Shadai Gociman
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Shadai Gociman, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107
801-581-2955
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Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

Pediatric Dermatology
81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-213-3599
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Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Dermatology
2250 N Miller Campus Dr
Lehi , UT 84043
801-581-2955
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Dr. Shadai Gociman is a board-certified dermatologist at the University of Utah, where she completed her medical training, including dermatology residency and subspecialty training in pediatric dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society of Pediatric Dermatology and sees both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Gociman provides pediatric dermatology consultation services at Primary Children’s Hospital and the University of Utah, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage a broad range of skin conditions in hospitalized children.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Gociman enjoys classical music, spending time in the great outdoors, and exploring the western United States.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Gociman as kind, personable, and comforting, with a professional bedside manner. Reviewers highlight her thoroughness and clear explanations, noting she outlines diagnosis and treatment options and maps out a straightforward care plan. Many also mention supportive teamwork with nurses and colleagues and say they feel confident and well supported under her care.

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5.0 /5
( out of 120 reviews )

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Dr. Shadai Gociman is a board-certified dermatologist at the University of Utah, where she completed her medical training, including dermatology residency and subspecialty training in pediatric dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society of Pediatric Dermatology and sees both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Gociman provides pediatric dermatology consultation services at Primary Children’s Hospital and the University of Utah, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage a broad range of skin conditions in hospitalized children.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Gociman enjoys classical music, spending time in the great outdoors, and exploring the western United States.

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education history

Fellowship Pediatric Dermatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Fellow
Fellowship Dermatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Chief Resident
Residency Dermatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Intern
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.
Post Graduate Training Pre-Medicine - University of Utah Postbaccalaureate Studies
Undergraduate Violin Performance - University of Utah B.M.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Jensen NC, Gociman S, Cipriano SD, Mehrhoff C (2026). A Case of Pediatric Spitz Melanoma With a ZEB2::ALK Fusion. Pediatr Dermatol.
  2. Huntsman A, Mims L, Gociman S, Mehrhoff CJ (2025). Primary intracranial malignant melanoma in a pediatric patient: A rare case report. JAAD Case Rep, 64, 37-39.
  3. Gociman S, Florell SR, Clarke JT (2023). Cutaneous metastasis as a first sign of adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Dermatol Online J, 29(5).
  4. Gociman S, Wada DA, Bowen AR, Florell SR, Ng D, Madigan LM (2023). Young Woman With Annular and Purpuric Plaques in the Setting of High Fevers: Answer. Am J Dermatopathol, 45(5), 344-345.
  5. Gociman S, Wada DA, Bowen AR, Florell SR, Ng D, Madigan LM (2023). Young Woman With Annular and Purpuric Plaques in the Setting of High Fevers: Challenge. Am J Dermatopathol, 45(5), e32-e34.
  6. Gociman S, Baron K, Hu B, Zussman J, Madigan LM (2022). Blistering Lesions Associated With Loncastuximab Tesirine. JAMA Dermatol, 158(7), 831-832.
  7. Bleicher J, Asare EA, Flores S, Bowles TL, Bowen GM, Hyngstrom JR (2020). Oncologic outcomes of patients with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC): A multi-institutional cohort study. Am J Surg, 221(4), 844-849.
  8. Flores S, Wada DA, Florell SR, Bowen AR (2019). Pretibial Pruritic Papular Dermatitis: A Comprehensive Clinical and Pathologic Review of Cases at a Single Institution. Am J Dermatopathol, 42(1), 16-19.

Case Report

  1. Jensen NC, Gociman S, Cipriano SD, Mehrhoff C (2026). A Case of Pediatric Spitz Melanoma With a ZEB2::ALK Fusion. Pediatr Dermatol.