Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

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

Very friendly and thorough!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I am very proud to say this is my doctor. I trust him and feel his swift action on my Squamous cell Carcinoma made all of the difference in the world. The Mohs surgery he recommended turned out beautifully. People tell me all the time they can hardly tell I had surgery on my nose. I value and appreciate him!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Pietras and staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I recommend them highly for your dermatological needs.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very professional and knowledgeable. Listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Pietras takes the time to listen to my concerns and keeps me clear on my skin issues. He always explains what my imperfections are and to be or not be concerned. The whole staff at Forefront is great to work with.

Google • 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 • Forefront Dermatology

My appointment was on time, pleasant and thorough.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very kind doctor and very thorough

Google • 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 • 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.

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.