Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

4.9 /5

802 reviews

Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD

Dr. Pietras is a Board-Certified Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails. His professional areas of interest include skin cancer detection and treatment, and treatments of acne, rosacea, eczema and atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, warts, molluscum, skin allergies and rashes.

Cedar Rapids

202 10th Street SE
Suite 270

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

Tel:(319) 366-3600

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Google • Forefront Dermatology

Excellent visit, thorough, easy to understand explanations and also listens to patient!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

The staff was friendly and the wait time was reasonable. Dr. Pietras and his nurse were thorough and listen to your concerns.. I would definitely recommend the office.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Kind and professional, very knowledgeable.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

My visit with Dr. Pietras was pleasant. He and his staff were professional and friendly. It was a great experience.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Everything was explained very clearly before and as they went along, during surgery. Under the circumstances, it was a very good experience. Dr. Pietras will be doing my next surgery as well. Highly recommend him and P.C.I.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Pietras was awesome! He went out of his way to make sure I was okay. His nurse did a great job on my head. Thank you.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Great experience, kind doctor and he explains everything well.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Pietras is thorough and always listens when I ask questions. And gives responses that I understand and can follow.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I had a very good experience at Forefront Dermatology. The staff were pleasant and efficient and Dr. Pietras was very thorough and addressed all my questions.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Posted by Don Dixson - Regrettably, I was about 35 minutes late for my appointment. The front desk checked with Dr. Pietras. His response was that he would work me into his schedule. Much to my surprise, I was taken back to the exam room within about 10 minutes. I expressed my apology and appreciation for being so patient with me. As always, his exams are thoughtful, respectful and most importantly, very thorough. He did identify three pre-cancerous spots and 'froze them'. I am truly grateful to have him as my dermatologist, for I fully trust his wisdom! My apology for I just noticed that I signed using my Freedom Stitchers of Iowa Google Account.

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.