David A. Wada
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David A. Wada, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer 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

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology
    American Board of Pathology (Clinical Path)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Anatomic Path)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 185 reviews )

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    August 12, 2023

    Dr. Wada is very thorough, professional, and friendly. I trust his care.

    August 06, 2023

    An excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable and caring. His team is excellent and extremely helpful.

    July 03, 2023

    Ive had good physicians in the past, but Dr Wada seems to be a cut above. Hes compassionate about my condition, shows that he cares, explains things in a way that I can understand, and most importantly I didnt feel rushed.

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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
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology
    American Board of Pathology (Clinical Path)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Anatomic Path)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    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.