Jessica M. Donigan
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Jessica M. Donigan, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 2C, Dermatology/Melanoma
Salt Lake City
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Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955
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South Jordan Health Center

Dermatology
South Jordan
801-581-2955
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  • 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), reconstruction following skin cancer surgery, and dermatologic surgery for benign conditions such as cysts and lipomas. In addition to dermatologic surgery, Dr. Donigan's clinical interests include the care of high-risk skin cancer patients.

    Her research interests include pain management following dermatologic procedures, and cutaneous malignancies including melanoma and keratinocyte carcinomas (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma). She completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology and is board certified in Dermatology, and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 908 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 30, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I would highly recommend this Dr.

    June 29, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Donigan was very professional yet caring and kind. She took time to make sure I knew what she was doing and to make sure the outcome didn't leave an unsightly scar.

    June 29, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Thank You. You were great

    June 28, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    If you want a competent professional and snowboarder to carve the "innies" and "outies" she's your gal.

    June 27, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Very skilled in providing the treatment necessary. Made my very comfortable.

    June 26, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Jessica was clear, concise and treated me well. I didnÕt feel rushed or pushed or left behind. She took good care of me as did her medical assistant. They were very attentive and gracious.

    June 23, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She was very attentive and made sure I understood what she was going to do. Very friendly and kind.

    June 20, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Jess is fantastic. My new favorite!

    June 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very pleased with Dr.Donigan. She is a very competent and detail-oriented surgeon.

  • 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), reconstruction following skin cancer surgery, and dermatologic surgery for benign conditions such as cysts and lipomas. In addition to dermatologic surgery, Dr. Donigan's clinical interests include the care of high-risk skin cancer patients.

    Her research interests include pain management following dermatologic procedures, and cutaneous malignancies including melanoma and keratinocyte carcinomas (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma). She completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology and is board certified in Dermatology, and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship National Psoriasis Foundation Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Research Fellow
    Internship Preliminary Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Environmental Science; Minors: Biology, Chemistry - University of Redlands B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kenyon CM, Bowen AR, Donigan JM (2025). Mucormycosis Folliculitis Status After Mohs Micrographic Surgery on the Scalp. Dermatol Surg. (Read full article)
    2. Bordeaux J, Blitzblau R, Aasi SZ, Alam M, Amini A, Bibee K, Bolotin D, Chen PL, Contreras CM, DiMaio D, Donigan JM, Farma JM, Ghosh K, Harms K, LeBoeuf N, Lukens JN, Manber S, Mark L, Medina T, Nehal KS, Nghiem P, Olino K, Paragh G, Park S, Patel T, Rich J, Shaha AR, Sharma B, Sokumbi Y, Srivastava D, Thomas V, Tomblinson C, Venkat P, Xu YG, Yu S, Yusuf M, McCullough B, Espinosa S (2025). Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, Version 1.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 23(1). (Read full article)
    3. Xu YG, Lim Y, Bordeaux JS, Aasi SZ, Alam M, Chen PL, Contreras CM, DiMaio D, Donigan JM, Farma JM, Grekin RC, Mark L, Nehal KS, Nghiem P, Olino K, Patel T, Scott J, Shaha AR, Srivastava D, Schmults CD (2023). Achieving Adherence With NCCN Guidelines for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Regarding Peripheral and Deep En Face Margin Assessment (PDEMA). J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 22(9). (Read full article)
    4. Schmults CD, Blitzblau R, Aasi SZ, Alam M, Amini A, Bibee K, Bolotin D, Bordeaux J, Chen PL, Contreras CM, DiMaio D, Donigan JM, Farma JM, Ghosh K, Harms K, Ho AL, Lukens JN, Manber S, Mark L, Medina T, Nehal KS, Nghiem P, Olino K, Park S, Patel T, Puzanov I, Rich J, Sekulic A, Shaha AR, Srivastava D, Thomas V, Tomblinson C, Venkat P, Xu YG, Yu S, Yusuf M, McCullough B, Espinosa S (2024). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Version 1.2024. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 22(1D), e240002. (Read full article)
    5. Schmults CD, Blitzblau R, Aasi SZ, Alam M, Amini A, Bibee K, Bordeaux J, Chen PL, Contreras CM, DiMaio D, Donigan JM, Farma JM, Ghosh K, Harms K, Ho AL, Lukens JN, Mark L, Medina T, Nehal KS, Nghiem P, Olino K, Park S, Patel T, Puzanov I, Rich J, Sekulic A, Shaha AR, Srivastava D, Thomas V, Tomblinson C, Venkat P, Xu YG, Yu S, Yusuf M, McCullough B, Espinosa S (2023). Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Version 2.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 21(11), 1181-1203. (Read full article)
    6. Walker A, Vitale PA, Donigan JM (2022). Treatment of a Cutaneous Solitary Fibrous Tumor With Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg, 48(4), 465-66. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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)
    12. 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)
    13. 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. (Read full article)
    14. 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. (Read full article)
    15. 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. (Read full article)
    16. 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. (Read full article)
    17. 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. (Read full article)
    18. Donigan JM (2017). Psoriasis & atopic dermatitis: Two diseases or one spectrum? 13(2), 10-4.
    19. Donigan JM (2017). IPC symposium explores individualizing treatments in psoriasis. 13(2), 15-7.
    20. 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. (Read full article)
    21. 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. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. 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.
    2. Donigan JM, Kimball AB (2017). Chapter 17: Psychiatric comorbidities. In Menter A, Ryan C (Eds.), Psoriasis (2nd Edition). London, UK: Manson Publishing Ltd.

    Letter

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)

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