Julia Curtis
( out of 363 reviews )

Julia Curtis, MD

Languages spoken: English, French

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
Salt Lake City

  • Dr. Julia Curtis is a Board-certified dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Mole Mapping Program at the Midvalley Health Center. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. She has a clinical interest in pigmented lesions, early diagnosis of skin cancers with dermoscopy and in vivo cutaneous imaging, and Stevens-Johnson and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndromes.

    Dr. Curtis also shares in the supervision of the inpatient dermatology consultation services at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 363 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    March 28, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    I enjoy care visits with Dr. Curtis. Almost 10 years of service.

    March 14, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Julia is absolutely the best, caring dermatologist I've ever met. It's a privilege to be her patient.

    February 28, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Fantastic! Caught an aggressive basal carcinoma my previous doctor ignored fire years. She knows her stuff. You are in great hands seeing her.

    February 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Curtis is a great listener and explains everything that is needed. She is very kind and attentive. I trust her completely.

    February 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Julia Curtis is exceptionally qualified as a practicing dermatologist and shows exceptional care for her patients. She asks about my concerns and responds to each of them explaining each procedure and seeking my desires about proceeding with the recommended treatment. I recommended my son, a DDS, to her and he is also very pleased with her services. I would recommend her to others at any opportunity.

    February 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    She is a very confident doctor with the patients issues in mind.

    February 17, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Curtis is professional and attentive. SheÕs kind and helpful when answering my questions.

    February 14, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr Curtis is simply the best..provides excellent evidence based care and is friendly and caring..i am lucky to be her patient

    February 12, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Expert in her field

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  • Dr. Julia Curtis is a Board-certified dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Mole Mapping Program at the Midvalley Health Center. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. She has a clinical interest in pigmented lesions, early diagnosis of skin cancers with dermoscopy and in vivo cutaneous imaging, and Stevens-Johnson and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndromes.

    Dr. Curtis also shares in the supervision of the inpatient dermatology consultation services at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology

    Education history

    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Co-Chief Resident
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Intermountain Medical Center Transitional Internship
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Nicholson LT, Topham C, Curtis J, Madigan LM (2022). Painful thickened skin on the soles of the feet. JAAD Case Rep, 29, 146-148. (Read full article)
    2. Hopkins ZH, Carlisle RP, Frost ZE, Curtis JA, Ferris LK, Secrest AM (2022). Risk Factors and Predictors of Survival Among Patients with Amelanotic Melanoma Compared to Melanotic Melanoma in the National Cancer Database. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 14(12), 36-43. (Read full article)
    3. Haynes D, Strunck JL, Said J, Tam I, Varedi A, Topham CA, Olamiju B, Wei BM, Erickson MK, Wang LL, Tan A, Stoner R, Hartman RI, Lilly E, Grossman D, Curtis JA, Westerdahl JS, Leventhal JS, Choi JN, Chu EY, Ming ME, Stein JA, Liebman TN, Berry E, Greiling TM (2020). Association between halo nevi and melanoma in adults: A multicenter retrospective case series. J Am Acad Dermatol, 84(4), 1164-1166. (Read full article)
    4. Fried LJ, Tan A, Berry EG, Braun RP, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Curtis J, Ferris LK, Hartman RI, Jaimes N, Kawaoka JC, Kim CC, Lallas A, Leachman SA, Levin A, Lucey P, Marchetti MA, Marghoob AA, Miller D, Nelson KC, Prodanovic E, Seiverling EV, Swetter SM, Savory SA, Usatine RP, Wei ML, Polsky D, Stein JA, Liebman TN (2021). Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians: Results of a Modified Delphi Survey of Pigmented Lesion Experts. JAMA Dermatol, 157(2), 189-197. (Read full article)
    5. Grossman D, Okwundu N, Bartlett EK, Marchetti MA, Othus M, Coit DG, Hartman RI, Leachman SA, Berry EG, Korde L, Lee SJ, Bar-Eli M, Berwick M, Bowles T, Buchbinder EI, Burton EM, Chu EY, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Curtis JA, Daud A, Deacon DC, Ferris LK, Gershenwald JE, Grossmann KF, Hu-Lieskovan S, Hyngstrom J, Jeter JM, Judson-Torres RL, Kendra KL, Kim CC, Kirkwood JM, Lawson DH, Leming PD, Long GV, Marghoob AA, Mehnert JM, Ming ME, Nelson KC, Polsky D, Scolyer RA, Smith EA, Sondak VK, Stark MS, Stein JA, Thompson JA, Thompson JF, Venna SS, Wei ML, Swetter SM (2020). Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma: Identifying the Knowledge Gaps and Assessing the Clinical Benefit. JAMA Dermatol, 156(9), 1004-1011. (Read full article)
    6. Freeman C, Hull C, Sontheimer R, Curtis J (2020). Squamous cell carcinoma of the dorsal hands and feet after repeated exposure to ultraviolet nail lamps. Dermatol Online J, 26(3). (Read full article)
    7. Waldman RA, Grant-Kels JM, Curiel CN, Curtis J, Rodrguez SG, Hu S, Kerr P, Marghoob A, Markowitz O, Pellacani G, Rabinovitz H, Rao B, Scope A, Stein JA, Swetter SM (2019). Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Non-Invasive Melanoma Detection Techniques Based on Results of an International DELPHI Process. J Am Acad Dermatol.
    8. Harris K, Curtis J, Larsen B, Calder S, Duffy K, Bowen G, Hadley M, Tristani-Firouzi P (2013). Opioid pain medication use after dermatologic surgery: a prospective observational study of 212 dermatologic surgery patients. JAMA Dermatol, 149(3), 317-21. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Curtis JA, Zone JJ (2016). Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis. In Naveed S (Ed.), Autoimmune Bullous Diseases - Approach and Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International AG.
    2. Curtis JA, Zone JJ (2016). Immunoglobulin A Dermatoses. In Gaspari AA, Tyring SK, Kaplan AP (Eds.), Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology. London, United Kingdom: Springer Verlag.

    Case Report

    1. Walker A, Sahni VN, Sahni DR, Curtis J (2021). Use of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Hidrocystomas: An Emerging, Cost-Effective, and Powerful Tool. Case Rep Dermatol Med, 2021, 5543803. (Read full article)
    2. Curtis JA, Florell SR, Zussman J (2015). Sandpapery Skin. JAMA Dermatol, 151(11), 1251-2. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Curtis JA, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen AR (2017). Xanthelasma Palpebrarum after Artecoll (polymethylmethacrylate collagen) Injections to the Bilateral Tear Troughs. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Dermatopathol, 39(7), 553-554. (Read full article)
    2. Curtis JA, Christensen LC, Paine AR, Collins Brummer G, Summers EM, Cochran AL, Petersen MJ, Hull CM (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treatments: An Internet survey. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(2), 379-80. (Read full article)
    3. Curtis JA, Tanner P, Hull CM, Leachman SA (2015). Reply to: "Nail curing UV lamps: Trivial exposure not cause for public alarm". [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 73(5), e187. (Read full article)
    4. Elsensohn AN, Curtis JA, Secrest AM, Liaqat M, Florell SR, Duffy KL, Edholm K, Summers EM (2015). Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency panniculitis presenting with severe anasarca, pulmonary embolus and hypogammaglobulinaemia. [Letter to the editor]. Br J Dermatol, 173(1), 289-91. (Read full article)
    5. Curtis J, Tanner P, Judd C, Childs B, Hull C, Leachman S (2013). Acrylic nail curing UV lamps: high-intensity exposure warrants further research of skin cancer risk. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 69(6), 1069-70. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Rogers K (2023). A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds. CNN Health.
    2. Bendix A (2023). These dermatologists say they don't get gel manicures as research hints UV nail dryers may damage DNA; A recent study found that radiation from UV nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells - which in turn is linked to a rick of cancer. NBC News.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Curtis JA (08/01/2018). What's New in Mole Mapping & Skin Imaging [Podcast]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah The Scope. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_3wgc6sob.

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