standard therapies.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Contact Urticaria
- Urticaria
Education History
| Residency | University of Rochester Dermatology Resident, 1996 |
| Internship | LDS Hospital Intern, 1993 |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine M.D., 1992 |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Microbiology B.S., 1988 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Amanullah AA, Sahni DR, Sahni VN, Hull CM, Powell DL, Secrest AM (2022). Reply to: current treatment modalities in granulomatous cheilitis. Int J Dermatol.
- Okeke CAV, Malik AM, Atwater AR, Powell DL, Czajkowski G, Castanedo-Tardan MP, Montanez-Wiscovich M, Wu PA, Members of the American Contact Dermatitis Society Diversity Equity Inclusion and Healthcare Disparities Committee (2022). American Contact Dermatitis Society Position Statement: Dermatitis and Skin of Color. Dermatitis, 33(1), 3-9.
- Schlarbaum JP, Dunnick CA, Scheman AJPowell DL, deShazo RA, Neeley AB, Warshaw EM, McKinney ZJ, Hylwa SA (2020). A Mini-epidemic of Suspected Contact Dermatitis to Delta Airlines Uniforms. Dermatitis. 2020 Dec 1. doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000692. . Dermatitis.
- Rundle CW, Presley CL, Militello M, Barber C, Powell DL, Jacob SE, Atwater AR, Watsky KL, Yu J, Dunnick CA (2020). Hand hygiene during COVID-19: Recommendations from the American Contact Dermatitis Society. J Am Acad Dermatol, 83(6), 1730-1737.
- Truong A, Secrest AM, Zhang M, Forbes BR, Laggis CW, McFadden M, Gardner LJ, Powell DL, Lewis BKH (2020). A survey of dermatologic health-related quality of life and resource access in patients experiencing homelessness. J Am Acad Dermatol, 85(3), 775-778.
- Sharma V, DeShazo RA, Skidmore CR, Glotzbach JP, Koliopoulou A, Javan H, McKellar SH, Powell DL, Selzman CH (2019). Surgical explantation of atrial septal closure devices for refractory nickel allergy symptoms. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 160(2), 502-509.e1.
- Schlarbaum JP, Powell DL (2020). Phytodermatitis From Plumbago: Pretty Is Not Painless. Dermatitis, 31(4), e32-e34.
- Sheikh UA, deShazo RA, Powell D (2020). Contact Urticaria to Components of Balsam of Peru Presenting Like Food Allergy With Systemic Symptoms. Dermatitis, 31(3), e20-e21.
- Jacob SE, McGowan M, Silverberg NB, Pelletier JL, Fonacier L, Mousdicas N, Powell D, Scheman A, Goldenberg A (2017). Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Data on Contact Allergy in Children With Atopic Dermatitis. JAMA Dermatol, 153(8), 765-770.
- Goldenberg A, Mousdicas N, Silverberg N, Powell D, Pelletier JL, Silverberg JI, Zippin J, Fonacier L, Tosti A, Lawley L, Wu Chang M, Scheman A, Kleiner G, Williams J, Watsky K, Dunnick CA, Frederickson R, Matiz C, Chaney K, Estes TS, Botto N, Draper M, Kircik L, Lugo-Somolinos A, Machler B, Jacob SE (2016). Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Inaugural Case Data. Dermatitis, 27(5), 293-302.
- Pho LN, Eliason MJ, Regruto M, Hull CM, Powell DL (2011). Treatment of chronic urticaria with colchicine. J Drugs Dermatol, 10(12), 1423-8.
- 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.
- Endo JO, Davis C, Powell DL (2011). The potential utility of patch testing in identifying the causative agent of morbilliform drug eruptions. Dermatitis, 22(2), 114-5.
- Powell D, Ahmed S (2010). Soccer shin guard reactions: allergic and irritant. Dermatitis, 21(3), 162-6.
- Powell D, Ahmed S (2010). Soccer shin guard reactions: allergic and irritant reactions. Dermatitis, 21(3), 162-6.
- Rabkin DG, Whitehead KJ, Michaels AD, Powell DL, Karwande SV (2008). Unusual Presentation of Nickel Allergy Requiring Explanation of an Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder Device. Clin Cardiol.
- Liddle M, Hull C, Liu C, Powell D (2006). Contact urticaria from curcumin. Dermatitis, 17(4), 196-7.
- Fields K, Nelson T, Powell D (2006). Contact Dermatitis to Baby Wipes; A Case Series. J Am Acad Dermatol.
Letter
- Ali NS, Sahni VN, Ma BC, Sahni DR, Hull CM, Powell DL, Secrest AM (2021). Reply to: low response of granulomatous cheilitis to currently established treatments. [Letter to the editor]. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 35(12), e930-e931.
- Truong A, Laggis CW, Annis TD, Secrest AM, Fino NF, Powell DL, Gardner LJ, Gregory T, Hull CM, Lewis BKH (2019). Factors associated with follow-up adherence in patients seen at a referral-based dermatology clinic for the homeless. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 83(2), 629-631.
Global Impact
Grand Rounds
| Assisting with Dermatology in Ghana: What has worked and what hasn’t. Global Health Initiatives Grand Rounds | Ghana |
Presentations
| Dermatoses of Pregnancy. National Meeting of Dermatologists in Accra, Ghana, Africa | Ghana |
| Pediatric Dermatoses. National Meeting of Dermatologists in Accra, Ghana, Africa | Ghana |
| Chronic Urticaria. Grand Rounds, Korle BV Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana | Ghana |
| "Dermatologic descriptions", given to Internal Medicine residents, Komfo Anoite Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana, Africa | Ghana |
| "Dermatologic descriptions" and "General Dermatology", given at the International Conference for PAs, Kintampo Regional Hospital, Kintampo, Ghana, Africa. | Ghana |
Service
| 12/31/2014 | Committee Member | Ghana Dermatology Program | Ghana |
| 01/01/2006 | Co-Director | Ghana Dermatology Program | Ghana |