Kaveh Nezafati, M.D.

Dermatology - General
Psoriasis
Eczema

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Biography

Kaveh Nezafati, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in general dermatology, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer.

Dr. Nezafati earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern, where he also completed a residency in dermatology.

Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.

Dr. Nezafati is a member and past president of the Dallas Dermatological Society. He is the author of multiple academic articles, book chapters, and presentations.

Education & Training

Medical School - UT Southwestern Medical School (2005-2009)
Internship - Baylor University Medical Center (2009-2010), Internal Medicine
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2010-2013), Dermatology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

Dallas Dermatological Society
American Academy of Dermatology

Honors & Awards

Chief Resident 2012-2013, Department of Dermatology, UT Southwestern
American Academy of Dermatology Everett C. Fox Award for Resident Research 2013, Presented for outstanding research as a dermatology resident
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2009, UT Southwestern Medical School

Books & Publications

Books
- Disorders of Pigmentation in McGraw Hill Specialty Board Review: Dermatology. Third Edition
  Nezafati K.A., Pandya, AG
- Dyshidrotic Dermatitis in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Xanthoma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Xanthelasma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Plane Xanthoma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Tendon Xanthoma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Tuberous Xanthoma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Eruptive Xanthoma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
- Xanthogranuloma in Decision Support in Medicine
  Nezafati, K.A. and Cruz, P.D.
Publications
- Defining early mycosis fungoides: validation of a diagnostic algorithm proposed by the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas.
  Vandergriff T, Nezafati KA, Susa J, Karai L, Sanguinetti A, Hynan LS, Ambruzs JM, Oliver DH, Pandya AG, Journal of cutaneous pathology 2015 May 42 5 318-28
- Treatment of warts with contact allergens.
  Word AP, Nezafati KA, Cruz PD, Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug 2015 Jan-Feb 26 1 32-7
- DC-HIL+ CD14+ HLA-DR no/low cells are a potential blood marker and therapeutic target for melanoma.
  Turrentine J, Chung JS, Nezafati K, Tamura K, Harker-Murray A, Huth J, Sharma RR, Harker DB, Ariizumi K, Cruz PD, The Journal of investigative dermatology 2014 Nov 134 11 2839-2842
- Making contact for contact dermatitis: a survey of the membership of the American Contact Dermatitis Society.
  Nezafati KA, Carroll B, Storrs FJ, Cruz PD, Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug 2013 Mar-Apr 24 2 47-9
- Deferasirox for porphyria cutanea tarda: a pilot study.
  Pandya AG, Nezafati KA, Ashe-Randolph M, Yalamanchili R, Archives of dermatology 2012 Aug 148 8 898-901
- How residency programs can foster practice for the underserved.
  Blanco G, Vasquez R, Nezafati K, Allensworth A, Bernstein IH, Cruz PD, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2012 Jul 67 1 158-9
- Ear dermatitis + epoxy reactivity = hearing aid allergy?
  Word AP, Nezafati KA, Cruz PD, Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug 2011 Nov-Dec 22 6 350-4
- 14-MHz ultrasonography as an outcome measure in morphea (localized scleroderma).
  Nezafati KA, Cayce RL, Susa JS, Setiawan AT, Tirkes T, Bendeck SE, Jacobe HT, Archives of dermatology 2011 Sep 147 9 1112-5

Clinical Focus

Psoriasis
Eczema
Skin Cancer
General dermatology