Jessica M. Donigan,
MD, FAAD
Languages Spoken: English
Jessica M. Donigan, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Donigan specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery (a microscopic technique that allows skin cancers to be removed with very narrow margins with the highest cure rate) and reconstruction following skin cancer surgery. In addition to Mohs surgery, Dr. Donigan's clinical interests include cutaneous lymphoma and medical dermatology. Her research interests include pain management following dermatologic procedures, and cutaneous malignancies including melanoma, keratinocyte carcinomas (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma), and lymphoma. She is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, and completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as an Associate Member of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Clinical Locations
Center for HOPE
801-213-6251
801-581-2955
Dermatology
801-581-2955
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery) 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
4.7/ 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
March 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Such a kind team and easy to speak with.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donigan was totally trying to help me plus her follow up on issues I had was incredible
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very good, kept me informed of what was going on during the procedure
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very good!
UofU Patient
March 17, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donigan was excellent. She was very kind and made me feel at ease.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Everyone there is amazing!! I can't say it enough!
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Would not have had a better team do my surgery
UofU Patient
March 03, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent in every aspect
UofU Patient
February 24, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Great provider
UofU Patient
February 17, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donigan is my choice for Mohs surgery
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Love those folks can not wait for next appt.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donegan and Chris were both outstanding in the level of their care and concern
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donigan was pleasant, fun, straight-forward, and genuine. She did a great job both with the procedure, and with answering all of my questions.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Amazing staff. Kept me informed of what was happening. Kept my mind off the procedure by talking with me & making sure I was comfortable.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Donovan was very personable, kept me well informed throughout the process, and was incredibly informative about my options as the procedure progressed. It's also clear how much the rest of the staff respects her. I felt very assured about the outcomes of my procedure with her taking care of me
UofU Patient
January 07, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
All staff and Dr. Donigan were very thoughtful around all the information they were giving me. They made sure I understood the entire process and keep me informed the entire time, including what to expect during and over the next week.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The care that the caregiver was both professional and excellent
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very nice experience
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Donigan is great.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I felt well taken care of.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Jessica Donovan (Doctor) and Angie Glasser (Nurse) we're absolutely fantastic and kind.
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donigan is personable and caring.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donigan was excellent.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donigan is an excellent physician and did a great job of explaining the procedure. In addition, she kept me informed as to what she was doing and what the process entailed.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very patient, answered lots of questions, even drew a diagram to explain. Great visit
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Both doctor and nurse were very professional yet helpful and friendly. The whole experience was very positive.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Donigan is fabulous!
UofU Patient
November 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Most of the information-giving came from Lacey, the CMA. Some of it was repeated by Dr. Donigan
UofU Patient
November 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donovan was awesome
UofU Patient
November 09, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
This was my first visit with Dr. Donigan, but I have been to U dermatology for years. She was very thorough and took time to perform and detailed examination of my skin. She is also the first dermatologist who checked my scalp! She made the exam comfortable and I'm very happy to have found her!
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donigan is wonderful!
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Again wonderful
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I thought Dr. Donigan and her team did a superb job. They were efficient, organized and professional. They worked with skill and good humor. Getting a chunk of cancerous flesh shaved off actually qualified as fun.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donigan provided excellent, professional care.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Appointment was just a check up on previously done work
UofU Patient
October 22, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Donigan is great. Very caring and at the same time straightforward with treatment options.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Donegan explained everything she was going to do, and she kept me advised of what she was doing throughout the procedure. Both ahe and her assistant calmed my nervousness.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Donigan has a great "bedside manner". The only U Health doctor I have seen that calls back and personally explains lab results.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very straightforward and skilled and thoughtful
UofU Patient
October 17, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donnigan and the assistants were wonderful!
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I was unable to see the Dr. As I could not wait any longer and the nurse told me after waiting another 15 minutes that it would be at least 20 more minutes. The nurse talked to the Dr. And gave me the Dr.'s message about what I should do moving forward. Later that evening Dr. Donovan called me on the phone an apologized for the wait and not being able to see me. She again gave me instructions on moving forward.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She was great, and probably busy. Just alot of waiting.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Did very good job. Very professional. Explained everything very well. Made me feel comfortable.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Donigan and Lacey were both careful and kind. They asked frequently if I was doing okay. They played my favorite music. They covered my eyes so the bright lights didn't hurt my eyes.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
All of the care mentioned above was exceptional.
Jessica M. Donigan, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Donigan specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery (a microscopic technique that allows skin cancers to be removed with very narrow margins with the highest cure rate) and reconstruction following skin cancer surgery. In addition to Mohs surgery, Dr. Donigan's clinical interests include cutaneous lymphoma and medical dermatology. Her research interests include pain management following dermatologic procedures, and cutaneous malignancies including melanoma, keratinocyte carcinomas (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma), and lymphoma. She is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, and completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as an Associate Member of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-6465
(801) 581-6484
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow, 2019 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Dermatology Chief Resident, 2018 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Dermatology Resident, 2017 |
| Fellowship | Massachusetts General Hospital National Psoriasis Foundation Fellowship Clinical Research Fellow, 2015 |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Preliminary Medicine Intern, 2014 |
| Professional Medical | University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2013 |
| Undergraduate | University of Redlands Major: Environmental Science; Minors: Biology, Chemistry B.S., 2007 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Walker A, Vitale PA, Donigan JM (2022). Treatment of a Cutaneous Solitary Fibrous Tumor With Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg, 48(4), 465-66.
- Donigan JM, Taylor O, Greif C, Srivastava D, Nijhawan RI (2021). Inferiorly Based Rotation Flaps for Infraorbital Cheek Defects. Dermatol Surg, 48(1), 61-66.
- Schmults CD, Blitzblau R, Aasi SZ, Alam M, Andersen JS, Baumann BC, Bordeaux J, Chen PL, Chin R, Contreras CM, DiMaio D, Donigan JM, Farma JM, Ghosh K, Grekin RC, Harms K, Ho AL, Holder A, Lukens JN, Medina T, Nehal KS, Nghiem P, Park S, Patel T, Puzanov I, Scott J, Sekulic A, Shaha AR, Srivastava D, Stebbins W, Thomas V, Xu YG, McCullough B, Dwyer MA, Nguyen MQ (2021). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer, Version 1.2022. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 19(12), 1382-1394.
- Jimenez AR, Florell SR, Donigan JM (2021). Encountering Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol in Dimethyl Sulfoxide Embolization Material During Electrodesiccation and Curettage. Dermatol Surg, 47(10), 1405-1406.
- Donigan JM (2021). Commentary on Benzodiazepine Utilization in Medicare Beneficiaries by Mohs Surgeons and Dermatologists From 2013 to 2017. Dermatol Surg, 47(6), 834-835.
- 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.
- 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.
- Donigan JM, Millican EA (2018). Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes of Second Intention Healing for Mohs Defects of the Lips. Dermatol Surg, 45(1), 26-35.
- Donigan JM, Hyde MA, Goldgar DE, Hadley ML, Bowling M, Bowen GM (2018). Rate of Recurrence of Lentigo Maligna Treated With Off-Label Neoadjuvant Topical Imiquimod, 5%, Cream Prior to Conservatively Staged Excision. JAMA Dermatol, 154(8), 885-889.
- Donigan JM, Collins ZN, Wada DA (2017). Eruption of Yellow-Brown and Red-Brown Papules in a Young Adult With Polydipsia and Polyuria. JAMA Dermatol, 153(8), 813-814.
- Wynn DP, Donigan JM, Tkach A (2017). Clinical Reasoning: A 74-year-old woman with bilateral foot pain and a palmar rash. Neurology, 88(6), e44-e50.
- Donigan JM, De Luca J, Lum C (2016). Cyclin D1 and p16 Expression in Blue Nevi and Malignant Melanoma. Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol, 25(2), 91-94.
- Donigan JM (2017). Psoriasis & atopic dermatitis: Two diseases or one spectrum? 13(2), 10-4.
- Donigan JM (2017). IPC symposium explores individualizing treatments in psoriasis. 13(2), 15-7.
- Donigan JM (2015). FOCUS ON PSORIASIS: A REPORT FROM THE 73RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYPsoriasis-related topics included targeted therapies, safety of biologies, comorbidities. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 8(7 Suppl 3), 8-16.
- Donigan JM, Hawkes JE, Petersen MJ (2014). An unusual follicular eruption in a young adult with new-onset type I diabetes mellitus. JAMA Dermatol, 150(8), 891-2.
Book Chapter
- Donigan JM, Jones B, Frigerio A, Duffy K (2018). Advanced techniques and special stains in Mohs micrographic surgery. In Kantor J (Ed.), Dermatologic Surgery (pp. 414-31). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
- Donigan JM, Kimball AB (2017). Chapter 17: Psychiatric comorbidities. In Menter A, Ryan C (Eds.), Psoriasis (2nd Edition). London, UK: Manson Publishing Ltd.
Letter
- Donigan JM, Snowden C, Carter JB, Kimball AB (2015). The temporal association between cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and psoriasis: implications for common biologic processes. [Letter to the editor]. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 30(10), e31-e32.
- Donigan JM, Pascoe VL, Kimball AB (2015). Psoriasis and herpes simplex virus are highly stigmatizing compared with other common dermatologic conditions: A survey-based study. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 73(3), 525-6.