DepartmentsDermatologyClinical GenomicsLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishPersianExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Conditions treatedAtopic dermatitisBirthmarksEpidermolysis bullosaGenetic disorderGorlin syndromeHair diseaseHidradenitis suppurativaIchthyosisNail diseasePsoriasisVulvar skin disorder InterestsGenetic skin diseases (Genodermatosis)Pediatric dermatologyHidradenitis suppurativeHair disordersNail disordersVulvar skin diseasesComplex medical dermatology in children and adults Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2023FellowPediatric Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2023Visiting Fellow - Genetic skin diseases- Epidermolysis bullosaCincinnati Children's Hospital2022ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2019Internship - General Surgery MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital2017Fellowship - Pediatric Dermatology Observational & ResearchChildren's National Medical Center2014Residency - Dermatology Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Razi Hospital 2009Doctor of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2024Pediatric DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology2022DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyAwards and honors2026Top Cited Paper Journal of Pediatric Dermatology2025Top Cited Paper International Society of Dermatology2025Top Cited PaperJournal of Experimental Dermatology- Australasian Hair And Wool Research Society (AHWRS)2025Teacher of the yearMayo Fellows’ Association2022Conference scholarship Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance 2022ACE Award for Attitude, Commitment and Excellence in Residency, Dermatology Mayo Clinic2022Winkelmann Research Award, Dermatology Mayo Clinic2022Paul A. O'Leary Award, Dermatology Mayo Clinic2021Travel Scholarship Award Minnesota Dermatological Society 2014Ranked 2nd in National Dermatology Board Exam National Dermatology Board 2014Received the first Dr. Dowlati Award for Top Research in Residency Tehran University of Medical Sciences2013Outstanding Resident Tehran University of Medical Sciences2012Outstanding Resident Tehran University of Medical Sciences2010Ranked 2nd in entrance exam among more than 14,000 physicians National Residency 2009Graduated with honors (top 5% of class) Tehran University of Medical SciencesShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2026 - presentMemberSociety of Investigative Dermatology2025 - present1.0 MemberDermatology Education Committee, Department of Dermatology2025 - presentMemberDarier Disease International Task Force2025 - presentPhysician MemberFIRST - Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, Inc.2025 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association2025 - presentPhysician MemberPachyonychia Congenita Project2025 - presentVice PresidentMinnesota Dermatology Society2025 - present1.0 MemberMayo Formulary Management Task Force2024 - presentMemberAssociation of Professors in Dermatology2023 - presentMember and collaborator to PEDRA Genetic Skin Disorders Focused Study GroupPediatric Dermatology Research Alliance2023 - presentFellow MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology2022 - presentCommittee Member- Junior Faculty/Fellows CommitteeSociety for Pediatric Dermatology2022 - presentMemberWomen's Dermatologic Society2021 - present1.0 MemberDepartment of Dermatology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee2020 - presentMemberDermatology Research Committee, Department of Dermatology2018 - 2020Co-LeaderNational Epidermolysis Bullosa Association of Iran2016 - 2020Physician LeaderNational Society for IchthyosisShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Conditions treatedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20550817 find-a-doctor Overview