David A. Wada
( out of 185 reviews )

David A. Wada, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Hospital

    801-581-2955

  • University Hospital

    801-581-2955

  • 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), melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and has directed the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute since 2012. He has been involved in multiple clinical trials associated with the treatment of cutaneous malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in dermatology, dermatopathology, and anatomic and clinical pathology and is also the director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory at the University of Utah. 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.

    Specialties

    • Cutaneous Lymphoma
    • Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology
    • Dermatopathology
    • Dermatology

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology - Primary

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
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    February 18, 2023

    Great bed side manner

    February 12, 2023

    Dr. Wada is an exception doctor who takes great effort to render the exact care I need for my condition. He is thorough, caring, and has a wonderful sense of humor. He is excellent at answering any questions and provides a full explanation of my condition with appropriate treatment. The BEST!

    February 11, 2023

    Very personable. Explains everything very well.

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  • 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), melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and has directed the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute since 2012. He has been involved in multiple clinical trials associated with the treatment of cutaneous malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in dermatology, dermatopathology, and anatomic and clinical pathology and is also the director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory at the University of Utah. 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary

    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 Dermatology - Mayo Clinic Resident
    Dermatology - Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Fellowship Dermatopathology - Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - University of Utah Health Sciences Center Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Exempla St. Joseph’s Hospital Intern
    Medicine - University of Hawaii School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biomedical Sciences, Cell, Molecular, & Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program - University of Hawaii M.S.
    Biology, with Distinction - University of Hawaii B.A.