Medical Expertise of Dr. Shadi Damanpour, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Shadi Damanpour, MD
Dr. Shadi Damanpour is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
Education & Training
Dr. Shadi Damanpour received her B.S. with Distinction from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After doing research at Rockefeller University in New York City, she attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She was selected to a competitive medical student fellowship doing specialized skin cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During medical school, she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. Damanpour completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami, and continued her residency training in Dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She served as the Academic Chief Resident in her final year of residency. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Science.
Prior to joining NDDA, Dr. Damanpour was an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago, where she specialized in melanoma and pigmented lesions. Her professional interests include the early detection and treatment of skin cancer; treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema; and cosmetic skin rejuvenation.
Dr. Damanpour is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association. She has served on the Editorial Committee for the WDS since 2019.
Professional Affiliations
North Dallas Dermatology Associates

WELCOME TO NORTH DALLAS DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Effective cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology requires extensive training and experience. That’s why the members of North Dallas Dermatology Associates have dedicated themselves to consistent education and training, which they put to use through today’s most advanced dermatology treatments. Each physician has the experience to carefully examine your skin in order to provide you with the best possible regimen for your skin type and lifestyle.
Our philosophy is to have healthy skin throughout a lifetime, which is why our approach is both preventative and restorative. Let our board-certified dermatologists, PAs and licensed aestheticians help you attain healthy and beautiful skin! Our board-certified physicians include: Mary Hurley MD, Rebecca Marcus MD, Juliet Gibson MD, Shadi Damanpour MD, and our PAs include: Catherine Millet PA, and Cynthia Trickett, PA.
Our providers have treated thousands of patients with skin conditions including skin cancers, acne, complexion problems, allergic rashes, nail and hair disorders, infections, lupus, and other autoimmune skin diseases. Our practice offers a comprehensive array of cosmetic treatments to improve the health and appearance of your skin including CoolSculpting, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, QWO for cellulite, Botox Cosmetic®, and dermal fillers. We also offer the latest in laser technology such as RF microneedling, photo-rejuvenation, laser hair removal, ablative and non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing and combination treatments such as Photo-Fractional.