Megan E. Prouty
( out of 394 reviews )

Megan E. Prouty, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

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

  • Dr. Megan Prouty is an assistant professor at the University of Utah and a board-certified general dermatologist. She enjoys seeing a variety of conditions, with special interest in the management of psoriasis. She finds particular meaning in the art of selecting a treatment that takes into account your health history and personal experiences. She is also passionate about medical student education and mentoring. She graduated from residency at the University of Kansas where she spent one year as faculty before moving to Utah. She was the dermatology co-director of medical student education, and plans to continue being actively involved in this area.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 394 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 29, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prouty is professional, kind, listens my concerns, and always helps find answers and or treatments that have worked for me. The best dermatologist I have ever seen¿ so grateful I found her.

    February 29, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I like the way she explains things and how she treats her patients

    February 29, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    We love Dr. Prouty! I wish she was a general doctor so she could be our primary physician! She is the best listener and is very kind and helpful. 10/10!!

    February 29, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prouty is someone special-so thankful I am one of her patients!

    February 23, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Prouty is wonderful, she is very pleasant makes you feel comfortable and listens to my needs. I¿m so happy that she is my doctor. Also her staff is awesome too!!

    February 22, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prouty is fantastic. She is not only kind but is a great listener. She always answers all my questions in understandable terms. Plus, she has great knowledge and has helped me so much with my thinning hair.

    February 21, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    very patient friendly and, courteous knowlegeable

    February 17, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prouty is friendly and very informative regarding the different treatments possible for my condition including the pros and cons of each. She takes time to discuss things thoroughly which I appreciate and takes my feelings into consideration.

    February 16, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prouty is an excellent and caring physician. She provides the patient with he medical expertise and complete information to help decide on the best medical path to follow.

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  • Dr. Megan Prouty is an assistant professor at the University of Utah and a board-certified general dermatologist. She enjoys seeing a variety of conditions, with special interest in the management of psoriasis. She finds particular meaning in the art of selecting a treatment that takes into account your health history and personal experiences. She is also passionate about medical student education and mentoring. She graduated from residency at the University of Kansas where she spent one year as faculty before moving to Utah. She was the dermatology co-director of medical student education, and plans to continue being actively involved in this area.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of Kansas Medical Center Academic Chief Resident
    Dermatology - University of Kansas Medical Center Resident
    Internship Transitional Year - Sacred Heart Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Medicine - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Physiology - Oklahoma State University B.S.
    Undergraduate Entomology - Oklahoma State University B.Sc.Ag.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Baranda, Joaquina Mohyuddin, Ghulam Bur, Andrs Shnayder, Yelizaveta Sweeney, Kyle Kakarala, Kiran Prouty, Megan Pathak, Harsh Puri, Rajni Mitra, Amrita Madan, Rashna Forrest, M Huang, Aric Weir, Scott Godwin, Andrew Alhakamy, Nabil Griffin, J Daniel Berkland, Cory (2023). A window of opportunity trial evaluating intratumoral injection of Copaxone® in patients with percutaneously accessible tumors. Transl Med Commun.
    2. Ferguson JE, Vetos D, Ho BV, Aziz M, Lee WM, Mohyuddin GR, Prouty M (2021). Trends in diversity of participants in dermatology clinical trials over time: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. (Read full article)
    3. Ho BVK, Wu D, Prouty M (2022). Recurrent Arciform Plaque on the Face. Cutis, 109(5), E13-E15. (Read full article)
    4. Ferguson JE, Prouty M (2021). Terbinafine used safely in autoimmune hepatitis for treatment of tinea corporis. BMJ Case Rep, 14(5). (Read full article)
    5. Downing MB, Prouty M, Wu DJ, Rajpara A (2021). High-Potency Topical Steroid Treatment of Multiple Keratoacanthomas Associated With Prurigo Nodularis. Cutis, 107(4), 221-222. (Read full article)
    6. Prouty M, Liu D (2019). Erythema Gyratum Repens Associated with Anal Cancer. N Engl J Med, 380(3), e3. (Read full article)
    7. Bonchak JG, Prouty ME, de la Feld SF (2018). Prevalence of Contact Allergens in Personal Care Products for Babies and Children. Dermatitis, 29(2), 81-84. (Read full article)
    8. Prouty M, Patrawala S, Vogt A, Kelleher M, Lee M, Parker DC (2015). Benign colonic metaplasia at a previous stoma site in a patient without adenomatous polyposis. J Cutan Pathol, 43(3), 276-9. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Prouty ME, Fischer R, Liu D (2016). Glycopyrrolate-induced craniofacial compensatory hyperhidrosis successfully treated with oxybutynin: report of a novel adverse effect and subsequent successful treatment. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatol Online J, 22(10). (Read full article)

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