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Michael Tharp, MD, Dermatology, Brandon, FL

MichaelD.TharpMD

Dermatology Brandon, FL

Medical Director, True Blue Clinical Research

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Tharp is the Medical Director of True Blue Clinical Research in Tampa and Brandon, FL. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine, is boarded in Dermatology and Internal Medicine and has been in practice 43 years which includes clinical research. He is experienced in complex general dermatologic problems, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, mastocystosis and cutaneous malignancies. He has more than 170 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Dermatology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2020
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1981 - 2003
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1977 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 1996
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Benefits and Harms of Omalizumab Treatment in Adolescent and Adult Patients with Chronic Idiopathic (Spontaneous) Urticaria  
    Jonathan A Bernstein, Michael D Tharp, Ivo Abraham, JAMA

Lectures

  • Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema: What's New In Pathogenesis and Treatment 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/1/2019

Grant Support

  • Rodent And Human Skin MAST Cell CytotoxicityNational Cancer Institute1988–1990
  • MAST Cell Function In Human SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1986
  • MAST Cell Function In Human SkinNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Fellow/Past Member of the BOD
  • Society for Investigative Dermatology
    Member/Past Vice President
  • Dermatology Foundation
    Past President, Board of Directors
  • Chicago Dermatological Society
    Member
  • Noah Worcester Soc
    Member
  • Association of Professors of Dermatology
    Member/Past President
  • American Dermatological Assoc
    Member