Richard D. Sontheimer
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Richard D. Sontheimer, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Midvalley Health Center

    801-581-2955

  • Dermatology, Area E

    801-581-2955

  • Richard D. Sontheimer, MD, Professor of Dermatology has specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin changes that occur in autoimmune rheumatic (arthritic) diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Dermatologic Immunology, and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. Dr. Sontheimer's main focus is patient care, education, and patient-oriented translational clinical research.

    Dr. Sontheimer is recognized internationally for his clinical expertise and research accomplishments relating to the skin problems experienced by lupus and dermatomyositis patients. He has been listed in Best Doctors of America and America's Top Doctors and has been elected to several prestigious medical and scientific research societies including the American Society of Clinical Investigation and Association of American Physicians.

    Specialties

    • Lupus
    • Dermatology
    • Immune, Autoimmune, and Rheumatic Diseases

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 622 reviews )

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 28, 2023

    Honest and to the point.

    February 28, 2023

    Combines wisdom and experience.

    February 23, 2023

    Dr Sontheimer provides consistently excellent care! His communication skills are exemplary. I trust both his judgement and his experience today and for the past several years.

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  • Richard D. Sontheimer, MD, Professor of Dermatology has specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin changes that occur in autoimmune rheumatic (arthritic) diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Dermatologic Immunology, and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. Dr. Sontheimer's main focus is patient care, education, and patient-oriented translational clinical research.

    Dr. Sontheimer is recognized internationally for his clinical expertise and research accomplishments relating to the skin problems experienced by lupus and dermatomyositis patients. He has been listed in Best Doctors of America and America's Top Doctors and has been elected to several prestigious medical and scientific research societies including the American Society of Clinical Investigation and Association of American Physicians.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Resident
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Research Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Southwestern M.D.
    Tulane University B.S.