Elise S. Burger
( out of 249 reviews )

Elise S. Burger, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955
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University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-2955
Directions

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
Salt Lake City
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  • Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 249 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 25, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr Burger treated me professionally, efficiently and with kindness.

    January 18, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr Burger is personable, a good listener and very professional. I would recommend her !

    January 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She is skill in her profession she is very helpful and polite treating to patients very carefully

    January 16, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Excellent doctor

    January 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Burger is very through and you feel her kindness

    January 09, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Thank you, Dr. Burger!

    January 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Hands down the best doctor I've seen in a long time. Didn't make me feel like I was just a paycheck. She listened to my situation and made me feel like I was a human. Compassion goes a long ways. I would highly recommend her over 95% of the other doctors I have seen in my lifetime. Thank you for being so understanding and amazing at what you do! Don't change who you are, because of you, I have regained my faith in healthcare.

    December 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Burger was caring, professional and a delight personally.

    December 21, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Not sure my concern was fully addressed Dr. Burger repeatedly assumed my concerns about my problem, rather than listening and making sure the problem I actually wanted solved was addressed. While I have a treatment plan it was frustrating to have repeatedly stated my concerns and not have a direct acknowledgment of my concern and if the treatment plan will address the issue.

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Dermatology - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Graduate Training Immunology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Ph.D.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry - Occidental College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Wisco OJ, Diehl K, Funk T, Schlarbaum JP, Cohen LM (2024). An Infant With Widespread Nodules and Papules. Am Fam Physician, 109(3), 263-264. (Read full article)
    2. Schlarbaum JP, Schwarzenberger K (2023). Isothiazolinones in Flower Food: Another Relevant Allergen for Florists. Dermatitis, 34(2), 151-152. (Read full article)
    3. Burger E, Hinds B, Paravar T (2023). Progressively worsening painful sclerotic calf plaques. JAAD Case Rep, 34, 94-96. (Read full article)
    4. Burli A, Schlarbaum JP, Liszewski WJ, Mansh MD, Maibach HI (2023). Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Sexual and Gender Minority Patients: Disparities and a Call to Action. Dermatitis, 34(1), 29-32. (Read full article)
    5. Burger E, Gallo RL (2022). Host-microbiome interactions in the holobiome of atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. (Read full article)
    6. Kellogg C, Burger E, Hinds BR, Schneider JA (2022). Angioinvasive Alternaria alternata presenting with violaceous papules and plaques in the setting of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. JAAD Case Rep, 31, 6-9. (Read full article)
    7. Burli A, Schlarbaum JP, Liszewski WJ, Mansh MD, Maibach HI (2022). Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Sexual and Gender Minority Patients: Disparities and a Call to Action. Dermatitis. (Read full article)
    8. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, Silverberg JI, DeKoven JG, Fransway AF, Taylor JS, Maibach HI, Fowler JF Jr, Atwater AR, Reeder MJ, Zug KA, Belsito DV, Sasseville D, DeLeo VA, Pratt MD (2020). Contact dermatitis to personal care products is increasing (but different!) in males and females: North American Contact Dermatitis Group data, 1996-2016. J Am Acad Dermatol, 85(6), 1446-1455. (Read full article)
    9. Araujo A, Safronova A, Burger E, Lpez-Yglesias A, Giri S, Camanzo ET, Martin AT, Grivennikov S, Yarovinsky F (2021). IFN-γ mediates Paneth cell death via suppression of mTOR. Elife, 10. (Read full article)
    10. Liou YL, Liszewski W, Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2021). Characterization of Tattoo Aftercare Products: Allergenic Ingredients and Marketing Claims. Dermatitis, 32(5), 301-307. (Read full article)
    11. Kimyon RS, Zang LY, Siegel PD, Voller LM, Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2020). Isothiazolinone Detection in Dish Soap and Personal Care Products: Comparison of Lovibond Isothiazolinone Test Kit and Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Dermatitis, 32(4), 245-250. (Read full article)
    12. Schlarbaum JP, Dunnick CA, Scheman AJ, Powell DL, deShazo RA, Neeley AB, Warshaw EM, McKinney ZJ, Hylwa SA (2020). A Mini-epidemic of Suspected Contact Dermatitis to Delta Airlines Uniforms. Dermatitis, 32(4), e69-e71. (Read full article)
    13. Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2020). Men's Facial Moisturizers in the Metrosexual Era. Dermatitis, 32(3), 185-194. (Read full article)
    14. Voller LM, Schlarbaum JP, Hylwa SA (2020). Allergenic Ingredients in Health Care Hand Sanitizers in the United States. Dermatitis, 32(3), 151-159. (Read full article)
    15. Lpez-Yglesias AH, Burger E, Camanzo E, Martin AT, Araujo AM, Kwok SF, Yarovinsky F (2021). T-bet-dependent ILC1- and NK cell-derived IFN-γ mediates cDC1-dependent host resistance against Toxoplasma gondii. PLoS Pathog, 17(1), e1008299. (Read full article)
    16. Schlarbaum JP, Kimyon RS, Liou YL, Neeley AB, Warshaw EM, Hylwa SA (2020). Our Approach to Textile Dermatitis: In-Clinic Dye Extraction. Dermatitis, 32(1), e14-e15. (Read full article)
    17. Schlarbaum JP, Hook KP (2020). Characterizing online searches in pediatric dermatology. Pediatr Dermatol, 37(6), 1212-1213. (Read full article)
    18. Schlarbaum JP, Lazovich D, Dodd E, Hanson B, Polcari IC (2020). Examination of use and barriers for five sun protection strategies in parents and their children. Pediatr Dermatol, 37(5), 827-832. (Read full article)
    19. 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. (Read full article)
    20. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Kimyon RS, Zhang AJ, Nikle AB, Monnot AD, Hylwa SA (2020). Tolerability of hair cleansing conditioners: a double-blind randomized, controlled trial designed to evaluate consumer complaints to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cutan Ocul Toxicol, 39(2), 89-96. (Read full article)
    21. Hyde MA, Grossman D, Wu YP, Buys S, Gren LH, Hashibe M (2020). Vitamin D, melanoma risk, and tumor thickness in PLCO cancer screening trial patients. JAAPA, 33(6), 35-41. (Read full article)
    22. 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. (Read full article)
    23. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, Maibach HI, Silverberg JI, Taylor JS, Atwater AR, Reeder MJ, DeKoven JG, Pratt MD, DeLeo VA, Zug KA, Fransway AF, Belsito DV, Mathias T, Fowler JF Jr, Marks JG Jr, Sasseville D, Zirwas MJ (2019). Facial Dermatitis in Male Patients Referred for Patch Testing: Retrospective Analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data, 1994 to 2016. JAMA Dermatol, 156(1), 79-84. (Read full article)
    24. Schlarbaum JP, Kimyon RS, Liou YL, Voller LM, Seyfer SJ, Warshaw EM (2019). Hold the spice: Allergy to garlic and sulfites-Possible relevance in a patient with cheilitis granulomatosa. Contact Dermatitis, 81(5), 397-398. (Read full article)
    25. Kimyon RS, Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Warshaw EM, Hylwa SA (2019). Allergic Dermatitis to Dyclonine (Dyclocaine). Dermatitis, 30(6), 372-373. (Read full article)
    26. Schlarbaum JP, Hylwa SA (2019). Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Operating Room Scrubs and Disinfectants. Dermatitis, 30(6), 363-370. (Read full article)
    27. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, DeKoven JG, Silverberg JI, Zug KA, Marks JG Jr, Belsito DV, Mathias T, Reeder MJ, Atwater AR, Maibach HI, Sasseville D, Zirwas MJ, Fransway AF, Pratt MD, DeLeo VA, Fowler JF Jr, Taylor JS (2019). Occupationally Related Nickel Reactions: A Retrospective Analysis of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data 1998-2016. Dermatitis, 30(5), 306-313. (Read full article)
    28. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, Silverberg JI, DeKoven JG, Maibach HI, Sasseville D, Fowler JF Jr, Marks JG Jr, Belsito DV, Reeder MJ, Mathias T, Atwater AR, Taylor JS, Fransway AF, Pratt MD, DeLeo VA, Zirwas MJ, Zug KA (2019). Safety equipment: When protection becomes a problem. Contact Dermatitis, 81(2), 130-132. (Read full article)
    29. Kimyon RS, Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Hylwa SA, Warshaw EM (2019). Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Crisaborole. Dermatitis, 30(4), 272-274. (Read full article)
    30. Kimyon RS, Liou YL, Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2019). Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Licorice Root Extract. Dermatitis, 30(3), 227-228. (Read full article)
    31. Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Kimyon RS, Olson CL, Warshaw EM (2019). Oh My Glucosides! Occult Sources in Medical Products. Dermatitis, 30(3), 228-230. (Read full article)
    32. Kimyon RS, Liou YL, Schlarbaum JP, Hylwa SA (2018). Everlasting Liquid Lipstick: Reminder to Patch Test Personal Products. Dermatitis, 30(1), 78-79. (Read full article)
    33. Liou YL, Schlarbaum JP, Kimyon RS, Hylwa SA (2018). Formaldehyde in Hypoallergenic Household Gloves. Dermatitis, 30(1), 75-77. (Read full article)
    34. Schlarbaum JP, Kimyon RS, Liou YL, Becker ONeill L, Warshaw EM (2019). Genital dermatitis in a transgender patient returning from Thailand: A diagnostic challenge. Travel Med Infect Dis, 27, 134-135. (Read full article)
    35. Zhang AJ, Boyd AH, Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2018). Allergic contact dermatitis secondary to the use of a bandage impregnated with benzalkonium chloride. Contact Dermatitis, 79(6), 387-388. (Read full article)
    36. 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)
    37. Lpez-Yglesias AH, Burger E, Araujo A, Martin AT, Yarovinsky F (2018). T-bet-independent Th1 response induces intestinal immunopathology during Toxoplasma gondii infection. Mucosal Immunol, 11(3), 921-931. (Read full article)
    38. Burger E, Araujo A, Lpez-Yglesias A, Rajala MW, Geng L, Levine B, Hooper LV, Burstein E, Yarovinsky F (2018). Loss of Paneth Cell Autophagy Causes Acute Susceptibility to Toxoplasma gondii-Mediated Inflammation. Cell Host Microbe, 23(2), 177-190.e4. (Read full article)
    39. Croglio MP, Haake JM, Ryan CP, Wang VS, Lapier J, Schlarbaum JP, Dayani Y, Artuso E, Prandi C, Koltai H, Agama K, Pommier Y, Chen Y, Tricoli L, LaRocque JR, Albanese C, Yarden RI (2015). Analogs of the novel phytohormone, strigolactone, trigger apoptosis and synergize with PARP inhibitors by inducing DNA damage and inhibiting DNA repair. Oncotarget, 7(12), 13984-4001. (Read full article)
    40. Sturge CR, Burger E, Raetz M, Hooper LV, Yarovinsky F (2015). Cutting Edge: Developmental Regulation of IFN-γ Production by Mouse Neutrophil Precursor Cells. J Immunol, 195(1), 36-40. (Read full article)
    41. Hyde MA, Hadley ML, Tristani-Firouzi P, Goldgar D, Bowen GM (2012). A randomized trial of the off-label use of imiquimod, 5%, cream with vs without tazarotene, 0.1%, gel for the treatment of lentigo maligna, followed by conservative staged excisions. Arch Dermatol, 148(5), 592-6. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Kimyon RS, Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Hylwa SA, Warshaw EM (2020). Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Pramoxine (Pramocaine). [Review]. Dermatitis, 32(1), 32-37. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Seifert RM, Hull CM, deShazo RA, Powell DL, Rhoads JLW, Zone JJ, Hopkins ZH (2025). The Impact of Allergen Avoidance in Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Case Series. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatitis. (Read full article)
    2. Herron ED, Powell DL, DeShazo RA (2025). Use of Glad Press and Seal for Improved Patient Experience During Patch Testing. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatitis. (Read full article)
    3. Schlarbaum JP, Fenyk J, Miller D, ONeill LB (2021). Paraneoplastic Signs in Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma: An Unusual Presentation. [Letter to the editor]. Cutis, 108(3), E29-E32. (Read full article)
    4. Schlarbaum JP, Powell DL (2020). Phytodermatitis From Plumbago: Pretty Is Not Painless. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatitis, 31(4), e32-e34. (Read full article)
    5. Schlarbaum JP, Warshaw EM (2019). Do it Yourself Without Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Safe Household Cleaning Product Alternatives. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatitis, 31(2), e16-e17. (Read full article)
    6. Warshaw EM, Schlarbaum JP, Taylor JS, Silverberg JI, DeKoven JG, Atwater AR, Zug KA, Zirwas MJ, Reeder MJ, Fowler JF Jr, Marks JG Jr, DeLeo VA, Belsito DV, Maibach HI, Fransway AF, Sasseville D, Pratt MD, Mathias CGT (2019). Allergic reactions to tattoos: Retrospective analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group data, 2001-2016. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 82(2), e61-e62. (Read full article)
    7. Kimyon RS, Schlarbaum JP, Liou YL, Adler BL, Breneman A, Comstock JR, Handfield C, Kimyon D, Kopelman H, Kopelman R, Patel V, Raffi J, Salgado F, Hylwa SA, Warshaw EM (2019). Prescription-strength topical corticosteroids available over the counter: Cross-sectional study of 80 stores in 13 United States cities. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 82(2), 524-525. (Read full article)
    8. Hyde MA, Wada DA (2018). Patient education and support group for patients with cutaneous lymphoma and their caregivers. [Letter to the editor]. Clin Exp Dermatol, 44(1), 84-85. (Read full article)
    9. Clark JJ, Woodcock A, Cipriano SD, Hyde MA, Edwards SL, Frost CJ, Eliason MJ (2015). Community perceptions about the use of black salve. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(5), 1021-3. (Read full article)
    10. Duffy KL, Truong A, Bowen GM, Andtbacka RH, Hyngstrom J, Bowles T, Grossmann K, Khong H, Hyde M, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Wada D, Grossman D (2014). Adequacy of 5-mm surgical excision margins for non-lentiginous melanoma in situ. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 71(4), 835-8. (Read full article)