Dr. Somaira Nowsheen
Overview
Somaira Nowsheen, MD, joined The Iowa Clinic Dermatology department because of its stellar reputation in patient care and collaborative, physician-owned environment, which aligns with her dedication to innovative treatments and comprehensive care. Fascinated by the complexity of the skin and its crucial role in overall health, Dr. Nowsheen specialized in dermatology, where she enjoys diagnosing and treating a diverse range of conditions across all age groups. The variety in cases and collaboration with other specialties make her work both challenging and rewarding. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dr. Nowsheen grew up traveling the world but has spent most of her time in the Midwest. Outside of work, she enjoys following sports, like Formula 1, NFL, and soccer, hiking, traveling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants. If she weren’t a healthcare provider, she might have pursued a career as a scientist, with a particular interest in cancer biology.
Dr. Nowsheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL). Her top areas of expertise are Scalded Skin Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Acne.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL).
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Locations
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 48574
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Birt-Hogg-Dube SyndromeDr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL)Dr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL).
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Nowsheen isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.