Biographical summary
Afsaneh Alavi, M.D is a dermatologist, with a special interest in inflammatory wounds such as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), pyoderma gangrenosum (PG).
Her clinical focus includes:
- Management of neutrophilic inflammatory disorders
- Skin manifestation of gastrointestinal disorders
- Management of chronic wounds with the concentration on inflammatory wounds
Dr. Alavi has been Principle Investigator on more than 50 clinical trials and multiple translational researches.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Alavi is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
She has authored multiple book chapters and continues to publish in high-impact scientific dermatology journals.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Rochester, Minnesota
Education
- 2013
MSc - Community Health - Wound Healing and Preventative CareUniversity of Toronto
- 2011
FellowDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology, University of Toronto
- 2007
Fellow - Wound HealingDepartment of Medicine, University of Toronto
- 2007
Residency - DermatologyKerman University of Medical Sciences
- 1988
MD - DermatologyKerman University of Medical Sciences
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2018
President's CupCanadian Dermatological Society
- 2017
Practitioner of the YearCanadian Dermatological Society
- 2010
Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship AwardUniversity of Miami
- 2010
Best Oral Plenary Presentation by a Resident/Fellow AwardCanadian Dermatological Society
- 2010
Best Resident Research AwardUniversity of Toronto
- 2009
Colin A Ramsay Resident Teacher AwardDermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
- 2009
Best Poster Presentation by a Resident/Fellow AwardCanadian Dermatological Society
Professional memberships
- 2018 - present
Board MemberWomens Dermatology Society
- 2018 - present
ChairDerm Leadership Conference, Womens Dermatology Society
- 2017 - 2019
Co-Chair, Hidradenitis Suppuritiva Advances SymposiumCanadian and American Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundations
- 2017 - present
MemberWorld Union of Wound Healing Societies; Continental Board of North America
- 2016 - 2020
DirectorWound Healing Fellowship, Department of Medicine - Dermatology, University of Toronto
- 2016 - 2020
ChairEducational Committee, Canadian Association of Dermatology
- 2016 - 2020
DirectorCanadian Association of Dermatology
- 2016 - 2019
Regional DirectorCanadian Association of Dermatology
- 2016
Chair, Hidradenitis Suppuritiva Advances SymposiumCanadian and American Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundations
- 2016 - present
Chair of Scientific SessionWorld Union of Wound Healing Societies; WUWHS 2020 meeting
- 2015 - 2016
PresidentCanadian and American Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundations
- 2015
FounderCanadian and American Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundations
- 2011 - 2019
MemberSociety of Investigative Dermatology
- 2011 - 2019
MemberWounds Canada
- 2011 - present
MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2005 - present
MemberCanadian Association of Dermatology
- 2005 - present
MemberCanadian and American Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundations
- 2005 - present
MemberWomens Dermatology Society
- 2003 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2001 - present
MemberCanadian Medical Association