Shailee Patel
Shailee Patel, M.D. is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Cutaneous Surgeon.
She is highly trained in medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Her interests include skin cancer, natural aesthetic results, hyperpigmentation, and cosmetic procedures including botulinum toxin, fillers, chemical peels, and laser surgery.
Her goal is to take a team-based approach to help patients look and feel as healthy and beautiful as possible.
See Dr. Patel’s recent skin care articles:
- The Most Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Sun Protection Strategies to Reduce Your Skin Cancer Risk
- What to Expect If You Need a Skin Biopsy for Suspected Skin Cancer
- How a Full Body Skin Exam Can Save Your Life
- How We Treat Hyperpigmentation: A Step-by-Step Approach
- The Risks of Unregulated Skin Brightening Products and How to Stay Safe
- The ABCDEs of Melanoma – How to Spot Dangerous Moles
Dr. Patel graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. At the University of Miami, she was selected to participate in numerous committees such as the Honor Council and the Appellate Board. She also served as president of the American Medical Student Association.
She attended medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine during which she completed a two-year basic science research fellowship in wound healing. She was selected to present her research at numerous national conferences. She also received many grants/awards from top dermatology societies.
Dr. Patel graduated medical school with Research Distinction and was also inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the University of Miami.
She completed her dermatology residency at the prestigious University of Miami program, where she was awarded the Jaime Battan Award for exemplary compassionate patient care.
She has been invited to speak at national and international conferences including:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Hair, Nail and Anti-Aging Symposium
Her society memberships include:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Women’s Dermatology Society
- Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
- International Peeling Society
- Dr. Patel is also currently serving as secretary for the Miami Society for Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery.
Dr. Patel is a native Floridian and enjoys the opportunity to serve the community she grew up in. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Gujarati. Dr. Patel enjoys yoga, Pilates, music, and spending time with her family.
Publications – Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts/Book Chapters
Acne and/or Rosacea
- Patel S, Keri J. Rosacea and Rhinophyma Chapter. Geriatric Psychodermatology Book. Accepted by Nova Science Publisher. Eds: K. Franca, M. Jafferany.
Alopecia
- Gordon K, Patel SB, Tosti A. Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata. Expert Review of Dermatology. 8(5); 501-513. doi:10.1586/17469872.2013.836014. October 2013.
- Patel S, Alonso J. The utility of Oral Tofacitanib in a Patient with Concurrent Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata. Gross & Microscopic Dermatology Symposium, AAD Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 2018.
MRSA / Staph Infections
- Pastar I, Nusbaum AG, Gil J, Patel SB, Chen J, Valdes J, Stojadinovic O, Plano LR, Tomic-Canic M, Davis SC. Interactions of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Polymicrobial Wound Infection. PLoS ONE. 2013; 8(2): e56846.
Psoriasis and/or Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Patel T, Patel S, Kerdel FA. The Risk of Malignancy or Progression of Existing Malignancy in Psoriasis Patients Treated with Biologics. International Journal of Dermatology. 2015 Dec 29. doi: 10.1111/ijd.13129. PMID: 26711080.
- Patel S, Tosti A. Dermoscopy of Nail Psoriasis Chapter. Nail Psoriasis A to Z Book. Springer. In Press. ISBN 978-3-319-08809-9. Eds: D. Rigopoulos, A. Tosti.
- Patel S, Patel T, Franca K. Seborrheic dermatitis Chapter. Geriatric Psychodermatology Book. Accepted by Nova Science Publisher. Eds: K. Franca, M. Jafferany.
- National Psoriasis Foundation Resident Scholarship. 19th Annual National Psoriasis Foundation Residents Meeting. Dallas, TX. October 14, 2017.
Skin Cancer
- Madankumar R, Gumaste PV, Martires K, Schaffer PR, Choudhary S, Falto-Aizpurua L, Arora H, Kallis PJ, Patel S, Damanpour S, Sanchez MI, Yin N, Chan A, Sanchez M, Polsky D, Kanavy H, Grichnik JM, Stein JA. Acral melanocytic lesions in the United States: Prevalence, awareness, and dermoscopic patterns in skin-of-color and non-Hispanic white patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Apr;74(4):724-730.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.11.035. Epub 2016 Jan 20. PMID: 26803347.
- Patel T, Patel S, Franca K, Chacon A, Nouri K. Mohs Micrographic Surgery: History, Technique, and Advancements. SkinMed.2014 Sep-Oct;12(5): 289-292.
- Mendoza-Puccini MC, Panta GE, Patel V, Patel S, Quintero CA, Gomez JE, Santos ES, Raez LE, Ikpeazu C. Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital experience. Journal of Clinical Oncology. January 2010. Vol 28, No 15 Suppl: e17524.
- Escalon M, Calfa CJ, Farias M, Lopez E, Patel S, Patel V and Raez LE. Ethnic disparities in head and neck carcinomas (HNC):”The Hispanic Paradox”. Journal of Clinical Oncology. May 2008. Vol 26, No 15 Suppl: 17023.
- Nolan-Lu K, Patel S, Zhou A, Villada G, Hee Cho J, Elgart G. Folliculotropic and Syringotropic Mycosis Fungoides: An Aggressive Variant of Mycosis Fungoides. Gross & Microscopic Dermatology Symposium, AAD Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2017.
- Patel S, Patel T, Franca K. Psychology behind the use of sunscreens, tanning, and skin cancer prevention. In: Sharp S, editor. Sunscreens: Properties, role in skin cancer prevention, and health effects. New York, NY: Nova Science; 2015
Warts / HPV
- Patel S, Cruz P. Topical Irritant Plus Allergen For Treatment of Warts. Dermatitis. 2015 JanFeb;26(1):62. doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000093. PMID: 25581673.
Other
- Patel T, Patel S, Franca K. Hyperhidrosis Chapter. Geriatric Psychodermatology Book. Accepted by Nova Science Publisher. Eds: K. Franca, M. Jafferany.
