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Lisa K. Pappas-Taffer, MD

Lisa K. Pappas-Taffer, MD Physician

Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology

Dr. Pappas-Taffer is a Penn Medicine employed physician.

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4.9out of 5
281 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Patient Rating Breakdown

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Clinical Specialties

Specialty:

  • Dermatology

Programs & Centers:

Board Certification:

  • Dermatology, 2012

Clinical Expertise:

  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Blistering Diseases
  • BOTOX Therapy
  • BOTOX Therapy for Wrinkles
  • Chemotherapy Side Effects
  • Connective Tissue Disease
  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Duhring's Disease)
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Dysplastic Nevi (Atypical Moles)
  • Erythema Multiforme
  • Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
  • Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Immunodermatology
  • Lichen Planopilaris
  • Lichen Sclerosis
  • Lupus
  • Malignant Melanoma
  • Mole Check
  • Morphea (Localized Scleroderma)
  • Oral Lichen Planus
  • Organ Transplant and Cancer
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
  • Radiation Dermatitis
  • Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Phototesting
  • Skin Tag Removal (Acrochordon Removal)

Practice Locations and Appointments

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • CVS Health
  • Devon Health Services (Americare)
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana / Choicecare
  • Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
  • Intergroup
  • Keystone First
  • Multiplan
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NJ Qualcare
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Medicaid
  • PA Medicare
  • Preferred Health Care/LGH
  • Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
  • Remedy Partners at Penn Medicine
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Education and Training

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center
Residency: Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital

Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society, National American Academy of Dermatology, National Association of Professors of Dermatology, National Atlantic Dermatologic Society , Local Delta Delta Delta Sorority, National Golden Key Honor Society, National Medical Dermatologic Society, National New England Dermatologic Society, Local Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society , National Philadelphia Dermatologic Society, Local Rheumatologic Dermatology Society, National

Hospital Affiliation

Dr. Pappas-Taffer is a Penn Medicine employed physician.

Hospital Privileges:

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Research

Selected Publications:

Matthews N, Moustafa F, Kaskas N, Robinson-Bostom L, Pappas-Taffer L: Dermatologic Toxicities of Anticancer Therapy Abeloff's Clinical Oncology 6th Edition : 2017.

Pappas-Taffer L, Tong I: Burns Ferri's Clinical Advisor Instant Diagnosis and Treatment Editions 2013-2017 : 2017.

Pappas-Taffer L, Tong I: Dermatitis Herpetiformis Ferri's Clinical Advisor Instant Diagnosis and Treatment Editions 2013-2017 : 2017.

Robinson ES, Payne AS, Pappas-Taffer L, Feng R, Okawa J, Werth VP: The incidence of herpes zoster in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, pemphigus vulgaris, and bullous pemphigoid JAAD 75 (1): 42-8,2016.

Pappas-Taffer L, Gonzalez-Rivera T, Werth VP: Lupus Erythematosus Rheumatic Skin Dieases in Clinical Medicine 1st ed : 2016.

Hejazi E, Pappas-Taffer L: Chronic Urticaria Ferri’s Clinical Advisor Instant Diagnosis and Treatment : 2016.

Pappas-Taffer L, Werth V: Scleredema Medscape : 2016.

Langenhan J, Novoa R, Pappas-Taffer L: Acquired Port-wine Stain and Associated Eczema After Penetrating Trauma Cutis 96 (6): 391-4,2015.

Pearl JM, Klein RS, Pappas-Taffer L, Lipoff JB: Parental Leave in Dermatology Residency: Ethical Considerations JAAD 73 (4): 707-9,2015.

Langenhan J, Robinson ES, Privette E, Sharma M, Feng R, Nevas J, Calianno C, Okawa J, Taylor L, Pappas-Taffer L, Werth VP: Effect of TNF-alpha blockade on UV-induced changes in the skin Poster at the 2015 Atlantic Dermatologic Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA : 2015.

Academic Contact Info

3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Department of Dermatology

Philadelphia, PA 19104
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366 (PENN)