Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
633 reviews
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Pietras is super nice, personable, thorough, and took time to make sure all of my concerns were addressed. I would certainly recommend him as a physician. I do wish he was in a different physicians group, however, because phone calls go to the Forefront call-center and every time I needed to contact the CR practice I got caught in a nightmare of seemingly never-ending transfers. Horrible way to deal with a local office.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
My appointment was on time, pleasant and thorough.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Very kind doctor and very thorough
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Pietras was absolutely amazing. He was wonderful at taking the time explaining everything to my daughter and I! He answered all of our questions with great detail. What was even better he talked to her as the patient instead of just to me! He kept her engaged as he completed her injections to keep her mind off of them! My daughter absolutely loved him and the care she received!
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
He was very kind and got to the point and listened to my concerns and has my best interest in my care. I would recommend him.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Efficient registration and got in quickly for my appointment.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Very nice! Hw explained everything he was my Grandmother. She was the one being seen. Felt very comfortable.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Everyone was very professional and caring
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
New Doctor to me. Very smart Doctor and on top of my medical record background history.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Fast. Great people skills. Great office and staff. I will go there again
Education

Undergraduate degree:
Coe College – Cedar Rapids, IA

Medical School:
University of Iowa- Iowa City, IA

Dermatology Residency:
University of Iowa- Iowa City, IA

Hospital Affiliations
St. Luke's Hospital
Certificates
American Board of Dermatology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology
American Contact Dermatitis Society
American Medical Association
Iowa Dermatological Society - President 2020-2021, Vice President 2019-2020 Alpha Omega Alpha
Iowa Medical Society
Linn County Medical Society



Achievements
Gold Star Patient Care Award - University of Iowa
Resident Teaching Award - University of Iowa
Leadership and Excellence Award - University of Iowa
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Publications

Spohn GP, Pietras TA, Stone MS. Delayed-Onset Sclerema Neonatorum in a Critically Ill Premature Infant. Pediatric Dermatology.2016 Mar-Apr;33(2):e168-9 PMID: 27001336

Messingham KN, Pietras TA, Fairley JA. Role of IgE in bullous pemphigoid: a review and rationale for IgE directed therapies. Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia. 2012 June; 147(3):251-7.

Fernanadez KH, Hochwalt PC, Ritchie J, Pietras TA, Asarch A. Resident Rounds: Part I Program Spotlight; The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). Journal of Drugs and Dermatology. 2012 Jun 1;11(6); 762.

Asarch A, Hochwalt PC, Ritchie J, Pietras TA, Fernandez KH. Resident Rounds: Part II Inherited Palmoplantar Keratodermas. Journal of Drugs and Dermatology. 2012 Jun 1;11(6); 767-8.

Pietras TA, Asarch A, Fernandez KH, Hochwalt PC, Ritchie J, Stone MS. Resident Rounds: Part III Generalized Linear Porokeratosis. Journal of Drugs and Dermatology. 2012 Jun 1;11(6); 772-3.

Pietras TA, Baum CL, Swick BL. Co-existent Kaposi Sarcoma. Cryptococcosis and Mycobacterium avium intracellulare in a Solitary Cutaneous Nodule in a Patient with AIDS: Report of a Case and Literature Review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2010 Apr; 62(4): 767-80.

Pietras TA, Shi Q, Lee JD, Rizzo M. Traffic-entry behavior and crash risk for older drivers with impairment of selective attention. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2006 Jun; 102(3):632-44.

Rizzo M, Shi Q, Dawson JD, Anderson SW, Kellison I, Pietras TA. Stops for cops: Impaired response implementation in older drivers with cognitive decline. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2006 No. 1922, 1-8.

Pietras TA, Rowland NE. Effect of opioid and cannabinoid receptor antagonism on orphanin FQ-induced hyperphagia in rats. European Journal of Pharmacology. 2002 May 10;442(3):237-9.

*Age Restriction


For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment.  Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.