
Mohammad Jafferany MD FRCP, DFAPA, MCPS (Derm.) (He/him)
Psychosomatic Medicine
Professor of Psychodermatology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Central Michigan University, Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine
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3201 Hallmark CtSaginaw, MI 48603
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Summary
- Dr. Mohammad Jafferany is a psychiatrist/psychodermatologist based in Saginaw, MI, with a subspecialty in psychodermatology. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Washington. He has been a professor at Central Michigan University Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine in Saginaw, MI. Dr. Jafferany is experienced in treating trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, delusion of parasitosis, and other psychocutaneous disorders. He has published more than 225 peer reviewed articles in journals and edited/authored 8 books on Psychodermatology. He is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and president of Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America. He is also member board of directors of International Society of Dermatology. He is an invited International speaker on Psychodermatology and has conducted Psychodermatology workshops in different parts of the world.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006 - 2008
Hennepin Healthcare/Regions HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2003 - 2006
Jinnah sind medical niversityClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2021 - 2028
VA State Medical License 2020 - 2028
ID State Medical License 2017 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2008 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2006 - 2009
MN State Medical License 2003 - 2007
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished fellowship from American psychiatric Association
- Recipient of Prof. Stefania Jablonska Medal 2024 POlish Society of Dermatology, 2024
- Honorary Membership Dermatology Societies of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Poland, 2015, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Psychocutaneous Disorders in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Narrative Review.Isabella J Tan, Alexis Mitelman, Mohammad Jafferany
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2026-05-01 - Navigating ethical challenges in psychodermatology care where mental health is stigmatized.Tarek Zieneldien, Sophia Ma, Jane M Grant-Kels, Mohammad Jafferany
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-05-01 - Neuropsychiatric Outcomes of IL-17 and IL-23 Inhibitors in Dermatology: Risks, Benefits, and Clinical Implications.Isabella J Tan, Alexis Mitelman, Mohammad Jafferany
International Journal of Dermatology. 2026-05-01
Journal Articles
- Multidisciplinary and Holistic Models of Care for Patients with Dermatologic Disease and Psychosocial ComorbidityMohammad Jafferany, MD, JAMA Dermatology
Authored Content
- Special Consideration for Patients with Morgellons Disease, Even Among Psychodermatology Patients?—ReplyAugust 2020
- Special Consideration for Patients with Morgellons Disease, Even Among Psychodermatology Patients?—ReplyAugust 2020
Press Mentions
‘More Than Physical’: Addressing the Mental, Social Impact of Hyperhidrosis in TeensMay 6th, 2025
Should You Be Seeing a Psychodermatologist?June 22nd, 2021- Your Brain Is Probably Pretty Stressed Right NowNovember 3rd, 2020
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