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Nisma Mujahid
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 420 reviews )

Nisma Mujahid, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Stansbury Health Center

220 Millpond Rd Suite 100
Tooele , UT 84074
  • Nisma Mujahid, MD, PhD has specialized expertise in caring for patients with pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo, erythema dyschromicum perstans and lichen planus pigmentosa in both children and adults. She also specializes in skin of color and multi-ethnic skin. In addition, she enjoys caring for general dermatology patients in her clinics. Dr. Mujahid is also committed to the education of dermatology residents, medical students and research in dermatology.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 420 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    December 21, 2025
    STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful bed side manners.

    December 15, 2025
    STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    she is a very thorough provider. who will give the best care while respecting your time.

    December 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Mujahid is one of the most caring and knowledgeable doctor I've ever seen.

    December 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Mujahid cares about patients and outcomes and explains options very clearly. She runs a timely and efficient practice and I feel lucky to be her patient.

    December 10, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is a professional, she listens to me, she explains everything I need to know very carefully, I am very happy that she is my doctor. [TRANSLATED]

    December 07, 2025
    STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Knowledgeable and efficient

    November 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you, happy with my visit. Respectful and courteous.

    November 23, 2025
    STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was a very knowledgeable doctor. Cared about what we had to say

    November 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Mujahid treats her patient with respect and patience. Her diagnosis has been accurate.

  • Nisma Mujahid, MD, PhD has specialized expertise in caring for patients with pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo, erythema dyschromicum perstans and lichen planus pigmentosa in both children and adults. She also specializes in skin of color and multi-ethnic skin. In addition, she enjoys caring for general dermatology patients in her clinics. Dr. Mujahid is also committed to the education of dermatology residents, medical students and research in dermatology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Florida Preliminary Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine, Pathology - Boston University School of Medicine M.D., Ph.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry, Pre-Medicine - Mississippi State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Allouche J, Rachmin I, Adhikari K, Pardo LM, Lee JH, McConnell AM, Kato S, Fan S, Kawakami A, Suita Y, Wakamatsu K, Igras V, Zhang J, Navarro PP, Lugo CM, Noonan HR, Christie KA, Itin K, Mujahid N, Lo JA, Won CH, Evans CL, Weng QY, Wang H, Osseiran S, Lovas A, Nmeth I, Cozzio A, Navarini AA, Hsiao JJ, Nguyen N, Kemny LV, Iliopoulos O, Berking C, Ruzicka T, Gonzalez-Jos R, Bortolini MC, Canizales-Quinteros S, Acuna-Alonso V, Gallo C, Poletti G, Bedoya G, Rothhammer F, Ito S, Schiaffino MV, Chao LH, Kleinstiver BP, Tishkoff S, Zon LI, Nijsten T, Ruiz-Linares A, Fisher DE, Roider E (2021). NNT mediates redox-dependent pigmentation via a UVB- and MITF-independent mechanism. Cell, 184(16), 4268-4283.e20. (Read full publication)
    2. Mujahid N, Shareef F, Maymone MBC, Vashi NA (2019). Microneedling as a Treatment for Acne Scarring: A Systematic Review. Dermatol Surg, 46(1), 86-92. (Read full publication)
    3. Bright LA, Dittmar W, Nanduri B, McCarthy FM, Mujahid N, Costa LR, Burgess SC, Swiderski CE (2019). Modeling the pasture-associated severe equine asthma bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proteome identifies molecular events mediating neutrophilic airway inflammation. Vet Med (Auckl), 10, 43-63. (Read full publication)
    4. Mujahid N, Song H, Li DG, Joyce C, Mostaghimi A (2019). Trends in Gender of Speakers at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, 2010-2018. JAMA Dermatol, 155(3), 383-384. (Read full publication)
    5. Ferrari CR, Cooley J, Mujahid N, Costa LR, Wills RW, Johnson ME, Swiderski CE (2017). Horses With Pasture Asthma Have Airway Remodeling That Is Characteristic of Human Asthma. Vet Pathol, 55(1), 144-158. (Read full publication)
    6. Mujahid N, Liang Y, Murakami R, Choi HG, Dobry AS, Wang J, Suita Y, Weng QY, Allouche J, Kemeny LV, Hermann AL, Roider EM, Gray NS, Fisher DE (2017). A UV-Independent Topical Small-Molecule Approach for Melanin Production in Human Skin. Cell Rep, 19(11), 2177-2184. (Read full publication)
    7. Bright LA, Mujahid N, Nanduri B, McCarthy FM, Costa LR, Burgess SC, Swiderski CE (2011). Functional modelling of an equine bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proteome provides experimental confirmation and functional annotation of equine genome sequences. Anim Genet, 42(4), 395-405. (Read full publication)

    Patent

    1. Murakami R, Fisher D, Mujahid N, Zhang W, Gray N (2017). Pyrimidopyrimidinones as SIK Inhibitors. U.S. Patent No. WO/2018/160774, PCT/US2018/020335. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    2. Gray N, Liang Y, Choi H, Sundberg T, Shamji A, Xavier R, Fisher D, Mujahid N, Zhang W (2016). Bicyclic urea kinase inhibitors and uses thereof. U.S. Patent No. WO/2018/009544, PCT/US2017/040722. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.