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 Principal 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
Education
- 2013
MSc - Community Health - Wound Healing and Preventative CareUniversity of Toronto
- 2011
ResidencyDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology, University of Toronto
- 2007
Fellow - Wound HealingDepartment of Medicine, University of Toronto
- 1997
Residency - DermatologyKerman University of Medical Sciences
- 1988
MD - DermatologyKerman University of Medical Sciences
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2011
DermatologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2018
President's CupCanadian Dermatology Association
- 2017
Practitioner of the YearCanadian Dermatology Association
- 2010
Mentorship Award-University of Miami ( Mentor: Dr Robert Kirsner)Women's Dermatologic Society
- 2010
Best Oral Plenary Presentation by a Resident/Fellow AwardCanadian Dermatology Association
- 2010
Best Resident Research AwardDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
- 2010
Colin A Ramsay Resident Teacher AwardDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
- 2009
Best Poster Presentation by a Resident/Fellow AwardCanadian Dermatology Association
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Hidradenitis Suppurativa foundation
- 2021 - present
Hospital Committee
- 2021 - present
Research Committee
- 2020 - present
Minnesota Medical Association
- 2018 - 2021
Derm Leadership Conference, Womens Dermatology Society
- 2018 - 2021
Womens Dermatology Society
- 2017 - 2019
Continental Board of North America, World Union of Wound Healing Societies; Continental Board of North America
- 2017 - 2019
Canadian Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundation
- 2016 - 2020
University of Toronto
- 2016 - 2020
University of Toronto
- 2016 - 2020
Canadian Dermatology Association
- 2016 - 2019
Canadian Dermatology Association
- 2016
Canadian Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundation
- 2016 - present
World Union of Wound Healing Society
- 2015 - 2016
Canadian Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundation
- 2015 - present
Canadian Hidradenitis Suppuritiva (HS) Foundation
- 2011 - 2019
Wounds Canada
- 2011 - present
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2011 - present
Society of Investigative Dermatology
- 2005 - present
Canadian Dermatology Association
- 2005 - present
Womens Dermatology Society
- 2003 - present
American Academy of Dermatology
- 2001 - present
Canadian Medical Association
Publications
Research activities