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David A. Wetter, M.D.

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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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David A. Wetter, M.D., is a consultant in the Department of Dermatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Wetter joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 2009 and holds the academic rank of professor of dermatology.

Dr. Wetter earned his BA from Saint Louis University and his MD from Mayo Medical School (where he was selected by his peers as the valedictory speaker in 2004). His Mayo Clinic training includes completing an internship in internal medicine, residency in dermatology, and fellowship in advanced clinical dermatology.

Dr. Wetter's dermatologic clinical and research interests include autoimmune connective tissue diseases and rheumatologic skin diseases (lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, morphea and other sclerosing skin conditions); medical dermatology; hospital dermatology; cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease; and use of systemic medications to treat dermatologic disease. He has authored approximately 125 peer-reviewed articles that have been published in leading dermatologic and internal medicine journals.

In addition, Dr. Wetter has provided clinical and research mentorship for many residents and medical students and has been selected four times as the Department of Dermatology Teacher of the Year (and has been inducted into the Teacher of the Year Hall of Fame) by the Mayo Fellows Association.

Focus areas of research:

  • Cutaneous vasculitis
  • Pyoderma gangrenosum
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Treatment-refractory cutaneous lupus
  • Life-threatening drug eruptions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • Paradoxical autoimmune side effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors, including psoriasis, lupus and vasculitis
  1. Dermatomyositis
  2. Erythema multiforme
  3. Lupus
  4. Morphea
  5. Psoriasis
  6. Vasculitis
  • Connective tissue disease/rheumatologic skin disease (including lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis and morphea)
  • Medical dermatology (including complex medical dermatology)
  • Cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease
  • Hospital dermatology
  • Use of systemic medications to treat dermatologic disease
  • General clinical dermatology
  1. 2009
    Fellow - Advanced Clinical DermatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2008
    ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2008
    Resident - DermatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2005
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2005
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2004
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2000
    BA - Biology, PsychologySaint Louis University

Certifications

  1. 2008
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    InducteeAmerican Dermatological Association
  2. 2020
    Supervising Consultant of the Year, Department of DermatologyDepartment of Dermatology
  3. 2020
    Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2018
    2018 Top Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  5. 2017
    2017 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  6. 2017
    2017 Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  7. 2017
    Honorable Mention - Good Author Project (Quality Dictation Author)Dictation Quality Recognition Group, Documentation Services
  8. 2017
    Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2017
    Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2016
    2016 Best DoctorsMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  11. 2014
    Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2014
    Honorable Mention - Good Author Project (Quality Dictation Author)Dictation Quality Recognition Group, Documentation Services
  13. 2013
    Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2011
    Honorable Mention - Good Author Project (Quality Dictation Author)Dictation Quality Recognition Group, Documentation Services
  15. 2011
    Excellence Through Teamwork Award: Northwest Practice Transformation Team, Department of DermatologyEmployee Recognition Program, Department of Human Resources
  16. 2008
    Harold O. Perry Award (in recognition of scholastic excellence as a resident in dermatology)Department of Dermatology
  17. 2004
    Poster Winner, Research Category, 2004 National Medical Student Abstract CompetitionAmerican College of Physicians
  18. 2004
    Valedictory speaker (selected by peers)Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 2000
    Honors B.A., Biology, PsychologySaint Louis University
  20. 2000
    Summa cum laudeSaint Louis University
  21. 1999
    Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)Saint Louis University
  22. 1999
    Phi Beta KappaSaint Louis University
  23. 1998
    Community Service AwardSaint Louis University
  24. 1996
    Presidential Scholarship recipient (full scholarship given to 10 incoming students/year)Saint Louis University
  25. 1996
    ValedictorianDuchesne High School

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Committee Member, Resident Lectureship AwardNoah Worcester Dermatological Society
  2. 2021 - present
    New Member Orientation CommitteeNoah Worcester Dermatological Society
  3. 2021 - present
    MentorDermatology Consultant Mentoring Program, Department of Dermatology
  4. 2021 - 2022
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  5. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Dermatological Association
  6. 2020 - 2023
    Member(Inaugural) CertLink Article Committee, American Board of Dermatology
  7. 2020 - 2021
    2021 Research Symposium Task Force, MemberResearch Committee, Department of Dermatology
  8. 2020 - present
    Editorial Board member, Section Editor in Medical DermatologyDermatology World Insights and Inquiries, American Academy of Dermatology
  9. 2018 - 2019
    Committee member, Alfred L. Weiner LectureshipNoah Worcester Dermatological Society
  10. 2018 - 2019
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  11. 2017
    MemberSmith and Lucille Gibson Research Fellowship Subcommittee, Research Committee, Department of Dermatology
  12. 2017 - present
    Section HeadSection of Hospital Dermatology, Department of Dermatology
  13. 2017 - present
    MemberDermatology Search Committee for Medical Dermatologist, Department of Dermatology
  14. 2016 - 2023
    Medical Student MentorMentorship Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2016 - 2017
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  16. 2016
    Co-FacilitatorEmpathic Communication Training, Department of Dermatology
  17. 2015 - 2016
    MemberAnnual Meeting Committee, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
  18. 2015
    ChairResident/Fellow Committee, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
  19. 2014 - 2015
    ChairHoliday Party Planning Committee, Department of Dermatology
  20. 2014 - 2015
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  21. 2014 - present
    MemberNoah Worcester Dermatological Society
  22. 2013
    MemberSmith and Lucille Gibson Research Fellowship Subcommittee, Research Committee, Department of Dermatology
  23. 2013 - 2016
    MemberFinance Committee, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
  24. 2013 - 2015
    MemberWebsite Content Committee (dermatomyositis), Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
  25. 2013 - 2014
    MemberMayo Clinic Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee, IVIG Review Task Force
  26. 2013 - 2023
    CoordinatorVisiting Professor Program, Department of Dermatology
  27. 2013 - 2016
    MemberCommittee on Education and Programs, Medical Dermatology Society
  28. 2013 - 2015
    MemberAnnual Meeting Guideline and Abstract Committee, Committee on Education and Programs, Medical Dermatology Society
  29. 2013 - present
    MemberAssociation of Professors of Dermatology
  30. 2012
    Co-DirectorDermatology Residency Program Mid-Year Assessment Examination, Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  31. 2012 - 2015
    Supervising PhysicianMedical Dermatology Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Patient Outcome Optimization Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  32. 2012 - 2015
    MemberPatient Outcome Optimization Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  33. 2012 - 2022
    Section HeadHospital Education, Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  34. 2011
    Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting, Rochester, Minnesota, Minnesota Dermatological Society
  35. 2011 - 2022
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
  36. 2011 - 2024
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Dermatology
  37. 2011 - 2016
    MemberPhysician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  38. 2011 - 2015
    MemberResident/Fellow Committee, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
  39. 2011 - 2013
    MemberGeneral Dermatology Curriculum Committee, American Board of Dermatology
  40. 2011 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee, Dermatology Task Force
  41. 2011 - present
    MemberSociety for Dermatology Hospitalists
  42. 2010
    Scientific Program Co-ChairRheumatologic Dermatology Society
  43. 2010
    Co-DirectorAnnual Meeting, Rochester, Minnesota, Minnesota Dermatological Society
  44. 2010 - 2014
    MemberMentorship Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  45. 2010 - 2011
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Symposium: The O'Leary Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  46. 2010 - present
    MemberSection of Hospital Dermatology, Department of Dermatology
  47. 2010 - present
    MemberRheumatologic Dermatology Society
  48. 2009 - 2017
    MemberNorthwest Practice Transformation Work Group, Department of Dermatology
  49. 2009 - 2016
    Task Force MemberProtocol for Monitoring Systemic Immunosuppressive Medications, Department of Dermatology
  50. 2009 - 2011
    MemberSpecialty Clinics Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  51. 2009 - 2010
    MemberHoliday Party Planning Committee, Department of Dermatology
  52. 2009
    AdvisorMedical Edge from Mayo Clinic, Department of Dermatology
  53. 2009 - present
    MemberKnowledge Content Board - Dermatology, AskMayoExpert
  54. 2009 - present
    MemberSection of Community Dermatology, Department of Dermatology
  55. 2009 - present
    MemberDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Dermatology
  56. 2009 - present
    MemberMedical Dermatology Society
  57. 2008 - present
    MemberConnective Tissue Disease Interest Group, Department of Dermatology
  58. 2008 - present
    MemberThe O'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
  59. 2008 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Dermatology
  60. 2005 - 2009
    MemberDermatology Foundation
  61. 2005 - 2009
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatology
  62. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  63. 2005 - present
    MemberMinnesota Dermatological Society
  64. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  65. 2000 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.