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Zakia Rahman, MD
Dermatologist, Dermatologic surgeon
Clinical Professor, Dermatology
Bio:
Zakia Rahman, M.D., is Clinical Professor, Assistant Chief at the Livermore Division of the PAVAHCS and Director of the Resident Laser and Aesthetic Clinic. Dr. Rahman serves on the American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Committee. She also is member of the Stanford Physician Wellness Committee and the Stanford Medical School Faculty Senate. Her clinical interests include geriatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, lasers, ethnic skin, fillers and neurotoxins for medical and aesthetic indications. Her research interests include lasers for medical and aesthetic indications and ethnic skin.
- 450 Broadway Street
- Pavilion B, 4th Floor
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-725-5272
Professional Education
- Board Recertification, American Board of Dermatology, General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery (2013)
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2004)
- Residency: St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University (2004) NY
- Fellowship, St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University, Skin of Color (2001)
- Internship: Yale - New Haven Hospital (2000) CT
- Medical Education: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1998) IL
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, Honors in Biological Sciences in 3 years (1994)
Honors & Awards
- Presidential Citation for advancement of diversity in the field of Dermatology., American Academy of Dermatology (2017)
Administrative Appointments
- Dermatology Departmental Senator, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2015 - Present)
- Dermatology Wellness Director, Stanford WellMD/PhD Wellness Directors Council (2018 - Present)
- Senate Executive Committee, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2018 - Present)
Publications
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Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement.
Rahman, Z., Alam, M., & Dover, J. S. (2006). Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement. Skin Therapy Letter, 11(9), 7–11. -
The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing
Bedi, V. P., Chan, K. F., Sink, R. K., Hantash, B. M., Herron, G. S., Rahman, Z., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 145–155. -
In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device
Hantash, B. M., Bedi, V. P., Kapadia, B., Rahman, Z., Jiang, K., Tanner, H., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 96–107. -
Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening
Rahman, Z., MacFalls, H., Jiang, K., Chan, K. F., Kelly, K., Tournas, J., … Zachary, C. (2009). Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 41(2), 78–86.
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In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence
Stumpp, O. F., Bedi, V. P., Wyatt, D., Lac, D., & Rahman, Z. (2009). In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS, 14(2).
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Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study
Glaich, A. S., Rahman, Z., Goldberg, L. H., & Friedman, P. M. (2007). Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 33(3), 289–293.
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Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial.
Hollmig, S. T., Rahman, Z., Henderson, M. T., Rotatori, R. M., Gladstone, H., & Tang, J. Y. (2014). Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 70(5), 911–17.
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Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial
Pomerantz, H., Hogan, D., Eilers, D., Swetter, S. M., Chen, S. C., Jacob, S. E., … Weinstock, M. A. (2015). Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 151(9), 952–60.
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Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series.
Kuo, K. Y., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2017). Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy , 1–3.
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A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment.
Soleymani, T., Lanoue, J., & Rahman, Z. (2018). A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 11(8), 21–28.
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Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.].
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Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery
Alam, M., Maher, I. A., Sobanko, J. F., Yoo, S. S., Avram, M. M., Gladstone, H. B., … Cartee, T. V. (2015). Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 4(3), 140–46.
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REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS
Kuo, K., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49(4), 428.
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VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS
Sheu, S., Enamandram, M., & Rahman, Z. (2017). VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 35.
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SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER
Enamandram, M., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 30.
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Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy
Geraghty, L. N., & Rahman, Z. (2016). Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 5(3), 143–49.
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COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT
Rahman, Z., & Enamandram, M. (2016). COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 36–37.
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MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS
Kuo, K., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2016). MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 29–30.
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FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX
Crispin, M., Ally, M., Hollmig, T., Aasi, S., & Rahman, Z. (2015). FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 51.
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EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES
Rahman, Z., Dhawan, S., Starr, J., & Ostrowski, R. (2015). EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 23.
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Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing
Rahman, Z. (2010). Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing. BODY REJUVENATION, 31–37.
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Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 45(12), 1713–15.
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
The doctor seemed doing the "minimum."
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
All great.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Dr. Rahman is the best!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Rahman did the excellent job. As always could not be much happier with her care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Everyone was great.
SHC Patient, Apr 2018
Residents and dr. was excellent! Very happy w/my experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Gave me a couple good referrals.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. Rahman is simply amazing. She's a true asset to Stanford Clinic.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Every visit has been a great experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I have recommended Dr. Rahman to several friends - she is great!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Rahman is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and technically exceptional. I have 100% confident in her & the care she provides. Absolutely outstanding!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Rahman is the best!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Rahman is the kindest and most capable doctor possible. She is careful, thorough and very sensitive to each patient's concerns.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Ramon is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and conscientious. Whether she is teaching & supervising residents or treating the patient personally she exhibits high standards of excellence.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
My visit experience was excellent.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Rahman is the best of the best.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Rahman is one of my favorite doctors every; very nice resident this day, also.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Rahman is an outstanding dermatologist, highly recommend!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
I left without a good understanding of her proposed treatments, i.e., why so many different ones, what the difference among them is, why divided the way she proposed, what they involve, etc.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
The doctor seemed doing the "minimum."
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
All great.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Dr. Rahman is the best!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Rahman did the excellent job. As always could not be much happier with her care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Everyone was great.
SHC Patient, Apr 2018
Residents and dr. was excellent! Very happy w/my experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Gave me a couple good referrals.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. Rahman is simply amazing. She's a true asset to Stanford Clinic.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Every visit has been a great experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I have recommended Dr. Rahman to several friends - she is great!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Rahman is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and technically exceptional. I have 100% confident in her & the care she provides. Absolutely outstanding!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Rahman is the best!
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