Nasim Fazel, M.D., D.D.S.

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.
 
Title: Assistant clinical professor, Associate residency program director

Specialty: Dermatology, Oral mucous membrane disease

Dental Education:Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, Illinois 1990-1993, D.D.S.

Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, Detroit, Michigan 1995-1999, M.D.

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:
Associate residency program director, 2006-Current, 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, 1/94-4/94, Northwestern University Dental School, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics

Professional memberships:
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