Jean Bolognia, MD

Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Professor of Dermatology

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Dermatology

PO Box 208059, 333 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06520-8059

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Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Professor of Dermatology

Biography

Jean Bolognia has served as President of the Medical Dermatology Society, the Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Dermatological Association, in addition to serving as Vice-President of the Society of Investigative Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatology, and the International Society of Dermatology. She has also been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International League of Dermatological Societies. In the latter organization, she served as Secretary-General. Jean is the senior editor of the textbook Dermatology, which is now in its fourth edition, and Dermatology Essentials.

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Dermatology
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Dermatology

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Fellow: Yale University (1987)

Resident: Yale New Haven Hospital (1985)

Resident: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1982)

Intern: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1981)

MD: Yale University (1980)

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Research

Overview

Clinicopathologic correlations regarding various types of melanocytic
nevi (moles) and melanoma; cutaneous side effects of chemotherapy

Relationship of IGH and white SKs

Rare types of blue nevi

Pseudocellulitis

Medical Research Interests

Dermatology; Skin Neoplasms

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

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Earl Glusac, MD
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David J Leffell, MDCM
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Kalman Watsky, MD
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Irwin Braverman, MD
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Stephan Ariyan, MD, MBA
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Allen Bale, MD
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Publications

2023

Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part II diagnosis and management
Wei B, Fox L, Kaffenberger B, Korman A, Micheletti R, Mostaghimi A, Noe M, Rosenbach M, Shinkai K, Kwah J, Phillips E, Bolognia J, Damsky W, Nelson C. Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part II diagnosis and management. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2023, 90: 911-926. PMID: 37516356, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.073.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part I. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, and prognosis
Wei B, Fox L, Kaffenberger B, Korman A, Micheletti R, Mostaghimi A, Noe M, Rosenbach M, Shinkai K, Kwah J, Phillips E, Bolognia J, Damsky W, Nelson C. Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part I. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, and prognosis. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2023, 90: 885-908. PMID: 37516359, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.072.
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Early Detection and Prognostic Assessment of Cutaneous Melanoma
Kashani-Sabet M, Leachman S, Stein J, Arbiser J, Berry E, Celebi J, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Ferris L, Grant-Kels J, Grossman D, Kulkarni R, Marchetti M, Nelson K, Polsky D, Seiverling E, Swetter S, Tsao H, Verdieck-Devlaeminck A, Wei M, Bar A, Bartlett E, Bolognia J, Bowles T, B. K, Chu E, Hartman R, Hawryluk E, Jampel R, Karapetyan L, Kheterpal M, Lawson D, Leming P, Liebman T, Ming M, Sahni D, Savory S, Shaikh S, Sober A, Sondak V, Spaccarelli N, Usatine R, Venna S, Kirkwood J. Early Detection and Prognostic Assessment of Cutaneous Melanoma. JAMA Dermatology 2023, 159: 545-553. PMID: 36920356, PMCID: PMC11225588, DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.0127.
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MeSH Keywords and Concepts
12 Dermatites de contact irritatives et allergiques, dermatoses professionnelles et dermatoses dues aux plantes
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 12 Dermatites de contact irritatives et allergiques, dermatoses professionnelles et dermatoses dues aux plantes. 2023, 115-126. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00012-3.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
33 Lupus érythémateux
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 33 Lupus érythémateux. 2023, 303-315. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00033-0.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
81 Hypertrophies dermiques
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 81 Hypertrophies dermiques. 2023, 824-826. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00081-0.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
98 Lymphomes cutanés à cellulesT
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 98 Lymphomes cutanés à cellulesT. 2023, 1001-1016. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00098-6.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
21 Dermatoses neutrophiliques
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 21 Dermatoses neutrophiliques. 2023, 211-220. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00021-4.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
88 Kératose actinique, carcinome basocellulaire etcarcinome spinocellulaire
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 88 Kératose actinique, carcinome basocellulaire etcarcinome spinocellulaire. 2023, 895-910. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00088-3.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
63 Rickettsioses
Bolognia J, Schaffer J, Duncan K, Ko C. 63 Rickettsioses. 2023, 631-639. DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-77853-7.00063-9.
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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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International AwardPolish Dermatological Society
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Medal for Achievements in Global Dermatology
International AwardInternational League of Dermatological Societies
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Alvan R. Feinstein Award
Regional AwardYale University School of Medicine
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Distinguished Clinical Career Award
Regional AwardYale University School of Medicine
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International AwardTanzanian Society of Dermatovenereology
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Clinical Care

Overview

What dermatologist Jean Bolognia, MD, enjoys most about her specialty is taking care of patients who have nevi (moles), atypical nevi and skin cancer, including melanoma.

Dr. Bolognia has been a leader of multiple professional organizations, having served as president of the Medical Dermatology Society, the Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Dermatological Association. In addition, she was the vice president of the Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID), the American Board of Dermatology and the International Society of Dermatology. She has also been elected to serve on the board of directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and served as the secretary-general of the International League of Dermatological Societies.

She is the senior editor of the comprehensive textbook Dermatology, which is now in its fourth edition, as well as Dermatology Essentials.

Dermatology

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Melanocytic Nevi (Moles)
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Board Certifications

Dermatology
Certification Organization
AB of Dermatology
Latest Certification Date
2020
Original Certification Date
1985

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Yale Co-Authors

Earl Glusac, MD

David J Leffell, MDCM

Kalman Watsky, MD

Irwin Braverman, MD

Stephan Ariyan, MD, MBA

Allen Bale, MD

Publications

2023

Honorary Member

Medal for Achievements in Global Dermatology

Alvan R. Feinstein Award

Distinguished Clinical Career Award

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Clinical Specialties

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Melanocytic Nevi (Moles)

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Dermatology

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Connecticut Magazine’s 2023 “Top Doctors” issue recognizes 81 Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center physicians

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