Education ProgramsNasim Fazel, M.D., D.D.S.
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Nasim Fazel, M.D., D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology, is a board-certified dermatologist and dentist. In addition to general dermatology, Dr. Fazel has a special interest in the medical management of oral mucous membrane disease and soft tissue pathology. Her background in dentistry provides for insight into the pathophysiology and treatment of aphthous ulcers, burning mouth syndrome, oral lichen planus, and oral vesiculobullous disease (e.g. pemphigus and pemphigoid). Dr. Fazel is regarded as a leading expert in the field of Oral Medicine by many colleagues who refer these difficult and challenging conditions to her. |
Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, Detroit, Michigan 1995-1999, M.D.
Title: Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Specialty: Medical Dermatology, Oral mucous membrane disease
Dental Education: Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, Illinois 1990-1993, D.D.S.
Internship: Oakwood Healthcare System, Dearborn, Michigan 1999-2000
Residency: Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan 2000-2003, Dermatology
Board certification:
American Board of Dermatology, 2003
Northeastern Regional Board of Dentistry,1994
Faculty Appointments:
Director, Dermatology Residency Program, 2008-Current, University of California-Davis, Department of Dermatology
Associate Director, Dermatology Residency Program, 2005-2008, University of California-Davis, Department of Dermatology
Assistant Clinical Professor, 2004-Current, University of California-Davis, Department of Dermatology
Lecturer, 1994-1995, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery, and Pathology
Clinical Instructor, 1994, Northwestern University Dental School, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics
Professional memberships:
Sacramento Valley Dermatologic Society, past president
American Academy of Dermatology, fellow
Association of Professors of Dermatology
Sacramento Valley Dermatology Society
Sacramento District Dental Society
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society
Clinical Interests:
Oral medicine and pathology
Translational research
Resident education
Honors and awards:
Graduation with highest honors, Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, Illinois, 1994
Alpha Omega Scholar Award, 1994
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society Award, 1994
International College of Dentists Award, 1994
Teledyne Hanau Prosthodontics Award, 1994
Publications
1. Fazel N, Wilczynski S, Su L. Clinical, histopathologic, and molecular aspects of cutaneous human papillomavirus infections. Dermatologic Clinics. 1999;17(3):521-36.
2. Fazel N, Lim HE. Evaluation and management of the patient with photosensitivity. Dermatology Nursing. 2002;14(1):23-4, 27-30.
3. Perry D, Fazel N. Zosteriform lichen planus. Dermatology Online Journal. 2006;12:(5):3.
4. Navi D, Wadhera A, Fung MA, Fazel N. Muir-Torre syndrome. Dermatology Online Journal. 2006;12:(5):4.
5. Torabian SZ, Fazel N, Knuttel R. Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma treated with chlorambucil. Dermatology Online Journal. 2006;12:(5):11.
6. Navi D, Michael DJ, Fazel N. Drug-induced linear IgA bullous dermatosis. Dermatology Online Journal. 2006;12:(5):12.
7. Maverakis E, Fung MA, Lynch PJ, Draznin M, Michael D, Ruben B, Fazel N. Acrodermatitis enteropathica and an overview of zinc metabolism. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2007 Jan;56(1):116-245.
8. Patton DP, Lynch PJ, Fung MA, Fazel N. Chronic Atrophic Erosive Dermatosis of the Scalp and Extremities: a Re-characterization of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2007 Sep;57(3):421-7.
9. Maverakis E, Lynch PJ, Fazel N. Acrodermatitis enteropathica. Dermatology Online Journal. 2007 Jul 13;13(3):11.
10. Perry D, Lynch PJ, Fazel N. Pseudoepitheliomatous, Keratotic and micaceous balanitis: case report and review of the literature. Dermatology Nursing. 2008;20(2):117-120
To schedule an appointment and to see if Dr. Nasim Fazel is accepting new patients please call: (916) 734-6111.