David A. Wada,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
David Wada, MD is a dermatologist who specializes in cutaneous oncology. His clinical focus is centered on the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphoma, lymphomatoid disorders (skin conditions that resemble lymphoma), and melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. He is involved in clinical trials associated with the treatment of cutaneous lymphoma at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is board-certified/board eligible in dermatology, dermatopathology, and anatomic and clinical pathology. As a practicing dermatopathologist, Dr. Wada also specializes in the interpretation of skin biopsies to help ensure that an accurate diagnosis of skin cancer is obtained and he has a particular interest in the pathology of skin lymphoma and related diseases.
Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-581-2955
University Hospital
801-581-2955
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Pathology (Sub: Anatomic Path) American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology) American Board of Dermatology American Board of Pathology (Clinical Path) |
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
5.0/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
My confidence in care provider
5.0/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.9/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
5.0/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
5.0/ 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
July 11, 2018
good
UofU Patient
July 09, 2018
On a 1 to 5 scale, Dr. Wada deserves a 6.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2018
still great care
UofU Patient
June 18, 2018
I always tell everyone how great the Huntsman is and how great Dr Wada and his staff are
UofU Patient
June 17, 2018
Dr Wada and his staff are so patient with my dad. They speak directly to him and then repeat it for me. (daughter)
UofU Patient
May 27, 2018
Dr. Wada helped me understand the next step of my journey. he listened to my concerns. He let me participate in the decision.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
Excellent care
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
excellent care- Dr. Wada was able to see I was medically informed and did not talk down to me. Always appreciated:)
UofU Patient
April 14, 2018
Dr Wada and Maryanne are very knowledeable and caring. Other staff members are also very good, proving good information and assistance.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2018
one of the very few that the care provider spends time explaining what is going on and what the medication is for.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2018
Dr Wada's team is amazing I love combing here for my check ups!
UofU Patient
March 12, 2018
excellent
UofU Patient
March 02, 2018
Everyone makes me feel like I am important to them and never act like they are in a hurry to leave.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2018
Dr. Wada you are the best.
UofU Patient
February 06, 2018
I good
UofU Patient
February 04, 2018
I am very pleased with the care I receive at Huntsman. My doctor and all those who work with him are very thorough in their explanation about my treatment and about what I am to do between visits.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
I always feel Dr Wada and his team really care about how I'm handling the treatment. He takes time to carefully assess my skin condition and discuss where to go with my treatment.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
Dr Wada was very kind to my dad. He explained things as many times as needed for Dad to hear and understand.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2018
good
UofU Patient
December 26, 2017
I appreciate being able to review the Doctor notes on My Chart.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2017
I have always felt like I was important to the staff and treated like they all care about me and my family.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2017
All our questions are always addressed and answered so we understand. Everyone treats us special.We love Dr Wada
UofU Patient
December 05, 2017
Dr Wada and his staff are the best.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2017
I always feel that Dr Wada and his team genuinely care about me and are seeking the best treatment possible.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2017
I always know exactly what, how, and when I am to do whatever for my condition.
UofU Patient
November 24, 2017
Entire staff was excellent
UofU Patient
November 13, 2017
Excellent experience
UofU Patient
October 23, 2017
Dr Wada spent close to 45 minutes with me talking about my condition and where we were on the treatment options scale. It was very helpful and reassuring.
UofU Patient
October 20, 2017
I always have a positive experience and all staff have been very nice and friendly, make me feel comfortable.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2017
I have every confidence that I have a knowledgeable and doctor who cares very much about helping me.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2017
Dr. Wada was prompt, professional, spoke so that I could understand my condition and is accessible
UofU Patient
August 13, 2017
Dr. Wada met and exceeded my expectations in every way I can remember.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2017
dr Wada is a wonderful care provider. He allows me to be informed every step of the way. I think he is a great physician and I am grateful I am in his care during all this.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2017
I feel I am in excellent hands with Dr Wada and his team. My questions and concerns are addressed promptly and I feel confident that I can reach out at any time and obtain a response.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2017
i'm very happy to be treated for my disease here. i know i'm in good hands.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2017
We always let everyone know how great everyone is
UofU Patient
June 14, 2017
Could not have been better!
UofU Patient
May 31, 2017
I have been seeing Dr. Wada for a long time and am very pleased to have him for my doctor.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2017
I have a great deal of confidence in Dr Wada's experience and expertise with my condition.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2017
good
UofU Patient
April 25, 2017
Dr Wada and his crew are amazing very friendly and concerned and very informative thank you for putting us at ease
UofU Patient
April 21, 2017
good !
UofU Patient
March 26, 2017
I was/am so pleased with dr Wada and his team. They were everything I could have hoped for in a medical team.
UofU Patient
March 03, 2017
Dr. Wada made sure he answered all of our questions, and we had alot.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2017
I feel that Dr. Wada and the entire staff have my best interests at heart and I have my full confidence in them.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2017
We love Dr Wada and always feel so much better about any of our concerns when we leave. He is amazing. He listens and responds to any questions or concerns we may have.
UofU Patient
December 12, 2016
Dr. Wada is an amazing and caring doctor.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2016
My doctors at Huntsman always make sure I understand my treatments. I trust them completely.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2016
Dr. Wada and his staff are absolutely terrific.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2016
Dr. Wada is the best. I am grateful for his care.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2016
I always tell everyone how well I am treated
UofU Patient
July 31, 2016
Dr. Wada and his staff are always the greatest.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2016
Dr. Wada was amazing with me! made me feel like he was going to do everything in his power to help me. I felt very comfortable with the care i have received. so thank you Dr. Wada and his amazing RN Krista!
UofU Patient
July 02, 2016
good!
UofU Patient
June 18, 2016
Dr Wada is always very kind and very smart.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2016
I love my doctor and the care I get at Huntsman.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2016
Dr Wada always takes such good care of me. He knows my concerns and always takes care of them.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2016
Dr. Wada is the best. He seems to genuinely care for my wellbeing. He has been fantastic during this journey
UofU Patient
April 25, 2016
all good
UofU Patient
April 19, 2016
The doctor even called in another doctor to consult with him.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2016
Dr. Wada is the best!
UofU Patient
February 22, 2016
Dr. Wada is excellent and a credit to Huntsman Cancer Institute.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2016
He is the best!
UofU Patient
February 07, 2016
I felt like Dr Wada really wanted to help me and did everything he could to find a diagnosis and solution. He spent a lot of time with me and I felt very confident in his abilities.
UofU Patient
January 07, 2016
Good experience.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2016
I always know exactly what my follow up instructions are etc.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2015
Dr. Wada and his staff are certainly top of the line in all regards.
UofU Patient
November 09, 2015
They take such good care of me. They always listen to any of my concerns and act on them
UofU Patient
September 24, 2015
My doctor is very thorough. When I leave, I know exactly what I am to do in my treatment etc.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2015
Dr. Wada and his entire team were exceptionally professional, informative and caring. couldn't ask for better care!
UofU Patient
August 03, 2015
Dr Wada and his staff are the best
UofU Patient
April 28, 2015
Dr. Wada is fantastic. He speaks to me as if I was a friend or peer, not a patient. He explains things in a clear manner in which I can understand and is willing to listen, even to my bad jokes.
UofU Patient
March 30, 2015
Dr Wada is the greatest
UofU Patient
March 09, 2015
very good.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2014
We tell everyone Huntsman is the very best.
UofU Patient
December 15, 2014
Amazing experience.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2014
I always understand what the doctor wants me to do etc. I feel that he is very caring.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2014
Doctor Wada and his staff are informative, proffesional, work in harmony with each other. I get great medical care.
UofU Patient
November 03, 2014
Always very good, Excellent.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2014
This is the first time since being given the cancer diagnosis that I didn't feel like I was on my own.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2014
Everything is always explained completely and I know exactly what I am to do until my next visit or I can call if questions arise or something changes.
UofU Patient
August 24, 2014
I always tell everyone how great the Huntsman is and what great doctors they have
UofU Patient
August 17, 2014
Dr. Wada's team is the best, My wife and I feel that we are truly getting help from this team and that they actually care what is happening and are willing to spend teh time we need to help us understand. Kudos specifically to Dr Wada, PA MArk, and Autumn
UofU Patient
July 13, 2014
Dr Wada asked at least 5 times if I had any questions. Very comforting he was committed to my health concerns. Mark Hyde reminded me he was available should we have questions concerns or needs.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2014
My doctor always explains my treatment and goes over it with me so that I know exactly what I am to do until my next visit. They also always stress that I can call if I have questions.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2014
Dr. Wada , HIs PA and nurse were awesome. I cannot say at this point that I am confident in their ability to treat my illness but they were amazing at treating me.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2014
A+++
UofU Patient
February 28, 2014
They are awesome!!!
UofU Patient
February 23, 2014
Dr wada and his team were great. Thank you
UofU Patient
February 17, 2014
the PA was nothing more than a all around good provider
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
Dr. Wada and his team were very nice and funny. They treat the myself as if I had known them for a while. Great team
UofU Patient
January 26, 2014
Dr. Wada and his staff are outstanding representatives of the care and professionalism found at Huntsman. Everyone we came in contact with, took the time to answer our questions and made the effort to help us through our visits. Dr. Wada, specifically, took the time to answer my questions and explain the nature of my condition and possible treatment options. His ability to translate complex medical terms and information so the layman could understand was critical for me.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2014
Dr. Wada goes over everything so well with me that I leave knowing exactly what I am to do until my next appointment.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2013
good
UofU Patient
December 20, 2013
Wonderful Experience
UofU Patient
December 08, 2013
I will be back for treatment. I did not run the other direction.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2013
Dr. Wada always makes sure that I understand my care, what I am to do in my treatment care, and never rushes or makes me feel that he is in a hurry. I am very pleased with his care of me.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2013
I believe the doctor was knowledgeable but I felt a little rushed and felt the visit was cursory, the exam not thorough.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2013
I have already recommended Dr. Wada to 5 other people. And they have all seen him. He and his staff are wonderful caring people.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2013
Great doctor.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2013
I would like to see a little more instruction on how to use the medication and what to expect during use and other things we can do to help with discomfort
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
Dr. Wada explains things in detail to me. I have complete confidence in him and I tell everybody how great I think Huntsman is.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
Excellent job.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2013
Dr. Wada is wonderful! He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. Great doctor!
UofU Patient
July 02, 2013
Already recommended to a co-worker
UofU Patient
June 22, 2013
I always recommend Huntsman.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2013
Dr. Wada was great! I really appreciated his professionalism and concern for the reason I was there that day. He is an excellent doctor!
UofU Patient
May 20, 2013
Dr Wada totally puts you at ease while he is taking care of you. Very compassionate and good doctor
UofU Patient
April 29, 2013
good
UofU Patient
April 25, 2013
Good
UofU Patient
March 20, 2013
I have seen several dermatologists over the years and there are so many that won't take the time to talk with you and your concerns. Dr. Wada was just the opposite. He was extremely nice and he made me feel comfortable and confident he was good at what he did.
David Wada MD is an assistant professor of Dermatology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is a member of the Cutaneous Lymphoma program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Dr. Wada’s clinical and research interests are focused on cutaneous lymphoma and related disorders. Having trained in dermatology, dermatopathology, and anatomic/clinical pathology, he has had the opportunity to clinically evaluate and study numerous lymphoma patients over the past 10 years and has published his findings in major peer-reviewed journals with multiple presentations at national meetings. He is also experienced in the evaluation of lymphomatoid diseases, skin conditions associated with systemic lymphoproliferative and myeloid disorders, and melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Dr. Wada is specifically interested in clinical and translational investigation related to the discovery of specific markers in cutaneous lymphoma with diagnostic and therapeutic potential. In a recent study, he was able to validate the specificity of a novel marker in primary cutaneous anaplastic T-cell lymphoma. He is collaborating with faculty from various departments to continue to pursue research in cutaneous T- and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma with the goal of obtaining and applying scientific data that will serve to improve the accuracy of diagnosis/classification and enhance therapeutic outcomes of patients with this unique and challenging group of diseases.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-6465
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Pathology (Sub: Anatomic Path) American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology) American Board of Dermatology American Board of Pathology (Clinical Path) |
Research Interests
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Myeloid Disorders
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
- Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Malignancy
- Lymphomatoid Disorders
Education History
| Residency | Mayo Clinic Dermatology Resident |
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Dermatology Fellow |
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Dermatopathology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah Health Sciences Center Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Resident |
| Internship | Exempla St. Joseph’s Hospital Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Hawaii School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Graduate Training | University of Hawaii Biomedical Sciences, Cell, Molecular, & Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program M.S. |
| Undergraduate | University of Hawaii Biology, with Distinction B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Florell AJ, Wada DA, Hawkes JE (2017). Linear focal elastosis associated with exercise. JAAD Case Rep, 3(1), 39-41.
- Podjasek JO, Wetter DA, Pittelkow MR, Wada DA (2012). Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis associated with solid organ malignancies: the Mayo Clinic experience, 1996 to 2009. J Am Acad Dermatol, 66(2), e55-65.
- Hocker TL, Wada DA, El-Azhary R, Gibson LE (2012). Expression of T-cell receptor-gammadelta in normal human skin, inflammatory dermatoses and mycosis fungoides. J Cutan Pathol, 39(4), 419-24.
- Wada DA, Law ME, Hsi ED, Dicaudo DJ, Ma L, Lim MS, Souza Ad, Comfere NI, Weenig RH, Macon WR, Erickson LA, Ozsan N, Ansell SM, Dogan A, Feldman AL (2011). Specificity of IRF4 translocations for primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a multicenter study of 204 skin biopsies. Mod Pathol, 24(4), 596-605.
- Wada DA, Wilcox RA, Harrington SM, Kwon ED, Ansell SM, Comfere NI (2011). Programmed death 1 is expressed in cutaneous infiltrates of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome. Am J Hematol, 86(3), 325-7.
- Hendi A, Wada DA, Jacobs MA, Crook JE, Kortuem KR, Weed BR, Otley CC, Gibson LE (2011). Melanocytes in nonlesional sun-exposed skin: a multicenter comparative study. J Am Acad Dermatol, 65(6), 1186-93.
- Wada DA, Wilcox RA, Weenig RH, Gibson LE (2010). Paucity of intraepidermal FoxP3-positive T cells in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in contrast with spongiotic and lichenoid dermatitis. J Cutan Pathol, 37(5), 535-41.
- de Souza A, Camilleri MJ, Wada DA, Appert DL, Gibson LE, el-Azhary RA (2009). Clinical, histopathologic, and immunophenotypic features of lymphomatoid papulosis with CD8 predominance in 14 pediatric patients. J Am Acad Dermatol, 61(6), 993-1000.
- Wilcox RA, Wada DA, Ziesmer SC, Elsawa SF, Comfere NI, Dietz AB, Novak AJ, Witzig TE, Feldman AL, Pittelkow MR, Ansell SM (2009). Monocytes promote tumor cell survival in T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders and are impaired in their ability to differentiate into mature dendritic cells. Blood, 114(14), 2936-44.
- Wada DA, Perkins SL, Tripp S, Coffin CM, Florell SR (2007). Human herpesvirus 8 and iron staining are useful in differentiating Kaposi sarcoma from interstitial granuloma annulare. Am J Clin Pathol, 127(2), 263-70.