Alice Frigerio,
MD, PhD
Languages Spoken: English, French, Italian
Dr. Frigerio completed residency training in Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dermatology. She then pursued fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. She came to the University of Utah from Harvard Medical School, where she was research faculty with a focus in vascular anomalies and bionic rehabilitation for facial paralysis. Dr. Frigerio is now one of our Mohs surgeons. Additionally, her current practice focuses on management of high-risk skin cancer patients, vascular anomalies, laser treatment of skin disease, and cosmetic surgery.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
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) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
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
October 21, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Frigerio and Jessica were great.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Frigerio is an excellent question answered. Abi is excellent at describing everything she is doing or will do.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Awesome
UofU Patient
September 29, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Frigerio spent considerable time evaluating and explaining her diagnosis to both my son and I. I was pleased that she gave us the option of performing a needed surgical procedure now or at another time for lab analysis and further evaluation. I was glad to have the procedure at this time. The results were posted into MY Chart within a few days. As a follow-thru I now have a Mols procedure appointment with Dr. Frigerio. This entire experience eased my concerns, and am confident about good support during the Mols surgery. Thank you!
UofU Patient
September 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Fantastic PA!
UofU Patient
September 19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Frigerio is skilled and talented. Her concern for me was outstanding.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Top notch care
UofU Patient
September 12, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
September 02, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Communication with me was excellent. It was great to hear Dr. Frigerio teaching the Intern and Student the best way to treat my condition.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very good experience. Very comfortable and pleased with the care and plan she explained about my treatments.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Frizerio is a jewel and deserves high praise. The compliment that I gave her: kind, precise and thorough.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Fridge too was great. Highly skilled MD
UofU Patient
August 16, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent experience. Very friendly and pleasant.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent service
UofU Patient
August 06, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Figerio was very attentive and answered all of our questions. She is very kind and patient with us through the whole procedure .
UofU Patient
August 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
All care very good
UofU Patient
August 05, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Everyone who took care of me was great. They answered all my question and were very personable. Because of this I knew they cared and that I just wasn't the next patient in line.
UofU Patient
July 29, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Patel and Dr Frigerio we're both amazing to work with.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I had no idea how long the procedure would take. I was there over 5 hours.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor Frigerio Was kind and informative
UofU Patient
July 20, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Made sure I was well informed on all questions
UofU Patient
July 15, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
There was a total of four individuals that took care of my operation. Everyone talked to me about what they were going to do when they did the operation. I felt Good about The procedure.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Frigerio to many people. She is very kind, knowledgeable, and caring.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Frigerio was amazing. She explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. She let me know all of my options and let me make the decision that was best for me. She explained thoroughly what she was going to each step of the way. I have already recommended her to several people.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Frigerio was fantastic. Explained things to me, asked questions, asked my opinion. She was fast and efficient.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Have already referred future patient
UofU Patient
May 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Love my doctor, she's the best
UofU Patient
April 29, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctors truly thorough and striving to do the best for me
UofU Patient
April 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The doctor was very good, as usual, and Nick was exceptional with me.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Frigerio has been veryinvolved in my treatment and follow up. She has gone the extra mile to find alternative treatments that are available in case of a recurrence.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Alice Frigerio is the best doctor. She is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. Very good physician. Highly recommend her.
UofU Patient
April 12, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Doctor was extremely nice and easy to talk to. All staff in clinic from the front desk check in to the medical assistants were very friendly and approachable.
UofU Patient
April 11, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Figerio was excellent
UofU Patient
April 10, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Frigerio explained the procedure In detail in a way I could understand, drawing a picture for me so I could see as well as hear her explain It all. She was very kind and solicitous of my welfare. She was funny and reassuring. She was one of the best surgeons I have had in her bedside manner and expertise. She Is amazing.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Both the Doctor and the assistant were very personable and a delight to work with.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent experience
UofU Patient
March 27, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I had a wonderful experience,. Companionate, caring, and personable.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Frigerio did a great job. So far I am very comfortable with returning to her for further care. So thankful that she is there and so skilled.
UofU Patient
March 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Super Service!
UofU Patient
March 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was able to converse with the doctor prior to the procedure and express my wants and concerns. She explained her methodology for the procedure. She was very informative and efficient in performing the procedure.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Frigerio and nurse Leah worked so well together-I felt very comfortable
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
She is an excellent doctor. We are so thankful to finally have a doctor who knows how to help us and truly cares.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Loved it here
UofU Patient
March 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
All of my questions and concerns were addressed without issues.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Frigerio was excellent! She was very friendly and explained what to expect. She was detailed in her explanations to my questions.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Absolutely the best care I've experienced anywhere
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very pleased with my visit.
Dr. Frigerio completed residency training in Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dermatology. She then pursued fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. She came to the University of Utah from Harvard Medical School, where she was research faculty with a focus in vascular anomalies and bionic rehabilitation for facial paralysis. Dr. Frigerio is now one of our Mohs surgeons. Additionally, her current practice focuses on management of high-risk skin cancer patients, vascular anomalies, laser treatment of skin disease, and cosmetic surgery.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Dermatology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Clinical Fellow, 2021 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Dermatology Resident, 2019 |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatrics Intern, 2016 |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Harvard Medical School Laser and Reconstructive Surgery Postdoctoral Senior Research Fellow, 2014 |
| Doctoral Training | Harvard Medical School Biomedical Devices Visiting PhD Candidate, 2013 |
| Post Graduate Training | University of Milan Physiology Ph.D., 2013 |
| Residency | University of Milan International Medical School Maxillo-Facial Surgery Resident, 2009 |
| Professional Medical | University of Milan International Medical School Medicine M.D., 2004 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Conic RRZ, Damiani G, Frigerio A, Tsai S, Bragazzi NL, Chu TW, Mesinkovska NA, Koyfman SA, Joshi NP, Budd GT, Vidimos A, Gastman BR (2019). Incidence and outcomes of cutaneous angiosarcoma: A SEER population-based study. J Am Acad Dermatol, 83(3), 809-816.
- Flores Daboub JA, Grimmer JF, Frigerio A, Wooderchak-Donahue W, Arnold R, Szymanski J, Longo N, Bayrak-Toydemir P (2020). Parkes Weber syndrome associated with two somatic pathogenic variants in RASA1. Cold Spring Harb Mol Case Stud, 6(4).
- Frigerio A, Florell SR, Johnson L (2019). Midline Anterior Neck Inclusion Cyst. J Pediatr, 211, 220.
- Topham C, Haynes D, Frigerio A, Hull C (2019). Linear amyopathic dermatomyositis with calcinosis cutis responsive to topical sodium thiosulfate. Pediatr Dermatol, 36(4), e102-e103.
- Varedi D, Frigerio A, Scaife C, Hull C (2019). A novel case of TIF1 gamma autoantibody positive dermatomyositis associated with a non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Dermatol Online J, 25(3).
- Frigerio A, Tan OT (2015). Laser applications for benign oral lesions. Lasers Surg Med, 47(8), 643-50.
- Frigerio A, Heaton JT, Cavallari P, Knox C, Hohman MH, Hadlock TA (2015). Electrical Stimulation of Eye Blink in Individuals with Acute Facial Palsy: Progress toward a Bionic Blink. Plast Reconstr Surg, 136(4), 515e-23e.
- Frigerio A, Wright K, Wooderchak-Donahue W, Tan OT, Margraf R, Stevenson DA, Grimmer JF, Bayrak-Toydemir P (2015). Genetic Variants Associated with Port-Wine Stains. PLoS One, 10(7), e0133158.
- Sforza C, Frigerio A, Mapelli A, Tarabbia F, Annoni I, Colombo V, Latiff M, Pimenta Ferreira CL, Rabbiosi D, Sidequersky FV, Zago M, Biglioli F (2015). Double-powered free gracilis muscle transfer for smile reanimation: A longitudinal optoelectronic study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 68(7), 930-9.
- Colletti G, Colombo V, Mattassi R, Frigerio A (2014). Strangling technique to treat large cervicofacial venous malformations: a preliminary report. Head Neck, 36(10), E94-8.
- Frigerio A, Cavallari P, Frigeni M, Pedrocchi A, Sarasola A, Ferrante S (2014). Surface electromyographic mapping of the orbicularis oculi muscle for real-time blink detection. JAMA Facial Plast Surg, 16(5), 335-42.
- Colletti G, Frigerio A, Giovanditto F, Biglioli F, Chiapasco M, Grimmer JF (2014). Surgical treatment of vascular malformations of the facial bones. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 72(7), 1326.e1-18.
- Frigerio A, Hadlock TA, Murray EH, Heaton JT (2014). Infrared-based blink-detecting glasses for facial pacing: toward a bionic blink. JAMA Facial Plast Surg, 16(3), 211-8.
- Hohman MH, Kim SW, Heller ES, Frigerio A, Heaton JT, Hadlock TA (2013). Determining the threshold for asymmetry detection in facial expressions. Laryngoscope, 124(4), 860-5.
- Frigerio A, Bhama PK, Tan OT (2013). Quantitative three-dimensional assessment of port-wine stain clearance after laser treatments. Lasers Surg Med, 46(3), 180-5.
- Biglioli F, Colombo V, Pedrazzoli M, Frigerio A, Tarabbia F, Autelitano L, Rabbiosi D (2013). Thoracodorsal nerve graft for reconstruction of facial nerve branching. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 42(1), e8-14.
- Biglioli F, Pedrazzoli M, Rabbiosi D, Colletti G, Colombo V, Frigerio A, Autelitano L (2012). Reconstruction of complex defects of the parotid region using a lateral thoracic wall donor site. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 41(3), 265-9.
- Marcelli E, Cavallari P, Frigerio A, Colletti G, Biglioli F, Fanti R, Plicchi G, Cercenelli L (2013). A new gyro-based method for quantifying eyelid motion. Int J Artif Organs, 36(3), 195-202.
- Frigerio A, Brenna S, Cavallari P (2012). Surface electromyography recording of spontaneous eyeblinks: applications in neuroprosthetics. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 148(2), 209-14.
- Frigerio A, Stevenson DA, Grimmer JF (2012). The genetics of vascular anomalies. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 20(6), 527-32.
- Biglioli F, Colombo V, Tarabbia F, Autelitano L, Rabbiosi D, Colletti G, Giovanditto F, Battista V, Frigerio A (2012). Recovery of emotional smiling function in free-flap facial reanimation. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 70(10), 2413-8.
- Biglioli F, Colombo V, Tarabbia F, Pedrazzoli M, Battista V, Giovanditto F, Dalla Toffola E, Lozza A, Frigerio A (2012). Double innervation in free-flap surgery for long-standing facial paralysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 65(10), 1343-9.
- Colletti G, Autelitano L, Rabbiosi D, Tewfik K, Frigerio A, Biglioli F (2012). Parosteal osteoma arising in an iliac bone graft used for mandibular reconstruction. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 70(8), e477-80.
- Sforza C, Frigerio A, Mapelli A, Mandelli F, Sidequersky FV, Colombo V, Ferrario VF, Biglioli F (2011). Facial movement before and after masseteric-facial nerves anastomosis: a three-dimensional optoelectronic pilot study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 40(5), 473-9.
- Biglioli F, Colombo V, Rabbiosi D, Colletti G, Frigerio A (2012). Facial nerve reconstruction using a thoracodorsal nerve graft after radical parotidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg, 129(5), 852e-3e.
- Biglioli F, Frigerio A, Colombo V, Colletti G, Rabbiosi D, Mortini P, Dalla Toffola E, Lozza A, Brusati R (2011). Masseteric-facial nerve anastomosis for early facial reanimation. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 40(2), 149-55.
- Frigerio A, Cavallari P (2011). A closed-loop stimulation system supplemented with motoneurone dynamic sensitivity replicates natural eye blinks. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 146(2), 230-3.
- Biglioli F, Frigerio A, Autelitano L, Colletti G, Rabbiosi D, Brusati R (2010). Deep-planes lift associated with free flap surgery for facial reanimation. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 39(7), 475-81.
- Biglioli F, Frigerio A, Rabbiosi D, Brusati R (2009). Single-stage facial reanimation in the surgical treatment of unilateral established facial paralysis. Plast Reconstr Surg, 124(1), 124-33.
- Goisis M, Biglioli F, Guareschi M, Frigerio A, Mortini P (2006). Fibrous dysplasia of the orbital region: current clinical perspectives in ophthalmology and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 22(5), 383-7.
Case Report
- Frigerio A, Bleicher J, Pierce J, Reems JA, Vanderhooft SL, Lewis G (2019). Amnion membrane allografts in a critically ill infant with Netherton syndrome-like phenotype. JAAD Case Rep, 5(5), 395-397.
- Frigerio A, Toptan T, Chang Y, Abbott J, Cipriano SD, Bowen AR (2019). Widespread keratosis pilaris-like eruption in an immunocompromised child. JAAD Case Rep, 5(4), 352-354.
- Hopkins Z, Frigerio A, Clarke JT (2018). Acute localized exanthematous pustulosis (ALEP) caused by lamotrigine. JAAD Case Rep, 4(7), 645-647.