Practice Locations

UCHealth Dermatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct 3rd Floor, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0500

David Norris, MD

Dermatology

Board Certified

Locations

Practice Locations

UCHealth Dermatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct, 3rd Floor, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0500

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

I am interested in treating autoimmune skin diseases (vitiligo, alopecia areata, lupus erythematosus), immunobullus diseases, psoriasis, acne, skin cancer, melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma and pigmentary disorders.


Specialties

  • Dermatology ( 1974 )

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Duke University School of Medicine (1973)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, Johns Hopkins University (MD) (1969)


Internships

Ohio State University Hospital Program (1974)


Residency Program

University of Colorado (1977)

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1977)


Fellowships

Duke University Hospital Program (1972)

Duke University Hospital Program (1973)

Duke University Hospital Program (1973)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology, Member


American Association Advancement of Science, Member


American Dermatologic Association, Member


American Federation of Clinical Research, Member


American Society of Clinical Investigation, Member


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

As Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is an internationally renowned investigator in cutaneous immunology and cell biology, and melanoma research. He has been continuously funded for 40 years by the NIH, studying mechanisms of cell death in photosensitive lupus, vitiligo, and alopecia areata and has made seminal discoveries regarding the role of ultraviolet light in inducing translocation of autoantigens to the plasma membrane in keratinocytes in photosensitive lupus. His interest in immune mechanisms in vitiligo lead to many years of research in pigment cell biology, which eventually developed into studies of the resistance of melanocytes and melanoma to apoptosis. Over the past 17 years, Dr. Norris has been funded by a VA Merit Award to study drug combinations that kill melanoma by overcoming anti-apoptotic defenses, especially in melanoma initiating cells, and recently served on the Board of Scientific Councilors to the NCI Director.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(720) 848-0500

Referral Contact Fax

720-848-0489

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Melanoma and Skin Cancer, Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma, Psoriasis, Bulbous Disorders, Vitiligo and Pigmentary Disorders, Hair Loss, Alopecia Areata