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Sumaira Z. Aasi, MD
Dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, Cutaneous oncology specialist, Surgical oncologist
Clinical Professor, Dermatology
Clinical Professor (By courtesy), Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 450 Broadway Street
- Redwood City, CA 94063
- Phone: 650-725-5272
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
Conditions Treated
Professional Overview
Professional Education
Fellowship: Yale University (2002) CT
Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology (2001)
Residency: Northwestern Univ - McGaw Medical Center (2001) IL
Internship: University of Chicago Hospitals (1998) IL
Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg SOM (1997) IL
Honors & Awards
Distinguished Service Award, American College of Mohs Surgery (2013)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2011)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2010)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2009)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2008)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2007)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, Connecticut Magazine (2006)
Cutting Edge Research Grant Award, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery` (2003)
Patient Ratings and Comments
Clinical Trials
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Publications
Recurrent point mutations in the kinetochore gene KNSTRN in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Lee, C. S., Bhaduri, A., Mah, A., Johnson, W. L., Ungewickell, A., & Khavari, P. A. (2014). Recurrent point mutations in the kinetochore gene KNSTRN in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. NATURE GENETICS, 46(10), 1060-1062.
Single-stage turn-over muscular hinge flap with Burow's full-thickness skin graft to repair oral commissure defect.
Wysong, A., & Aasi, S. Z. (2013). Single-stage turn-over muscular hinge flap with Burow's full-thickness skin graft to repair oral commissure defect. Dermatologic surgery , 39(10), 1530-1534.
Comment on basal cell carcinoma rebound after cessation of vismodegib in an individual with basal cell nevus syndrome.
Ally, M. S., Wysong, A., Tang, J. Y., & Aasi, S. (2013). Comment on basal cell carcinoma rebound after cessation of vismodegib in an individual with basal cell nevus syndrome. Dermatologic surgery , 39(9), 1413-1414.
Update on metastatic basal cell carcinoma: a summary of published cases from 1981 through 2011.
Wysong, A., Aasi, S. Z., & Tang, J. Y. (2013). Update on metastatic basal cell carcinoma: a summary of published cases from 1981 through 2011. JAMA dermatology , 149(5), 615-616.
New Onset of Keratoacanthomas After Vismodegib Treatment for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinomas: A Report of 2 Cases
Aasi, S., Silkiss, R., Tang, J. Y., Wysong, A., Liu, A., & Chang, A. L. S. (2013). New Onset of Keratoacanthomas After Vismodegib Treatment for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinomas: A Report of 2 Cases. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 149(2), 242-243.
Atlas of Practical Mohs Histopathology
Aasi, S. Z., Leffell, D. J., & Lazova, R. Z. (2013). Atlas of Practical Mohs Histopathology.
Is Tanning Bed Exposure Associated With Aggressive Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Gamba, C. A., Wysong, A., Million, L., Aasi, S., Kim, J., & Tang, J. Y. (2012). Is Tanning Bed Exposure Associated With Aggressive Basal Cell Carcinoma?. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 30(32), E333-E336.
Hemorrhagic complications in dermatologic surgery
Bunick, C. G., & Aasi, S. Z. (2011). Hemorrhagic complications in dermatologic surgery. DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY, 24(6), 537-550.
Cosmetic concerns and management strategies to combat aging
Robinson, D. M., & Aasi, S. Z. (2011). Cosmetic concerns and management strategies to combat aging. MATURITAS, 70(3), 256-260.
Cancer of the skin
Reszko A, Aasi SZ, Wilson LD, & Leffell DJ. (2011). Cancer of the skin. Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology, 9.
Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Aasi SZ, & Cox KM. (2010). Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer. Dermatology A Pictorial Review.
Commentary: Expanding the Donor Site Options for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts
Aasi SZ. (2010). Commentary: Expanding the Donor Site Options for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts. Dermatol Surg., 36.
Z-plasty made simple.
Aasi, S. Z. (2010). Z-plasty made simple. Dermatology research and practice, 2010, 982623-?.
Mohs micrographic surgery histopathology concordance
Mariwalla, K., Aasi, S. Z., Glusac, E. J., & Leffell, D. J. (2009). Mohs micrographic surgery histopathology concordance. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 60(1), 94-98.
Skin cancer prevention and photo protection in organ transplant recipients
Aasi SZ. (2008). Skin cancer prevention and photo protection in organ transplant recipients. Skin Diseases in Organ Transplantation.
Dermatologic surgery: introduction to anatomy and approach
Aasi SZ, & Pennington B. (2008). Dermatologic surgery: introduction to anatomy and approach. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7.
Free margin distortion
Aasi SZ. (2008). Free margin distortion. Complications in Cutaneous Surgery.
Cancer of the skin
Thomas VD, Aasi SZ, Wilson LD, & Leffel DJ. (2008). Cancer of the skin. Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology.
Dermatologic diseases and disorders
Aasi SZ. (2006). Dermatologic diseases and disorders. Geriatrics Review Syllabus.
Multiple facial angiofibromas: A cutaneous manifestation of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
Schaffer, J. V., Gohara, M. A., McNiff, J. M., Aasi, S. Z., & Dvoretzky, I. (2005). Multiple facial angiofibromas: A cutaneous manifestation of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 53(2), S108-S111.
Bilobed transposition flap
Aasi, S. Z., & Leffell, D. J. (2005). Bilobed transposition flap. DERMATOLOGIC CLINICS, 23(1), 55-?.
Cancer of the skin
Aasi SZ, & Leffell DJ. (2005). Cancer of the skin. Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology, 7.
Ellipse, ellipse variations and dog-ear repairs
Book SE, Aasi SZ, & Leffell DJ. (2005). Ellipse, ellipse variations and dog-ear repairs. Surgery of the Skin.
Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation: A case of 21 years' duration
Mehta, S., Aasi, S., Cole, R., Chu, P., & Weinberg, J. M. (2003). Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation: A case of 21 years' duration. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 49(5), S280-S282.
Complications in dermatologic surgery - How safe is safe?
Aasi, S. Z., & Leffell, D. J. (2003). Complications in dermatologic surgery - How safe is safe?. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 139(2), 213-214.
Dermatologic diseases and disorders
Aasi SZ, & Cook B. (2002). Dermatologic diseases and disorders. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, 5.
Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma
Yan AC, Aasi SZ, Alms DJ, Heymann WR, Paller AS, & Honig PJ. (2001). Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma. J Am Acad Dermatol, (44).
Autoantibodies to type VII collagen have heterogeneous subclass and light chain compositions and their complement-activating capacities do not correlate with the inflammatory clinical phenotype.
Gandhi K, Chen M, Aasi SZ, Lapiere JC, Woodley DT, & Chan LS. (2000). Autoantibodies to type VII collagen have heterogeneous subclass and light chain compositions and their complement-activating capacities do not correlate with the inflammatory clinical phenotype. J Clinical Immunol., 20.
Successful correction of depressed scars of the forehead secondary to trauma and morpheme en coup de saber by autologous free dermal-fat graft.
Lapiere JC, Aasi SZ, Cook B, & Montalvo A. (2000). Successful correction of depressed scars of the forehead secondary to trauma and morpheme en coup de saber by autologous free dermal-fat graft. Dermatol Surg., (26).
Patient Comments
15 Patient Comments
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SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Aasi and staff were outstanding.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
I am a VA patient sent to Dr. Aasi for a Mohs procedure as of today I am very happy with the results.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Dr. Aasi explained everything - you are so lucky to have her on staff.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Positive.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
She is the best dr. I have ever seen!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. is one of the BEST!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
They were impressive.
SHC Patient, May 2014
All were excellent providers.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Best team I ever had the pleasure to have had!
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Excel.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
She explained everything well, listened to me and answered all my questions.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Dr. Assi is simply the best. As a heart & transplant recipient, I know a professional who is the top of his profession -- Thank you --
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
All good.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Love this doctor and the entire staff. Very caring people.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Dr. Aasi is by far the best surgeon I have EVER been associated with in 80 years of being cut-up every where on my body.