
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
November 26, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Very good
UofU Patient
November 12, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Dr Powell Is the best on all counts.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
I've been a patient of Dr Powell's for several years and I am very satisfied with the treatment he's provided.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Dr Powell listens and explains well
UofU Patient
November 06, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Dr. Powell is the very best.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Absolutely excellent physician
UofU Patient
November 04, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Dr. Powell is the BEST, and all support staff are well informed and help schedule appointments.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2022
Midvalley Health Center
Exceptional!
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
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 |