Keith L. Duffy
( out of 230 reviews )

Keith L. Duffy, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 2C, Dermatology/Melanoma
Salt Lake City

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

Redstone Health Center

Park City
435-658-9200

University of Utah Hospital

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

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2955

  • Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 230 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was excellent he made sure he understood everything and I am very satisfied with a whole group each person's was so caring and loving there I sure would it recommend people go in there

    October 19, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Duffy did an excellent job of explaining options to me and about how the procedure would be carried out. He was very skilled at executing the procedure and explaining the results upon completion.

    October 14, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Duffy was kind, explained things thoroughly, answered my questions, and inspired confidence about the care he was providing.

    October 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I appreciated Dr. Duffy talking to me about my care plan and available options. He really did an amazing job explaining my condition and giving his professional opinion.

    October 10, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    He is the penultimate professional.

    October 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    The only thing I could have wanted to improve my experience would have been to have Dr Duffy do the surgery instead of his trainee.

    September 28, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very nice doctor and very helpful and easy to understand.

    September 13, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Duffy and his staff are the best. They have been taking care of me and my sweetheart for several years and we won't go to anyone else.

    September 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He seemed to care and explained to me what was going on and made me feel comfortable about what he said

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  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology - University of British Columbia Fellow
    Fellowship Dermatopathology - University of Chicago Fellow
    Chief Resident Dermatology - University of Utah Chief Resident
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Tufts University School of Medicine, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Intern
    Fellowship Pathology - SUNY Upstate Medical University Fellow
    Professional Medical Medicine - SUNY Upstate Medical University M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Boston College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Elkeeb DM, Hopkins ZH, Bolender CM, Moreno C, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Vitale P, Zussman J, Duffy K, Grossman D, Secrest AM, Wada DA (2023). A Single-Institution Cohort Study with Nevi of Special Site: Recurrence, Progression to Melanoma, and Patterns of Management. Am J Dermatopathol, 45(1), 28-39. (Read full article)
    2. Donigan JM, Srivastava D, Maher I, Abdelmalek M, Bar AA, Blalock TW, Bordeaux JS, Brodland DG, Carroll BT, Council ML, Duffy K, Fathi R, Golda N, Johnson-Jahangir H, Konda S, Leitenberger JJ, Moye M, Nelson JL, Patel VA, Shaffer JJ, Soltani-Arabshahi R, Tristani-Firouzi P, Tschetter AJ, Nijhawan RI (2020). Opioid Prescribing Recommendations After Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction: A Delphi Consensus. Dermatol Surg, 47(2), 167-169. (Read full article)
    3. Blue E, Abbott J, Laggis C, Duffy K, Sontheimer R, Klein S (2019). Nonhealing Right Lower Leg Ulcer: Challenge. Am J Dermatopathol, 43(1), e3-e4. (Read full article)
    4. Blue E, Abbott J, Laggis C, Duffy K, Sontheimer R, Klein S (2020). Nonhealing Right Lower Leg Ulcer: Answer. Am J Dermatopathol, 43(1), 77. (Read full article)
    5. Gaufin M, Michaelis T, Duffy K (2019). Cellular Dermatofibroma: Clinicopathologic Review of 218 Cases of Cellular Dermatofibroma to Determine the Clinical Recurrence Rate. Dermatol Surg, 45(11), 1359-1364. (Read full article)
    6. Kircher DA, Trombetti KA, Silvis MR, Parkman GL, Fischer GM, Angel SN, Stehn CM, Strain SC, Grossmann AH, Duffy KL, Boucher KM, McMahon M, Davies MA, Mendoza MC, VanBrocklin MW, Holmen SL (2019). AKT1E17K Activates Focal Adhesion Kinase and Promotes Melanoma Brain Metastasis. Mol Cancer Res, 17(9), 1787-1800. (Read full article)
    7. Cowan N, Coman G, Duffy K, Wada DA (2019). Treatment of recalcitrant mycosis fungoides with topical gentian violet. JAAD Case Rep, 5(5), 413-415. (Read full article)
    8. Donigan JM, Franco AI, Stoddard GJ, Hedderman A, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen GM, Millican EA, Duffy KL (2018). Opioid Prescribing Patterns After Micrographic Surgery: A Follow-up Retrospective Chart Review. Dermatol Surg, 45(4), 508-513. (Read full article)
    9. Gwinn C, Hawkes JE, Duffy KL (2017). Vesicular Rash in a Neutropenic Infant. JAMA Dermatol, 153(10), 1047-1048. (Read full article)
    10. Clark JJ, Bowen AR, Bowen GM, Hyngstrom JR, Hadley ML, Duffy K, Florell SR, Wada DA (2016). Cutaneous carcinosarcoma: a series of six cases and a review of the literature. J Cutan Pathol, 44(1), 34-44. (Read full article)
    11. Clark JJ, Bowen AR, Bowen GM, Hyngstrom JR, Hadley ML, Duffy K, Florell SR, Wada DA (2017). Cutaneous carcinosarcoma: a series of six cases and a review of the literature. J Cutan Pathol, 44(1), 34-44.
    12. Huber J, deShazo R, Powell D, Duffy K, Hull C (2016). Erythema Multiforme-Like Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Turmeric Essential Oil. Dermatitis, 27(6), 385-386. (Read full article)
    13. Bowen AR, Duffy KL, Clayton FC, Andtbacka RH, Florell SR (2015). Benign melanocytic lymph node deposits in the setting of giant congenital melanocytic nevi: the large congenital nodal nevus. J Cutan Pathol, 42(11), 832-9. (Read full article)
    14. Chong T, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen GM, Hadley ML, Duffy KL (2015). Mohs appropriate use criteria: retrospectively applied to nonmelanoma skin cancers at a single academic center. Dermatol Surg, 41(8), 889-95. (Read full article)
    15. Hawkes JE, Woodcock J, Christensen LC, Duffy KL (2015). Giant pilomatricoma with angiomyxoid stroma: Unusual presentation of a benign tumor. JAAD Case Rep, 1(4), 169-171. (Read full article)
    16. Harris K, Calder S, Larsen B, Duffy K, Bowen G, Tristani-Firouzi P, Hadley M, Endo J (2014). Opioid prescribing patterns after Mohs micrographic surgery and standard excision: a survey of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery members and a chart review at a single institution. Dermatol Surg, 40(8), 906-11. (Read full article)
    17. Ririe MR, Florell SR, Miles RR, Duffy KL (2014). Secondary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia: looking for the unexpected diagnosis. Am J Dermatopathol, 36(7), e125-8. (Read full article)
    18. Soltani-Arabshahi R, Wong JW, Duffy KL, Powell DL (2014). Facial allergic granulomatous reaction and systemic hypersensitivity associated with microneedle therapy for skin rejuvenation. JAMA Dermatol, 150(1), 68-72. (Read full article)
    19. 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)
    20. Andtbacka RH, Donaldson MR, Bowles TL, Bowen GM, Grossmann K, Khong H, Grossman D, Anker C, Florell SR, Bowen A, Duffy KL, Leachman SA, Noyes RD (2013). Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma in pregnant women. Ann Surg Oncol, 20(2), 689-96. (Read full article)
    21. Duffy K, Grossman D (2012). The dysplastic nevus: from historical perspective to management in the modern era: part II. Molecular aspects and clinical management. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(1), 19.e1-12; quiz 31-2. (Read full article)
    22. Duffy K, Grossman D (2012). The dysplastic nevus: from historical perspective to management in the modern era: part I. Historical, histologic, and clinical aspects. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(1), 1.e1-16; quiz 17-8. (Read full article)
    23. Duffy KL, Mann DJ, Petronic-Rosic V, Shea CR (2012). Clinical decision making based on histopathologic grading and margin status of dysplastic nevi. Arch Dermatol, 148(2), 259-60. (Read full article)
    24. Bolotin D, Duffy KL, Petronic-Rosic V, Stein SL (2011). Cold panniculitis following ice therapy for cardiac arrhythmia. Pediatr Dermatol, 28(2), 192-4.
    25. Bolotin D, Duffy KL, Petronic-Rosic V, Rhee CJ, Myers PJ, Stein SL (2011). Cold panniculitis following ice therapy for cardiac arrhythmia. J Am Acad Dermatol, 28(2), 192-194. (Read full article)
    26. Querfeld C, Duffy K, Magel G, Oble D, Cohen EE, Shea CR (2011). Disseminated follicular eruption during therapy with the MEK inhibitor AZD6244. J Am Acad Dermatol, 64(2), 17-9.
    27. Querfeld C, Duffy K, Magel G, Oble D, Cohen EEW, Shea CR (2011). Disseminated follicular eruption during therapy with the MEK inhibitor AZD6244. J Am Acad Dermatol, 64(2). (Read full article)
    28. Duffy KL, Hyde M, Goldgar D, Bowen A, Florell S, Boden G (2010). Anatomic variability in superficial blood vessel and lymphatic density Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. J Cutan Pathol.
    29. Bolotin D, Duffy K, Petronic-Rosic V, Stein SL (2010). Cold panniculitis following ice therapy for cardiac arrhythmia. Pediatr Dermatol.
    30. Duffy KL, Bowen AR, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SR, Hadley ML (2009). Eccrine syringofibroadenoma-like change adjacent to a squamous cell carcinoma: potential histologic pitfall in Mohs micrographic surgery. Dermatol Surg, 35(3), 519-22. (Read full article)
    31. Duffy KL, Florell SR, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen AR, Hadley ML (2009). Syringocystadenomatous-like change adjacent to a squamous cell carcinoma: Potential Mohs Mircrographic Surgery pitfall. Dermatol Surg, 35(3), 519-22.
    32. Duffy KL, McKenna JK, Hadley ML, Tristani-Firouzi P (2009). Nonmelanoma skin cancers of the ear: correlation between subanatomic location and post-Mohs micrographic surgery defect size. Dermatol Surg, 35(1), 30-3. (Read full article)
    33. Duffy KL, Green L, Harris R, Powell D (2008). Treatment of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with Re-PUVA. J Am Acad Dermatol, 59(2 Suppl 1), S39-40. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. SECREST AM, COMAN GC, MICHAEL SWINK J, DUFFY KL (2021). Limiting residency applications to dermatology bene_ ts nearly everyone. [Review]. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 14(7), 30-32. (Read full article)
    2. Duffy K, Grossman D (2012). The dysplastic nevus: From historical perspective to management in the modern era: Part I. Historical, histologic, and clinical aspects. [Review]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(1), 1.e1-1.e16. (Read full article)
    3. Duffy K, Grossman D (2012). The dysplastic nevus: From historical perspective to management in the modern era: Part II. Molecular aspects and clinical management. [Review]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(1), 19.e1-19.e12. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Donigan JM, Jones BB, Frigerio A, Duffy K (2018). Advanced Techniques and Special Stains in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. In Kantor J (Ed.), Dermatologic Surgery (1st Edition). China: McGraw Hill.

    Commentary

    1. Duffy K (2015). Commentary on Malignant hidroacanthoma simplex treated with Mohs Surgery. Dermatol Surg, 41(4), 520-2.

    Case Report

    1. Laggis C, Miles R, Stephens DM, Duffy K, Bowen A, Wada D (2019). Cutaneous mantle cell lymphoma histomorphologically mimicking subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma: Case report. J Cutan Pathol, 46(7), 538-541. (Read full article)
    2. Cowan N, Coman G, Duffy K, Wada DA (2019). Treatment of recalcitrant mycosis fungoides with topical gentian violet. JAAD Case Rep, 5(5), 413-415. (Read full article)
    3. Elsensohn AN, Liaqat M, Powell G, Duffy KL, Bowen AR, Petersen MJ (2016). Alpha-1-antitrypsin associated panniculitis and corneal ulcer with a rare allelic variant (PiFZ): a case report. Int J Dermatol, 55(6), 698-699. (Read full article)
    4. Hawkes JE, Woodcock J, Christensen LC, Duffy KL (2015). Giant pilomatricoma with angiomyxoid stroma: Unusual presentation of a benign tumor. JAAD Case Rep, 1(4), 169-71. (Read full article)
    5. Hawkes JE, Woodcock J, Christensen L, Duffy K (2015). Giant pilomatricoma with angiomyxoid stroma: unusual presentation of a benign tumor. JAAD Case Rep, 1(4), 169-71.
    6. Duffy KL, Hull CM, Hadley ML, Harris RM, Florell SR, Bowen AR (2009). Tender papule of the nail fold--quiz case. Arch Dermatol, 145(4), 479-84. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Secrest AM, Coman GC, Swink JM, Duffy KL (2021). Limiting Residency Applications to Dermatology Benefits Nearly Everyone. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 14(7), 30-32. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Grossman D, Florell SR, Duffy KL, Bowen GM (2019). Histologic criteria for assessing surgical margins in melanoma in situ. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 82(4), e133-e134. (Read full article)
    2. 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)
    3. Duffy K (2015). Commentary on Malignant hidroacanthoma simplex treated with Mohs surgery. [Letter to the editor]. Dermatol Surg, 41(4), 520-2. (Read full article)
    4. Wada C, Glenn MJ, Hyde M, Powell DL, Miles RR, Duffy K, Florell SR, Wada DA (2015). Primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma presenting as diffuse facial erythema. [Letter to the editor]. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 29(4), 825-6. (Read full article)
    5. Duffy KL, Truong A, Bowen GM, Andtbacka RH, Hyngstrom J, Bowles T, Grossmann K, Khong H, Hyde M, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Wada D, Grossman D (2014). Adequacy of 5-mm surgical excision margins for non-lentiginous melanoma in situ. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 71(4), 835-8. (Read full article)
    6. Grossman D, Duffy KL, Bowen GM (2012). Surgical margins for melanoma in situ. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 67(5), 1068-9; author reply 1069-71. (Read full article)
    7. Duffy K, Hyde MA, Tanner B, Goldgar D, Bowen AR, Florell SR, Bowen GM (2010). Anatomic variability in superficial blood vessel and lymphatic vessel density. [Letter to the editor]. J Cutan Pathol, 37(10), 1108-9. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Bowen AR, Duffy KL, Clayton F, Andtbacka R, Florell SR (10/10/13). Benign melanocytic lymph node deposits in the setting of giant congenital nevi [Abstract]. J Cutan Pathol, 41, 205.
    2. Foo CW, Bowen AR, Florell SR, Duffy KL, Bowen GM (2012). Granulomatous eccrinotropic lymphomatoid papulosis [Abstract]. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 39(1), 186.

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