Dr. Yan Isabel Zhu, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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SkinWise Dermatology Clinic, P.C.
12207 Pecos Street, Suite 500
Westminster, Colorado 80234
For an appointment, call (303) 427-0432
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Yan Isabel Zhu, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Yan Isabel Zhu, MD

Yan Isabel Zhu, MD, PhD is a board-certified Denver area dermatologist providing medical dermatology care to patients in the Westminster Colorado area at the SkinWise Dermatology Clinic.

Dr. Zhu first graduate from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China with a degree in Biology and Economics, prior to pursuing a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Nutrition at Cornell University. She then pursued a medical career and received her medical degree (MD) from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

Dr. Yan Zhu then completed an Internship in Internal Medicain at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City prior to completing  a 3-year residency in Dermatology at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver. Dermatology Research Articles Published by Dr. Zhu
  • Y.I. Zhu and M.J. Stiller. Preview of potential therapeutic application of leukotriene B4 inhibitors in Dermatology.  Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology 2000 Oct, 13(5):235-245.
  • Y.I. Zhu and M.J. Stiller. Dapsone and sulfones in dermatology. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology 2001; 45: 420-34.
  • Y.I. Zhu and D. Ratner. Basal cell carcinoma of the nipple: a case report and review of literature. Dermatologic Surgery 2001; 27 (11):971-4.
  • Y.I. Zhu and M.J. Stiller. Arthropods and skin diseases. International Journal of Dermatology. 2002 Sep;41(9):533-49.
  • Scher RK, Stiller M, Zhu YI. Tazarotene 0.1% gel in the treatment of fingernail psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled study. Cutis. 2001 Nov;68(5):355-8.
  • Y. I. Zhu, David Norris. Plant-derived therapies for advanced melanoma.
  • Y. I. Zhu and W. Weston. Nevus sebaceous and cerebral vascular abnormality.
  • Y. I. Zhu, B. Kornfeld and J. Fitzpatrick. Drug induced lichen planus pemphigoides.

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

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SkinWise Dermatology Clinic, P.C.

Dr. Zhu takes pride in offering a full range of general and surgical dermatology including adult and pediatric dermatology, benign and malignant cutaneous neoplasms, nail and hair disorders, cosmetic procedures such as Botox injection, Restylene injection and sclerotherapy.