Julia Curtis
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Julia Curtis, MD

Languages spoken: French, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107
801-581-2955
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Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84148
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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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 262 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I just explained how comfortable I feel with Dr. Curtis in my last comment.

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I know I can trust Dr Curtis. She always makes sure that I am examined carefully. She is always encouraging.

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    See prior comments. As I said, she is the best in all regards!

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Curtis is wonderful. She is very attentive and listens to my thoughts. She gives me her honest opinion and I value her expertise.

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I only have 15 minutes with the physician. I didn't want to share that "precious time" with strangers.

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Great doc

    MIDVALLEY

    Dr.Curtis is very detailed and great identifying any potential problems. She has been a very dependable expert for me for many years. I highly recommend her. I also like her as a patients'friend. Thank you Julia

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Curtis is one in a million! I wish EVERYONE could see her for her dermatology care. She treats me like family...and not just the kind you tolerate during the holidays! Like the kind of family you want to spend time with! She always listens to my concerns and addresses them. I respect her opinion and she is so knowledgeable and professional while still treating me like a dear friend. She's literally the best.

  • 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

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Waldman RA, Grant-Kels JM, Curiel CN, Curtis J, Rodríguez SG, Hu S, Kerr P, Marghoob A, Markowitz O, Pellacani G, Rabinovitz H, Rao B, Scope A, Stein JA, Swetter S (2019). Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Non-Invasive Melanoma Detection Techniques Based on Results of an International DELPHI Process. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,
    2. 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 T (2021). Association between halo nevi and melanoma in adults: A multicenter retrospective case series. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 84(4), 1164-1166. (Read full publication)
    3. Freeman C, Hull C, Sontheimer R, Curtis (2020). Squamous cell carcinoma of the dorsal hands and feet after repeated exposure to ultraviolet nail lamps. Dermatology online journal, 26(3), (Read full publication)
    4. Harris K, Curtis J, Larsen B, Calder S, Duffy K, Bowen G, Hadley M, Tristani-Firouzi (2013). Opioid pain medication use after dermatologic surgery: a prospective observational study of 212 dermatologic surgery patients. JAMA dermatology, 149(3), 317-21. (Read full publication)
    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 S (2020). Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma: Identifying the Knowledge Gaps and Assessing the Clinical Benefit. JAMA dermatology, 156(9), 1004-1011. (Read full publication)
    6. 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 T (2021). Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians: Results of a Modified Delphi Survey of Pigmented Lesion Experts. JAMA dermatology, 157(2), 189-197. (Read full publication)
    7. Hopkins ZH, Carlisle RP, Frost ZE, Curtis JA, Ferris LK, Secrest A (2021). Risk Factors and Predictors of Survival Among Patients with Amelanotic Melanoma Compared to Melanotic Melanoma in the National Cancer Database. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 14(12), 36-43. (Read full publication)
    8. Nicholson LT, Topham C, Curtis J, Madigan L (2022). Painful thickened skin on the soles of the feet. JAAD case reports, 29, 146-148. (Read full publication)

    Book Chapter

    1. Curtis JA, Zone J (2016). Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis.
    2. Curtis JA, Zone J (2016). Immunoglobulin A Dermatoses.

    Case Report

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

    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 publication)
    2. Elsensohn AN, Curtis JA, Secrest AM, Liaqat M, Florell SR, Duffy KL, Edholm K, Summers E (2015). Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency panniculitis presenting with severe anasarca, pulmonary embolus and hypogammaglobulinaemia. The British journal of dermatology, 173(1), 289-91. (Read full publication)
    3. Curtis J, Tanner P, Judd C, Childs B, Hull C, Leachman (2013). Acrylic nail curing UV lamps: high-intensity exposure warrants further research of skin cancer risk. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 69(6), 1069-70. (Read full publication)
    4. Curtis JA, Tanner P, Hull CM, Leachman S (2015). Reply to: "Nail curing UV lamps: Trivial exposure not cause for public alarm". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 73(5), e187. (Read full publication)
    5. Curtis JA, Christensen LC, Paine AR, Collins Brummer G, Summers EM, Cochran AL, Petersen MJ, Hull C (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treatments: An Internet survey. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 74(2), 379-80. (Read full publication)

    Other

    1. Rogers (2023). A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds.
    2. Bendix (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.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Curtis J (2018). What's New in Mole Mapping & Skin Imaging.

  • News & Podcasts

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