Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
595 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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Everyone was welcoming and Dr. Pietras has the BEST bedside manner and he’s a great listener and explains things in an easy understandable manner. He’s very thorough!
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• Forefront Dermatology
I saw the doctor on time and was treated with kindness and dignity. The diagnoses was explained clearly as was the treatment.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Every one friendly and professional
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• Forefront Dermatology
The staff at Forefront Dermatology are very professional and very knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions and took the time to explain my concerns with my semi-annual visit. Thank you so much!!!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Quick, attentive, knowledgeable care. Everything was well-explained and I felt my concerns and needs were heard in the course of treatment.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Listened to my concerns and addressed them completely. Very efficient and informative regarding recommended testing and treatment. Highly recommend Dr. Pietras and his staff!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Pietras was very thorough and explained everything. I liked the way he told me of the marks on my body and if the were cancerous or not and how he was going to take care of it. Always asking if I was ok.
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Dr. Is great!
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Very professional. Would recommend Dr. Piedras to my friends & family.
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My appointment is always on time and Dr. Pietras is quick to do your exam and answers all your questions . I find the staff caring and professional. I strongly recommend Dr. Pietras and Forefront Dermatology!
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.

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