Most Dedicated to Teaching, Faculty Awards Department of Dermatology
(2014)
Graduate with Highest Distinction, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
(2005)
The School of Medicine's equivalent to "Summa Cum Laude"
Order of Arete, University of Southern California
(2005)
For significant contributions in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service
Research Interests
Director of Dermatology Clinical Trials focusing on Psoriasis
Publications
Hegg RM, Alkousakis TJ, Swick BL. What is your diagnosis? Old world Leishmaniasis. Cutis. 2014 Feb;93(2):67;69;70. PubMed PMID: 24605349
Clinical Interests
My main interests include telemedicine, dermatologic surgical procedures (non-Mohs), lasers, phototherapy, vitiligo, psoriasis and clinical-pathologic correlation in complicated cases.
Care Philosophy
I believe that my patients should participate in making decisions for their own care and try to empower the patient with knowledge to better care for their skin conditions. I like to offer each patient options and then we decide together what works best for them.
Personal Interests
I enjoy archery, dancing, photography, painting, volleyball, skiing/snowboarding and hiking.
Volunteer Activities
I volunteer through my church and Boy Scouts of America to help in the community.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
(2005)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Stanford University (CA)
(1999)
Internships:
UCLA-Olive View Program
(2006)
Residency Programs:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program, Dermatology (2009)