Daniel Federman, MD
Professor of Medicine (General Medicine); Chief of Medicine (VACHS); Vice Chair of Veterans Affairs (Department of Internal Medicine); Chief of Medicine, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Yale Medicine
Research & Publications
Biography
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Research Summary
I am extremely interested in skin cancer screening, quality of care with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease, thrombophilia and the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
Speciailzed Terms: Skin cancer; Skin disease; Thrombophilia; Peripheral vascular disease
Coauthors
Research Interests
Internal Medicine; Skin; Skin Diseases; Skin Neoplasms; Peripheral Vascular Diseases; Thrombophilia
Selected Publications
- "Lost to Follow-Up?" Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Adherence in US VeteransBade B, DeRycke E, Kunitomo Y, Lerz K, Skanderson M, Rose M, DiDomenico P, Conti M, Taylor C, Crothers K, Federman D, Haskell S, Bean-Mayberry B, Brandt C, Bastian L, Akgun K, Cain H. "Lost to Follow-Up?" Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Adherence in US Veterans 2021, a4775-a4775. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021.203.1_meetingabstracts.a4775.
- Pain Management in Patients with Chronic WoundsMervis J, Federman D. Pain Management in Patients with Chronic Wounds Current Dermatology Reports 2018, 7: 136-146. DOI: 10.1007/s13671-018-0220-2.
- Granulomatous Mastitis as a Presentation of SarcoidosisMaderal A, Federman D, Kirsner R. Granulomatous Mastitis as a Presentation of Sarcoidosis SKIN The Journal Of Cutaneous Medicine 2018, 2: 85-89. DOI: 10.25251/skin.2.1.14.
- Wound healing society 2014 update on guidelines for arterial ulcersFederman D, Ladiiznski B, Dardik A, Kelly M, Shapshak D, Ueno CM, Mostow EN, Richmond NA, Hopf HW. Wound healing society 2014 update on guidelines for arterial ulcers Wound Repair And Regeneration 2016, 24: 127-135. PMID: 26663663, DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12395.
- Killed by Care: Making Medicine SafeFederman D. Killed by Care: Making Medicine Safe JAMA 2012, 308: 2627-2628. DOI: 10.1001/jama.308.24.2627.
- In replyLee K, Ladizinski B, Federman D. In reply Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2012, 87: 1034. PMCID: PMC3498364, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2012.07.008.
- Skin Cancer—A World-Wide PerspectiveFederman D. Skin Cancer—A World-Wide Perspective JAMA 2011, 306: 769-769. DOI: 10.1001/jama.2011.1165.
- The ReplyFederman D, Stechschulte S, Kirsner R. The Reply The American Journal Of Medicine 2010, 123: e19. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.11.003.
- Are Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Being Implemented within a Large VA Primary Health Care System?Federman DG, Carbone VG, Kravetz JD, Kancir S, Kirsner RS, Bravata DM. Are Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Being Implemented within a Large VA Primary Health Care System? Postgraduate Medicine 2009, 121: 132-135. PMID: 19179821, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.2009.01.1962.
- Psoriasis: an opportunity to identify cardiovascular riskFederman DG, Shelling M, Prodanovich S, Gunderson CG, Kirsner RS. Psoriasis: an opportunity to identify cardiovascular risk British Journal Of Dermatology 2008, 160: 1-7. PMID: 19016698, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08874.x.
- Color Atlas of Melanocytic Lesions of the SkinFederman D, Federman G. Color Atlas of Melanocytic Lesions of the Skin JAMA 2008, 299: 2449-2449. DOI: 10.1001/jama.299.20.2449.
- Use of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors and Risk of Melanoma in High‐Risk PatientsRamirez C, Ma F, Federman D, Kirsner R. Use of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors and Risk of Melanoma in High‐Risk Patients Dermatologic Surgery 2006, 31: 748-753. DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31703.
- Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and PerspectiveFederman DG, Kravetz JD, Haskell SG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and Perspective JAMA Dermatology 2006, 142: 312-316. PMID: 16549706, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.142.3.312.
- Relationship between provider type and the attainment of treatment goals in primary care.Federman DG, Krishnamurthy R, Kancir S, Goulet J, Justice A. Relationship between provider type and the attainment of treatment goals in primary care. The American Journal Of Managed Care 2005, 11: 561-6. PMID: 16159046.
- Use of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors and Risk of Melanoma in High-Risk PatientsRAMIREZ C, MA F, FEDERMAN D, KIRSNER R. Use of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors and Risk of Melanoma in High-Risk Patients Dermatologic Surgery 2005, 31: 748-753. DOI: 10.1097/00042728-200507000-00003.
- Accuracy and Predictors of Basal Cell Carcinoma DiagnosisSCHWARTZBERG J, ELGART G, ROMANELLI P, MA F, FEDERMAN D, KIRSNER R. Accuracy and Predictors of Basal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis Dermatologic Surgery 2005, 31: 534-537. DOI: 10.1097/00042728-200505000-00007.
- The Wake of a Red Sox FanFederman D. The Wake of a Red Sox Fan Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2005, 20: 375-376. PMCID: PMC1490086, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2005.04236.x.
- Skin Cancer and Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaHU S, FEDERMAN D, MA F, KIRSNER R. Skin Cancer and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Dermatologic Surgery 2005, 31: 76-82. DOI: 10.1097/00042728-200501000-00014.
- Documenting Dermatology PracticeGREEN A, ELGART G, MA F, FEDERMAN D, KIRSNER R. Documenting Dermatology Practice Dermatologic Surgery 2004, 30: 1208-1209. DOI: 10.1097/00042728-200409000-00006.
- Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's PerspectiveFederman DG, Kravetz JD, Tobin DG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's Perspective JAMA Dermatology 2004, 140: 530-534. PMID: 15148096, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.140.5.530.
- Skin cancer as an occupational disease: the effect of ultraviolet and other forms of radiationRamirez C, Federman D, Kirsner R. Skin cancer as an occupational disease: the effect of ultraviolet and other forms of radiation International Journal Of Dermatology 2004, 0: 060720080827221. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02301.x.
- CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF MALIGNANCY Metastases to skin are most specific sign of internal cancerFederman D, Brescia G, Horne M, Kirsner R. CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF MALIGNANCY Metastases to skin are most specific sign of internal cancer Postgraduate Medicine 2004, 115 DOI: 10.3810/pgm.2004.01.1424.
- The effect of antibiotic therapy for patients infected with Helicobacter pylori who have chronic urticariaFederman DG, Kirsner RS, Moriarty JP, Concato J. The effect of antibiotic therapy for patients infected with Helicobacter pylori who have chronic urticaria Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2003, 49: 861-864. PMID: 14576665, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)00846-6.
- Fatal Rhabdomyolysis Caused by Lipid-Lowering TherapyFEDERMAN D, HUSSAIN F, WALTERS J. Fatal Rhabdomyolysis Caused by Lipid-Lowering Therapy Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 1023-1026. PMID: 11702815, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200110000-00016.
- Fatal Rhabdomyolysis Caused by Lipid-Lowering TherapyFEDERMAN D, HUSSAIN F, WALTERS J. Fatal Rhabdomyolysis Caused by Lipid-Lowering Therapy Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 1023-1026. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200194100-00017.
- Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient dispositionLowell B, Froelich C, Federman D, Kirsner R. Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient disposition Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2001, 45: 250-255. PMID: 11464187, DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2001.114598.
- Common bacterial skin infections.Trent J, Federman D, Kirsner R. Common bacterial skin infections. Wound Management & Prevention 2001, 47: 30-4. PMID: 11890001.
- A Senior Ambulatory Block for Aspiring General InternistsFEDERMAN D. A Senior Ambulatory Block for Aspiring General Internists Academic Medicine 2001, 76: 565. PMID: 11346621, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-200105000-00114.
- Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy SpecimensKIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. PMID: 11372790, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200105000-00001.
- Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy SpecimensKIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200194050-00001.
- The Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's PerspectiveFederman D, Reid M, Feldman S, Greenhoe J, Kirsner R. The Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's Perspective JAMA Dermatology 2001, 137: 25-29. PMID: 11176657, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.137.1.25.
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic SyndromeLITVAK D, KIRSNER R, PAKDAMAN N, FEDERMAN D. Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 923-925. PMID: 11005358, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200009000-00019.
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic SyndromeLITVAK D, KIRSNER R, PAKDAMAN N, FEDERMAN D. Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 923-925. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200093090-00019.
- Recalcitrant Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treated With ThalidomideFederman G, Federman D. Recalcitrant Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treated With Thalidomide Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2000, 75: 842-844. PMID: 10943240, DOI: 10.4065/75.8.842.
- Fatal Bladder Cancer and DermatomyositisFEDERMAN D, RADONICH M, KIRSNER R. Fatal Bladder Cancer and Dermatomyositis Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 492-493. PMID: 10832947, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200005000-00009.
- Fatal Bladder Cancer and DermatomyositisFEDERMAN D, RADONICH M, KIRSNER R. Fatal Bladder Cancer and Dermatomyositis Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 492-493. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200093050-00009.
- THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERSFederman D, Kirsner R. THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERS Dermatologic Clinics 2000, 18: 215-221. PMID: 10791147, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70166-2.
- Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach.Federman D, Kirsner R. Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach. The American Journal Of Managed Care 2000, 6: 78-87; quiz 88-9. PMID: 11009749.
- Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriersKirsner R, Muhkerjee S, Federman D. Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1999, 41: 564-566. PMID: 10495376, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)80053-x.
- Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers☆, ☆☆, ★KIRSNER R, MUHKERJEE S, FEDERMAN D. Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers☆, ☆☆, ★ Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1999, 41: 564-566. DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)70297-5.
- Comparison of dermatologic diagnoses by primary care practitioners and dermatologists. A review of the literature.Federman D, Concato J, Kirsner R. Comparison of dermatologic diagnoses by primary care practitioners and dermatologists. A review of the literature. Archives Of Family Medicine 1999, 8: 170-2. PMID: 10101989, DOI: 10.1001/archfami.8.2.170.
- Topical psoriasis therapy.Federman D, Froelich C, Kirsner R. Topical psoriasis therapy. American Family Physician 1999, 59: 957-62, 964. PMID: 10068717.
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hepatitis B, and the risk of endoscopy.Federman D, Kirsner R. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hepatitis B, and the risk of endoscopy. Cutis 1999, 63: 86-7. PMID: 10071736.
- The ethical dilemma of population-based medical decision making.Kirsner R, Federman D. The ethical dilemma of population-based medical decision making. The American Journal Of Managed Care 1998, 4: 1571-6. PMID: 10338903.
- A systemic effect of botulism toxinFederman D. A systemic effect of botulism toxin Postgraduate Medicine 1998, 103: 26-27. DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1998.05.476.
- Epidemiology of peripheral vascular disease: a predictor of systemic vascular disease.Federman D, Trent J, Froelich C, Demirovic J, Kirsner R. Epidemiology of peripheral vascular disease: a predictor of systemic vascular disease. Wound Management & Prevention 1998, 44: 58-62, 64, 66 passim. PMID: 9697547.
- Video Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic RadiationKIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Video Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic Radiation Southern Medical Journal 1998, 91: 12-16. PMID: 9438395, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199801000-00002.
- The certainty of uncertaintyFederman D. The certainty of uncertainty Postgraduate Medicine 1997, 102: 33-34. PMID: 9411440, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1997.11.347.
- Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care SettingsFederman D, Concato J, Caralis P, Hunkele G, Kirsner R. Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1423-1425. PMID: 9371027, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1997.03890470101016.
- Patient satisfaction. Quality of care from the patients' perspective.Kirsner R, Federman D. Patient satisfaction. Quality of care from the patients' perspective. JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1427-31. PMID: 9371028, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.133.11.1427.
- Primary care in dermatologyFederman D, Kirsner R. Primary care in dermatology Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1997, 37: 668. PMID: 9344219, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70199-3.
- Sibling rivalry?Federman D, Federman A. Sibling rivalry? Postgraduate Medicine 1997, 102: 29-32. PMID: 9254388, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1997.07.241.
- Cutaneous clues to systemic diseaseKirsner R, Federman D. Cutaneous clues to systemic disease Postgraduate Medicine 1997, 101: 137-150. PMID: 9194870, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1997.06.227.
- A patient with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and dermatomyositis.Federman D, Kirsner R, Braverman I. A patient with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and dermatomyositis. Cutis 1997, 59: 277. PMID: 9169270.
- Pica: are you hungry for the facts?Federman D, Kirsner R, Federman G. Pica: are you hungry for the facts? Connecticut Medicine 1997, 61: 207-9. PMID: 9149482.
- Quality of LivesFederman D. Quality of Lives Postgraduate Medicine 1996, 100: 19-20. PMID: 8984458, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1996.12.123.
- The epidemiology of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Kirsner R, Federman D. The epidemiology of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Connecticut Medicine 1996, 60: 579-82. PMID: 8952129.
- Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin DiseaseKirsner R, Federman D. Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease JAMA Dermatology 1996, 132: 1043-1046. PMID: 8795543, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1996.03890330057010.
- Managed care: The dermatologist as a primary care providerKirsner R, Federman D. Managed care: The dermatologist as a primary care provider Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1995, 33: 535-537. PMID: 7657885, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)91410-2.
- Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene.Kirsner R, Federman D. Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene. American Family Physician 1995, 52: 237-40, 243-4. PMID: 7604767.
- A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disordersFederman D, Hogan D, Taylor J, Caralis P, Kirsner R. A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disorders Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1995, 32: 726-729. PMID: 7722015, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)91449-8.
- Swelling of the Ear in a Patient with Ulcerative ColitisAsuncion A, Federman D, Kirsner R. Swelling of the Ear in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994, 37: 432-434. PMID: 8129800, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780370319.