Board Certification
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American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Tristani-Firouzi for her clinical skill and excellent outcomes, particularly with Mohs surgery, often noting careful technique and minimal scarring. Reviewers also highlight her clear explanations, thorough aftercare instructions, and an attentive, compassionate bedside manner that makes patients feel heard and comfortable. Many comments commend her professionalism and the supportive, efficient interactions with her team before, during, and after procedures.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Dermatology
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Mohs Micrographic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
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| 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Tristani! She thoroughly explained my options and patiently answered all my questions without ever making me feel rushed. She is so kind and checked on my comfort the entire time. Her hands are truly magic'this is the very first time I've had a procedure with absolutely zero bruising afterward.
She is fabulous.
Dr. Tristani is outstanding.. kind, smart, professional, engaging. She loves her job and cares deeply about her patients.
Excellent Doctor!! She cared about you and explained things so you understood. She was willing to answer any questions. She was very calming during my procedure.
Totally caring. Professional. Definitely going to seek more care from U of U clinic providers.
Dr. Tristani is amazing! Her work is incredible- her judgment is spot-on, and she explains things so clearly. Her decisions have made a real difference in my appearance. Thanks to her I love the way I look!
Dr. Tristani-Firouzi and her team are great. Always a pleasure interacting with them.
Very pleasant and professional.
Dr. Tristani is incredible. She takes great care to explain everything to me. She also has an incredibly gentle hand.
She is so kind and knowledgeable, and took time with me until I understood my options.
She does a great job
Dr. Tristani's assistant quickly removed my stitches. Dr. Tristani checked the wound and concluded I was good to go.
As an older patient who has had many physicians over the years, Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is a standout professionaly!
Dr. Tristani-Firouzi was very thorough in explaining the Mohs procedure to remove a basal skin carcinoma on my cheek. She was able to remove the cancer in one scoop and carefully sutured the wound. She explained next steps and scheduled suture removal for the following week.
Very good
You can trust Dr. Tristani-Firouzi with your care. Additionally you will like the way she handles your questions and lets you know what to expect and all done with a very caring feeling.
Want to glow? Go see Dr. Tristani
Doctor Tristani-Firouzi is competent and friendly. She took the time to explain each step of the procedure, and what to expect then and over the following days.
Dr. Tristani is an exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and skillful physician.
Dr Tristani was excellent in every way.
One of the best,would be lost without her.
DR Tristani was very caring and put my mind at ease.
Dr. Tristani and her team were seamless, professional, and personable .
A true professional. She informed me what she was doing during the prodedure. She and staff made sure I was comfortable during the process. If I need further MOHS surgeries, I would want her as the surgeon.
Everything about my visit was great. I was very impressed.
Dr. Tristani worked to close up a rather large wound so that it would have the best chance of healing. She took my activity level into consideration.
Dr. Tristani is very professional and very kind. I recommend her to anyone.
Excellent care.
Excellent provider, caring and professional.
Tremendous person felt safe
She is an outstanding intelligent and compassionate individual and I highly recommend her as both a competent surgeon and a warm human being.
Truly had my best interest in mind. She really listened.
Very professional and caring.
Dr. Tristani is an excellent physician who listens then explains what is happening to her patient. Professional & empathetic.
Tristani was amazing during my aftercare. Attentive, available, caring about my every need.
Dr. Tristani is the best! She is very caring and is excellent at follow-up.
Friendly and thorough.
I like Dr. Tristani. That's saying a lot from an old guy like me. She's persoanable, thorough, and has performed 2 or 3 mos procedures with very good outcomes. I highly recommend her.
Doctor was very understanding and very considerate.
Dr Tristani-Firouzi is a compassionate, extremely skilled professional. She shows great respect to her staff and to the patient with very effective communication and care. She is very methodical and professional, yet exhausts every effort for you to understand what she is proposing, what she is doing and what you should focus on with your aftercare for a positive outcome. Excellent Physician and very wonderful person.
She was very detailed in explaining each step of the process and what I should expect after the treatment.
Dr Tristani is an excellent Dr.She makes you feel like you. Are the only patieenth... Also she is very likable.i
If you need Mohs Dr tristani will do a wonderful job. Highly recommend
Excellent MOHS surgeon
Dr Tristan is the best!!!!
Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is an outstanding professional with a caring attitude!
She's a very considerate professional, I greatly trust her knowledge and skill.
Dr. Tristani was excellent and supportive in all respects. She carefully explained the breaks between procedures and was always timely. She directed her assistants clearly and expeditiously. She called to check in with how I was doing. She's an excellent professional.
She was super kind and caring. She made me comfortable and I felt reassured by her professional manner.
She took extra time to make sure I understood the different treatment options and that I received the correct one for me.
She listened and was attentive (though she was to the person who did my procedure).
Excellent.
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.
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.
Dr. Tristani was excellent. I highly recommend her. She was very caring and knowledgeable.
Awesome doc and dermatologist.
The Dr was very thorough explained everything Very easy to work with and very pleasant
Outstanding , moreover warm and professional
A credit to the profession.
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.
This doctor was excellent.
Dr Tristan's is an artist with her aesthetics.
Dr. Tristani and her staff were great.
Dr. Tristani was vey caring and answered all my questions.
Wonderful
Payam Tristani-Firouzi is a great doctor and cares for her patients. She made sure everything was gone and took great care of me.
Dr. Tristan I did an excellent job on my Mohs surgery. Highly recommended.
Dr. Tristani is so kind and knowledgeable and truly listens to your questions and concerns.
No way would I suggest anyone see her.
Dr. Tristani is a true professional!
Wonderful provider!
What an amazing kind provider!
Extremely efficient and personable. Quick and easy
We were very satisfied with the service
The whole experience was great.
I consider Dr. Tristani to be the best of the best. Kind,gentle, caring,and has a great sense of humor.
Thanks for your great work Dr. Tristani. Everything went very well.
Professional. Very helpful skin care education. No pain with treatment.
Dr Tristani is great to work with and really cares about her patients comfort. This will be my second time working with her on skin cancer issues and I know that I will be taken care of properly and that I am in good hands. I highly recommend Dr Tristani.
Very professional and personal, took great pride in the care she provided.
Very supportive, kind provider. I look forward to future appointments.
She was very caring and professional!
She is the most kind and caring physician I know. She is intelligent, confident and experienced.
Dr. Tristani has a wonderful 'bedside manner' and put me at ease by taking time in answering my questions.
Dr. Tristani has been my dermatologist since 2010, and when she does a Mohs surgery, you cannot see it.
Dr. Payam Tristani-Firouzi is very kind and professional. She explained everything about the treatment, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable and confident during the treatment. Thank you for everything, Dr. [TRANSLATED]
Wonderful in every way. I highly recommend her and trust her 100% with my care.
Excellent doctor
Very caring and knowledgeable doctor.
Very approachable, informative and patient. I had 100% confidence.
A caring doctor
She is one of the best, most personable doctors I have ever been to. I always feel she is a very good friend. I feel very comfortable with her.
After explaining what a laser treatment would entail and the cost of the treatment, Dr. Tristani-Firouzi ask me if I wanted to think about it and make another appointment to come back. I said "no, and could we do it today?" And she did the laser treatment I wanted.
Thank you for your excellent care.
Very professional and caring. Have been a patient for over ten years and cannot imagine having care from another doctor. Always available.
SheÕs the very best!!!
Dr. Tristani is a lovely human and an awesome medical professional. She was friendly and efficient and took time to make sure I was comfortable with ongoing procedures several times throughout the process. Highly recommend her!
Dr. Tristani is trustworthy and skilled. You are in good hands with her and can trust her advice for a number of procedures.
She did not appear to be in a hurry. Through conversation with me and reading my history on Mychart, she made sure she understood what the issue was before proposing options. She was kind, straightforward and efficient.
She's the only Mohs surgeon my extended family trusts. Truly amazing!
She was amazing explained everything she was doing. She has away of calming you down without saying anything.
Dr Tristani was the best! She instilled and confident yet calming approach. Explained everything very well to me and included the entire team along the way. I highly recommend her.
She is very careing
Doctor tristani is a leader in the medicine of moes surgery. She is. Very knowledgeable and professional. I have returned to her on several occasions. She takes great pride in the outcomes of her surgery and has always left me with minimal signs of having had the surgery. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a moes surgery.
Great caring
I appreciated the professionalism, knowledge, patience and kindness that Dr. Tristani showed to me and I trusted her with my care. She explained the procedure that I was about to receive very well and I felt prepared.
See my prior comments
I have been a patient of Dr Tristani for a long time,would not think of anyone else.
She liked my sense of humor
great doctor seems to be mindful of the situation i was in!
Very professional Doctor.
Dr. Tristani did a previous Mohs surgery for me and I knew I wanted her to perform this one as well. Very painless and perfectly done procedure and sutures. Going back tomorrow for removal of outer stitches. Based on my previous Mohs, IÕm sure once the healing is complete the incision will be barely noticeable. SheÕs the best!
Dr. Tristani made me feel well cared for and answered my questions, and helped my husband look at my surgery site and know what to keep an eye on since it is on the top of my head where I can's see it.
Prompt and friendly, knowledgeable and kind.
Very pleased with the explanation the treatment and the care given during the treatment.
Dr. Tristani was fantastic! My surgery went very well. She is very nice and answered all my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Tristani
She is amazing
Great doctor
There is no one else I would trust with any of my dermatology problems or concerns.
Dr. Tristani was deft and very kind.
She was very informative and caring. All the staff were concerned about me.
Dr. Tristani is professional, attentive, and caring! A truly remarkable physician!
Very professional explained every thing in detail
Communicates very well. Very precise
Dr Tristani-Firouzi always discusses various options for treatments; she's very knowledgeable in her field. She is friendly and easy to talk to about my medical concerns.
Extremely capable and very personable.
Very professional and caring towards patients
Dr. Tristani is skilled and knowledgeable. I trust her with my skin care and decisions about treatment.
Was friendly and apologized for some delay due to the amount of patients that were being treated. She explained the procedures clearly and made sure I was comfortable.
She is an excellent physician
She's the best!
Dr. Tristani is king, caring and professional. She is an amazing MD. Huge respect for her and the care she gives her patients.
A big thank you for handling such a delicate situation and surgery with such care and results. I had MOHS surgery on my face and her craftsmanship has left very little scaring. This is truly important to most people. So a big thank you!
If you need MOHS surgery, there is no better choice than Dr. Tristani!
Dr Tristani-Firouzi is a consummate professional. Kind, thorough & detailed. I feel listened to & all of my concerns addressed. Is incredibly knowledgeable & clearly goes through options. I went to another doctor they was closer to where I live & they were fine, but I missed the thoroughness & artistry of Dr Tristani-Firouzi
Dr. Tristani is fantastic! She has the best bedside manner; she answered all of my questions, didn't make me feel rushed and gave me plenty of options for treatment. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back :)
I appreciate the timeliness of her communication with the plastic surgery office.
Dr Tristani is amazing as a professional and a delightful person. Highly recommended
Doctor Tristani-Firouzi is very professional and really cares about her patient. Her staff is amazing as well.
Extremely competent, very friendly, very good assistants
Dr. Tristani is competent, experienced, thoughtful and knowledgeable. I would recommend her whole heartedly and without reservations. Our experience with the Moh's procedure she oversaw was great.
Dr. Tristani is great. You can trust her to give you the right treatments and do it right. I had some complications with recovering and she was right there. Very much recommend her.
Dr Tristani-Firouzi is exceptionally skilled and kind. I trust her completely.
Dr. Tristani is an excellent dermatologist. I have trusted her with my skin for years and have always been happy and satisfied with the results.
Payam is an amazing doctor ! I would trust her with my life !
Great doctor! Very nice and always answers my questions.
Total professional
Dr Tristani is AMAZING!
I have been receiving dermatology care from Dr. Tristani for many years and have always felt valued as a patient and a person. She is both personable and highly professional.
I thank Dr. Tristani for her kindness and for the care given to me. Thank you so much and wishing you all the best!
Great work.
Skilled and pleasant.
I would recommend Dr. Tristani to anyone who has to have MOHS, as well as her team.
She was fantastic. I liked the way she explained things along the surgery. She found another spot which was at its earliest stages.
What a wonderful Dr and human being! Hardily recomend Dr. Tristani. She is meticulous in her work and a pleasure to be with!
Very courteous, professional and explains every procedure thoroughly and with respect. Her surgical skills are outstanding and I will return for any further MOHS work needed.
She is the best! I have had 2 surgeries with her and both were very successful
Very comfortable and helpful.
Everything was explained before anything went forward, very nice.
So warm and kind and so professional.
I highly recommend getting your dermatology care from Dr. Tristani.
Only had the sutures remove from a prior procedure.
She is very in-formative, Genital, and understanding.
She is very proficient, courteous, caring and kind, as already indicated above.
Dr Tristani is one of the better mohs surgeons that I have ever had.
5 stars
Going for cosmetic consult it's usually challenging, most of the time they don't understand what you want to do but Dr. Tristani, by listening to me, made me feel like a knowledgeable person, by explaining to a level any normal person understand, made me feel like a smart person. She valued my opinion and my needs, thank you for all you did for me.
Dr Tristani is an exceptional doctor.
Dr. Tristani is a terrific Mohs surgeon. I highly recommend her.
Very professional and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Best MOHS Doctor I have ever had.
She was great and I appreciated her skill.
Outstanding physician and dermatologist.
Dr. Tristani was amazing and made me feel comfortable and was very attentive to me. It was a very positive experience.
She is kind and thorough. Dr. Tristani made sure everything looked great and gave detailed aftercare which was appreciated.
2nd Mohs treatment from her. Excellent results.
Excellent surgeon. I have very little scarring after three Mohs surgery procedures .
Dr. is very professional and thorugh in her work.
Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is an excellent health care provider. University of Utah Health is lucky to have her.
Very talented and caring physician.
Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Tristani is a very skilled and knowledgeable doctor.
Excellent doctor!
She was very professional and knowledgeable
Very personable.
She did a great job on a very sensitive area.
Dr Payam Yristani-Firouzi is as good as I could hope to have. Hope she can do my next MOHs procedure.
She is a truly caring and concerned doctor, who made sure I was always comfortable and well informed. She was great at explaining the procedure, how to care for the wound at home and called the next day to see how I was doing. She's the best!