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Dr. Richard Dennis Sontheimer, MD

Dermatology, Internal Medicine
53 years of experience
University Of Utah Hospital 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84132
(801) 581-2121

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Brief Intro

Dr. Sontheimer completed medical school training at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Center in Dallas in 1972. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah prior to completing his dermatology clinical and research training at UT Southwestern in 1979. He then served as a fulltime faculty member in the Departments of Dermatology and Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern for 18 years. Beginning in 1998 he served as the Head of the Department of Dermatology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for six years prior to pursuing a research sabbatical at the Hammersmith Hospital in London in 2004. He then joined the University of Oklahoma Department of Dermatology in 2005 as its Vice-Chair, Director of Research, and Director of the Residency Training Program. He next joined the Department of Dermatology at the University in 2009 as a clinical professor with a focus on patient care, clinical education, and clinical scholarship. Dr. Sontheimer has had a career-long interest in the cutaneous manifestations of autoimmune connective tissue diseases, having a special interest in cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis. He also cares for individuals with other forms of rheumatologic skin disease including morphea/scleroderma and vasculitis. Dr. Sontheimer is recognized internationally for his clinical expertise in caring for individuals with these types of skin disorders. Along the way he found an extraordinary life mate in his wife Elizabeth (Liz) who has blessed him with three wonderful children who are now beginning to bless him further with grandchildren.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School - 1972

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

University Of Utah Medical Group
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84132

Specialties Treated

Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Acne
Tinea Unguium
Hair Loss
Skin Rash
Rosacea
Psoriasis

Procedures Performed

Skin Surgery
Skin Surgery
Destruction of Skin Lesions
Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions

Insurance Accepted

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Meritain Health
Sanford Health Plan
HealthSmart
UnitedHealthcare
CHAMPVA

Cancer 5
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 6
Orthopedics 11
Neurology & Neurosurgery 7
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 9
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 8
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 7
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15