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MyPrurigoTeam Medical Reviewer | Shawn Kwatra, M.D.

Posted on February 21, 2024

Shawn Kwatra, M.D.

Shawn Kwatra, M.D.

Dr. Shawn Kwatra is an associate professor of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also serves as the director for the Johns Hopkins Itch Center. He specializes in medical dermatology and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. His areas of clinical expertise include general dermatology, chronic pruritus, prurigo nodularis, atopic dermatitis, and dermatology for ethnic skin.

Dr. Kwatra obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University, medical training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and his dermatology residency training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Kwatra's primary clinical and translational research interest is in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic pruritus. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the International Forum for the Study of Itch, and the Skin of Color Society.

Education

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Residency)
  • Certifications

  • Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
  • Professional Accolades

  • Member of the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology
  • Member of the the International Forum for the Study of Itch
  • Member of the the Skin of Color Society
  • Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins Itch Center
  • Social Media Accounts and Websites

  • Twitter: @drshawnkwatra