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Douglas Parker MD

  • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
    Associate Professor
  • (404) 727-0666
  • dpark02@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from Emory University School of Medicine
  • MD from University of Missouri/Kansas City School of Dentistry
  • BS from Missouri Southern State College

Research

Focus

  • Clinical research in cutaneous diseases with emphasis on the prognosis of melanoma and borderline melanocytic lesions.

Publications

  • A rare cutaneous neoplasm in an elderly patient.
    JAAD Case Rep Volume: 53 Page(s): 112 - 115
    11/01/2024 Authors: Alzahrani N; Wolner Z; Parker D; Blalock TW
  • The Impact of Next-generation Sequencing on Interobserver Agreement and Diagnostic Accuracy of Desmoplastic Melanocytic Neoplasms.
    Am J Surg Pathol Volume: 48 Page(s): 708 - 718
    06/01/2024 Authors: Chen A; Sharma N; Patel P; Olivares S; Bahrami A; Barnhill RL; Blokx WAM; Bosenberg M; Busam KJ; de La Fouchardire A
  • BRAF Mutated and Morphologically Spitzoid Tumors, a Subgroup of Melanocytic Neoplasms Difficult to Distinguish From True Spitz Neoplasms.
    Am J Surg Pathol Volume: 48 Page(s): 538 - 545
    05/01/2024 Authors: Gerami P; Chen A; Sharma N; Patel P; Hagstrom M; Kancherla P; Geraminejad T; Olivares S; Biswas A; Bosenberg M
  • Verruciform Xanthoma: Clinical and Morphologic Spectrum Across Oral, Genital, and Cutaneous Sites.
    Volume: 17 Page(s): 673 - 678
    09/01/2023 Authors: Javadi T; Saeed F; Parker DC; Magliocca KR
  • Panfolliculoma in SUFU-mutated basal cell nevus syndrome.
    JAAD Case Rep Volume: 34 Page(s): 40 - 42
    04/01/2023 Authors: Abid A; Parker D; Blalock TW
  • Revision of the Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis Classification Schema for Melanocytic Lesions: A Consensus Statement.
    JAMA Netw Open Volume: 6 Page(s): e2250613
    01/03/2023 Authors: Barnhill RL; Elder DE; Piepkorn MW; Knezevich SR; Reisch LM; Eguchi MM; Bastian BC; Blokx W; Bosenberg M; Busam KJ
  • Sweet Syndrome Imitating Cutaneous Cryptococcal Disease.
    Open Forum Infect Dis Volume: 9 Page(s): ofac608
    11/01/2022 Authors: Jordan AA; Graciaa DS; Gopalsamy SN; Neill SG; Parker DC; Aspey LD; Collins JM
  • Nivolumab-associated cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
    JAAD Case Rep Volume: 9 Page(s): 39 - 41
    03/01/2021 Authors: Marks JA; Parker DC; Garrot LC; Lechowicz MJ
  • Angiofibroma stimulation in a transgender person receiving gender-affirming testosterone.
    JAAD Case Rep Volume: 6 Page(s): 1101 - 1103
    10/01/2020 Authors: Bubley JA; Yeung H; Cole E; Amin M; Parker D; Arbiser JL
  • Multiple keratin granulomata: A potential histologic clue to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma responding to programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor therapy.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 46 Page(s): 452 - 454
    06/01/2019 Authors: Kahn BJ; Parker D; Yushak M; Stoff B; Blalock TW
  • Primary cutaneous perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa): Five new cases and review of the literature.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 44 Page(s): 713 - 721
    08/01/2017 Authors: Stuart LN; Tipton RG; DeWall MR; Parker DC; Stelton CD; Morrison AO; Coleman LW; Fosko SW; Vidal CI; Yadira Hurley M
  • Cutaneous myoepithelial carcinoma with disseminated metastases.
    Cutis Volume: 99 Page(s): E19 - E26
    06/01/2017 Authors: Johnson GE; Stevens K; Morrison AO; Stuart L; Gardner JM; Rachal M; Parker DC
  • Benign colonic metaplasia at a previous stoma site in a patient without adenomatous polyposis.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 43 Page(s): 276 - 279
    03/01/2016 Authors: Prouty M; Patrawala S; Vogt A; Kelleher M; Lee M; Parker DC
  • Roles of adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy for desmoplastic melanoma.
    Melanoma Res Volume: 26 Page(s): 35 - 41
    02/01/2016 Authors: Oliver DE; Patel KR; Switchenko J; Parker D; Lawson DH; Delman KA; Kudchadkar RR; Khan MK
  • Discordance of histopathologic parameters in cutaneous melanoma: Clinical implications.
    J Am Acad Dermatol Volume: 74 Page(s): 75 - 80
    01/01/2016 Authors: Patrawala S; Maley A; Greskovich C; Stuart L; Parker D; Swerlick R; Stoff B
  • Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic: Histopathologic Diagnosis and Response to Antiretroviral Therapy.
    J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care Volume: 15 Page(s): 11 - 14
    01/01/2016 Authors: Lerebours-Nadal L; Beck-Sague CM; Parker D; Gosman A; Saavedra A; Engel K; Dean AG
  • Roles of Adjuvant and Salvage Radiation Therapy for Desmoplastic Melanoma
    Volume: 93 Page(s): E629 - E629
    11/01/2015 Authors: Oliver DE; Patel K; Switchenko J; Parker DC; Lawson DH; Delman KA; Kudchadkar RR; Khan MK
  • Tacrolimus to Belatacept Conversion Following Hand Transplantation: A Case Report.
    Am J Transplant Volume: 15 Page(s): 2250 - 2255
    08/01/2015 Authors: Cendales L; Bray R; Gebel H; Brewster L; Elbein R; Farthing D; Song M; Parker D; Stillman A; Pearson T
  • Should dermatopathologists participate in diagnostic error disclosure to patients? An ethical analysis.
    J Am Acad Dermatol Volume: 72 Page(s): 901 - 904
    05/01/2015 Authors: Maley A; Swerlick R; Parker D; Stoff B
  • The emerging role of radiotherapy for desmoplastic melanoma and implications for future research.
    Melanoma Res Volume: 25 Page(s): 95 - 102
    04/01/2015 Authors: Oliver DE; Patel KR; Parker D; Delman KA; Lawson DH; Kudchadkar RR; Khan MK
  • A case of granulomatous slack skin cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: PET/CT imaging findings.
    BJR Case Rep Volume: 1 Page(s): 20150052
    01/01/2015 Authors: Kendi AT; Parker S; Parker D; Barron B
  • Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma of the scalp with p16 expression: a case report and review of the literature.
    Am J Dermatopathol Volume: 36 Page(s): e163 - e166
    09/01/2014 Authors: Morrison AO; Gardner JM; Goldsmith SM; Parker DC
  • Tacrolimus to Belatacept Conversion Following Hand Transplantation: A Case Report.
    Volume: 98 Page(s): 410 - 410
    07/15/2014 Authors: Cendales L; Bray R; Gebel H; Brewster L; Elbein R; Song M; Parker D; Stillman A; Pearson T; Kirk A
  • The risk of lymph node involvement in malignant cutaneous adnexal tumors.
    Am Surg Volume: 80 Page(s): 270 - 274
    03/01/2014 Authors: Barnes M; Hestley A; Murray DR; Carlson GW; Parker D; Delman KA
  • Utility of additional tissue sections in dermatopathology: diagnostic, clinical and financial implications.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 41 Page(s): 81 - 87
    02/01/2014 Authors: Stuart LN; Rodriguez AS; Gardner JM; Foster TE; MacKelfresh J; Parker DC; Chen SC; Stoff BK
  • Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma with nuclear pleomorphism arising in the subcutis of a child.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 41 Page(s): 134 - 138
    02/01/2014 Authors: Sedrak MP; Parker DC; Gardner JM
  • Seronegative syphilis: another case for the great imitator.
    Int J Infect Dis Volume: 18 Page(s): 104 - 105
    01/01/2014 Authors: Parker SRS; Correnti C; Sikora K; Parker DC
  • Epithelioid sarcoma-like (pseudomyogenic) hemangioendothelioma, clinically mimicking dermatofibroma, diagnosed by skin biopsy in a 30-year-old man.
    J Cutan Pathol Volume: 40 Page(s): 909 - 913
    10/01/2013 Authors: Stuart LN; Gardner JM; Lauer SR; Monson DK; Parker DC; Edgar MA
  • Malignant Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors Do not Require Routine Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    Volume: 20 Page(s): S110 - S110
    02/01/2013 Authors: Barnes MA; Hestley A; Murray DR; Rizzo M; Carlson GW; Parker DC; Delman KA
  • Gene expression profile signature (DecisionDx-Melanoma) to predict visceral metastatic risk in patients with stage I and stage II cutaneous melanoma.
    Volume: 30
    05/20/2012 Authors: Dhillon N; Rogers AR; Delman KA; Maetzold D; Oelschlager KM; Lyle S; Jackson GL; Greisinger A; Parker D; Cook RW
  • Sixteen-Year-Old Boy From Nigeria With a Rash.
    J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc Volume: 1 Page(s): 78 - 80
    03/01/2012 Authors: Shapiro CA; Parker D; Hilinski JA
  • COCAINE-ASSOCIATED ANCA-POSITIVE VASCULITIS: A POTENTIAL DIAGNOSTIC PITFALL
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 38 Page(s): 157 - 157
    01/01/2011 Authors: Stoff B; Parker S; Vincent B; Parker D
  • CUTANEOUS LESIONS AND NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS: MORE THAN SKIN DEEP?
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 38 Page(s): 148 - 149
    01/01/2011 Authors: Neyman K; Parker D; Salisbury C; Zwald F; Parker S
  • Dermatopathology of skin cancer in solid organ transplant recipients.
    Transplant Rev (Orlando) Volume: 24 Page(s): 172 - 189
    10/01/2010 Authors: Stoff B; Salisbury C; Parker D; O'Reilly Zwald F
  • Utility of lymph node assessment for atypical spitzoid melanocytic neoplasms.
    Ann Surg Oncol Volume: 17 Page(s): 2471 - 2475
    09/01/2010 Authors: Ghazi B; Carlson GW; Murray DR; Gow KW; Page A; Durham M; Kooby DA; Parker D; Rapkin L; Lawson DH
  • A DIAGNOSTIC RED HERRING: LEPROSY MIMICKING MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 36 Page(s): 105 - 105
    01/01/2009 Authors: Lauer S; Parker D; Parker S
  • SERONEGATIVE SYPHILIS: THE GREAT IMITATOR REVISITED
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 36 Page(s): 152 - 152
    01/01/2009 Authors: Parker D; Mackelfresh J
  • FATAL GAMMA/DELTA T-CELL LYMPHOMA IN A PATIENT WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 36 Page(s): 138 - 138
    01/01/2009 Authors: Worcester H; Hunt K; Parker D; Parker S
  • Regional recurrence after negative sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma.
    Ann Surg Volume: 248 Page(s): 378 - 386
    09/01/2008 Authors: Carlson GW; Page AJ; Cohen C; Parker D; Yaar R; Li A; Hestley A; Delman KA; Murray DR
  • Superficial acral fibromyxoma: A characteristic soft tissue tumor with potential for misdiagnosis
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 35 Page(s): 129 - 129
    01/01/2008 Authors: Hornsby C; Parker D; Weiss S; Solomon A
  • Striking leonine facial disfigurement in a patient with Sezary syndrome
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 35 Page(s): 108 - 108
    01/01/2008 Authors: Hornsby C; Parker S; Parker D
  • Surgical excision for vegetative herpes simplex virus infection.
    Dermatol Surg Volume: 33 Page(s): 1374 - 1379
    11/01/2007 Authors: Chung VQ; Parker DC; Parker SRS
  • Cutaneous extramedullary myeloid leukemia: A rare clinical presentation with significant therapeutic implications
    JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY Volume: 34 Page(s): 130 - 131
    01/01/2007 Authors: Mackelfresh J; Parker S; Parker D
  • Eosinophilic folliculitis in HIV-infected women: case series and review.
    Am J Clin Dermatol Volume: 7 Page(s): 193 - 200
    01/01/2006 Authors: Parker SRS; Parker DC; McCall CO
  • Salivary duct carcinoma metastatic to inguinal lymph node: a case report of salivary duct carcinoma with distant metastasis diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration.
    Diagn Cytopathol Volume: 34 Page(s): 41 - 44
    01/01/2006 Authors: Bhalla R; Parker DC; Tadros TS
  • Is sentinel lymph node biopsy indicated in patients with desmoplastic melanoma? A clinical and histopathological evaluation of pure and combined subtypes
    Volume: 19 Page(s): 87A - 87A
    01/01/2006 Authors: Patel R; Murray DR; Carlson GW; Parker DC
  • Is sentinel lymph node biopsy indicated in patients with desmoplastic melanoma? A clinical and histopathological evaluation of pure and combined subtypes
    Volume: 86 Page(s): 87A - 87A
    01/01/2006 Authors: Patel R; Murray DR; Carlson GW; Parker DC
  • Myofibrosarcoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery.
    Dermatol Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 1565 - 1567
    12/01/2004 Authors: Chiller K; Parker D; Washington C
  • Potential utility of uroplakin III, thrombomodulin, high molecular weight cytokeratin, and cytokeratin 20 in noninvasive, invasive, and metastatic urothelial (transitional cell) carcinomas.
    Am J Surg Pathol Volume: 27 Page(s): 1 - 10
    01/01/2003 Authors: Parker DC; Folpe AL; Bell J; Oliva E; Young RH; Cohen C; Amin MB
  • Proliferation, survivin expression and angiogenesis in malignant melanoma: Relationship to conventional prognostic parameters
    Volume: 83 Page(s): 97A - 97A
    01/01/2003 Authors: Parker DC; Cotsonis G; Sexton D; Cohen C
  • Proliferation, survivin expression and angiogenesis in malignant melanoma: Relationship to conventional prognostic parameters
    Volume: 16 Page(s): 97A - 97A
    01/01/2003 Authors: Parker DC; Cotsonis G; Sexton D; Cohen C
  • Examination of uroplakin and thrombomodulin expression in a wide spectrum of non-urothelial tissues and tumors using tissue microarray-based high-throughput technique
    LABORATORY INVESTIGATION Volume: 82 Page(s): 336A - 336A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Bell JD; Amin MB; Parker DC; Folpe AL; Petros JA; Cohen C
  • Examination of uroplakin and thrombomodulin expression in a wide spectrum of non-urotherial tissues and tumors using tissue microarray-based high-throughput technique
    MODERN PATHOLOGY Volume: 15 Page(s): 336A - 336A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Bell JD; Amin MB; Parker DC; Folpe AL; Petros JA; Cohen C
  • Potential utility of uroplakin III, thrombomodulin and cytokeratin 20 as a diagnostic panel for urothelial (transitional cell) differentiation
    LABORATORY INVESTIGATION Volume: 82 Page(s): 176A - 176A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Parker DC; Folpe AL; Bell JD; Oliva E; Cohen C; Young RH; Amin MB
  • Potential utility of uroplakin III, thrombomodulin and cytokeratin 20 as a diagnostic panel for urothelial (transitional cell) differentiation
    MODERN PATHOLOGY Volume: 15 Page(s): 176A - 176A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Parker DC; Folpe AL; Bell JD; Oliva E; Cohen C; Young RH; Amin MB
  • Improved detection of melanoma metastases in sentinel lymph nodes
    LABORATORY INVESTIGATION Volume: 81 Page(s): 71A - 71A
    01/01/2001 Authors: Parker DC; Murray DR; Carlson GW; Sexton D; Cohen C
  • Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma of the jaws. A clinicopathologic and DNA analysis of five cases and review of the literature with discussion of its relationship to ameloblastic fibroma.
    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod Volume: 79 Page(s): 469 - 477
    04/01/1995 Authors: Muller S; Parker DC; Kapadia SB; Budnick SD; Barnes EL
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