Marcus Zaayman MD

Dermatologic Surgery

Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellow

Summary

Medicine as a field is constantly evolving, and it requires a curiosity and drive to pursue knowledge. Continued learning, in my mind, plays a very important role in improving patient outcomes as well as their experience. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunities that I have had. I love the Medical Field, and the drive that exists to improve all facets for patients.

Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2017
The University of Texas at DallasBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Major Honors, 2008 - 2012

Veterans Affairs Outstanding Resident Award Department of Veterans Affairs Temple Texas, 2025
Resident Teaching Award University of North Texas, 2018
Honors in Ob/Gyn Clerkship Texas A&M, 2016

PubMed

Surgical Treatment of Trichoblastic Carcinoma: A Systematic Review.
Kaycee Nguyen, Mojahed Mohammad K Shalabi, Aaron Chen, Marcus Zaayman, Benjamin F Kelley
International Journal of Dermatology. 2026-05-01
Repair of a Large Ear Defect Including the Triangular Fossa.
Marcus Zaayman, Mojahed Mohammad K Shalabi, Hannah R Riva, Chad D Housewright
Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2026-04-30
Reconstruction of a Large, Central Forehead Defect After Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using the Innovative Horizontal Double-Banner Transposition "Buffalo-Flap" Technique.
Mojahed Mohammad K Shalabi, Mohamad Jabin, Marcus Zaayman, Wasiq Nadeem, Matthew K Lee
Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2026-01-01

Journal Articles

Surgical outcomes of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin treated with Mohs micrographic surgery and excision: A systematic review
 Remmert N, Sohail N, Shalabi M, Zaayman M, Parekh P, Housewright C, JAAD Reviews, 3/2025
IL-17 and -23 Inhibitors for the treatment of psoriasis
 Batta S, Khan R, Zaayman M, Limmer A, Kivelevitch D, Menter A, EMJ Allergy Immunol, 4/2023

Abstracts/Posters

Surgical Treatment of Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review
 Nguyen K, Long S, Mithani N, Shalabi M, Zaayman M, Kelley B, Tolkachjov SN, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 10/2025
Surgical Treatment of Trichoblastic Carcinoma: A Systematic Review
 Nguyen K, Chen A, Shalabi M, Zaayman M, Kelley B, Tolkachjov SN, American Society for Dermatology Surgery, 10/2025
Reconstruction of a Full Thickness Defect of the Alar Rim
 Ha O, Lopez M, Zaayman M, Housewright C, Texas Dermatologic Society Fall, 9/2025

Lectures

Case Presentations from the Host Institution
Texas Dermatologic Society - 9/2024
Bullous Pemphigoid induced by Pembrolizumab
Skin & Tumor Board, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX - 1/5/2022
BAP1-inactivated melanocytic tumors & BAP1 Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
Skin & Tumor Board, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX - 8/2020

Other

The Role of Histone Deacetylase III in Huntington Pathogenesis
Zaayman M, Senior Honors Thesis
Richardson Texas - 5/2012

Dermatology Clinical Research Fellow2020 - 2022
Medical Student ResearcherAccepted to the Summer Research Program at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Presented a poster of work: Zaayman M, Kuruba R, Coleman E, Reddy SD. (2014) The Time-Course of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition and Recovery Following Organophosphate Intoxication in Rats.2014 - 2014
Undergraduate Student ResearcherResearched and wrote a senior honors thesis to receive Major Honors in Biology: The Role of Histone De-acetylase III in Huntington Pathogenesis.2011 - 2012