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Payam Tristani-Firouzi
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 541 reviews )

Payam Tristani-Firouzi, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107

Farmington Health Center

Dermatology
165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 2C, Dermatology/Melanoma
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • Dr. Payam Tristani is a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Tristani is a dermatologic surgeon who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery (a precise microscopic technique for removal of skin cancers with the highest cure rate) and surgical reconstruction of skin cancers, in addition to providing comprehensive treatment for patients who are at high risk for skin cancers.

    Dr. Tristani also specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology and performs a variety of laser procedures for rejuvenation of aging and sun-damaged skin, Botox and soft tissue filler injections, chemical peels and treatment of leg veins.

    She is board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Mohs surgery.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 541 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 12, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent.

    November 28, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would recommend Dr. Tristani and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital very highly. She listens, she was on time for my appointment and the staff make you feel important.

    November 14, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Tristani is amazing! She is so skilled, and kind. Her treatments have improved my appearance dramatically- and that just makes so many aspects of my personal and professional life better.

    November 09, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Tristani was excellent. I highly recommend her. She was very caring and knowledgeable.

    November 08, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome doc and dermatologist.

    November 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Dr was very thorough explained everything Very easy to work with and very pleasant

    November 07, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding , moreover warm and professional

    November 05, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A credit to the profession.

    October 30, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Tristani is great. Very caring. She even called me a number of times to see how I was doing. I would give her an A+ for her skill level and patient caring.

  • Dr. Payam Tristani is a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Tristani is a dermatologic surgeon who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery (a precise microscopic technique for removal of skin cancers with the highest cure rate) and surgical reconstruction of skin cancers, in addition to providing comprehensive treatment for patients who are at high risk for skin cancers.

    Dr. Tristani also specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology and performs a variety of laser procedures for rejuvenation of aging and sun-damaged skin, Botox and soft tissue filler injections, chemical peels and treatment of leg veins.

    She is board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Mohs surgery.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Mohs Micrographic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Minnesota M.D.
    Graduate Training Laboratory Medicine and Pathology - University of Minnesota Master's
    Undergraduate Medical Technology - University of Minnesota B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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 publication)
    2. 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 publication)
    3. Saluja SS, Walker ML, Summers EM, Tristani-Firouzi P, Smart DR (2017). Safety of non-ablative fractional laser for acne scars within 1 month after treatment with oral isotretinoin: A randomized split-face controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med, 49(10), 886-890. (Read full publication)
    4. Hyde MA, Hadley ML, Tristani-Firouzi P, Goldgar D, Bowen GM (2012). A randomized trial of the off-label use of imiquimod, 5%, cream with vs without tazarotene, 0.1%, gel for the treatment of lentigo maligna, followed by conservative staged excisions. Arch Dermatol, 148(5), 592-6. (Read full publication)
    5. Hadley J, Tristani-Firouzi P, Hull C, Florell S, Cotter M, Hadley M (2012). Results of an investigator-initiated single-blind split-face comparison of photodynamic therapy and 5% imiquimod cream for the treatment of actinic keratoses. Dermatol Surg, 38(5), 722-7. (Read full publication)
    6. Bowen AR, Burt L, Boucher K, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SR (2012). Use of proliferation rate, p53 staining and perforating elastic fibers in distinguishing keratoacanthoma from hypertrophic lichen planus: a pilot study. J Cutan Pathol, 39(2), 243-50. (Read full publication)
    7. Foo CW, Tristani-Firouzi P (2011). Topical modalities for treatment and prevention of postsurgical hypertrophic scars. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am, 19(3), 551-7. (Read full publication)
    8. Hadley JC, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SF, Bowen GM, Hadley ML (2009). Case series of multiple recurrent reactive keratoacanthomas developing at surgical margins. Dermatol Surg, 35(12), 2019-24. (Read full publication)
    9. 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 publication)
    10. Duffy KL, Florell SR, Tristani-Firouzi P, Bowen AR, Hadley ML (2009). Syringocystadenomatous-like change adjacent to a squamous cell carcinoma: Potential Mohs Micrographic Surgery pitfall. Dermatol Surg, 35(3), 519-22.
    11. 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 publication)
    12. Hadley JC, Tristani-Firouzi P, Florell SF, Bowen GM, Hadley ML (2009). Case Series of Multiply Recurrent Reactive Keratoacanthoma Developing at Surgical Margins. Dermatol Surg, 35(12), 2019-24.
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