Dr. Richard Sontheimer, MD – Salt Lake City, UT

Summary

Richard Sontheimer, MD, is a dermatologist based in Salt Lake City, UT, with extensive experience in conditions such as dermatomyositis and lupus erythematosus. He holds a medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his dermatology residency at the same institution. His career includes academic positions such as Professor of Dermatology at the University of Utah since 2009, and previous roles at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Iowa. Sontheimer has served as a visiting scientist and held significant leadership roles throughout his career. He is recognized for his contributions to dermatology with awards including the Master Dermatologist Award from the American Academy of Dermatology. His research work is published in various dermatology and medical journals.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1978 - 1979
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1976 - 1978
University of Utah HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
University of Utah HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1972

UT State Medical License 2008 - 2028
OK State Medical License 2005 - 2010
TX State Medical License 1976 - 2010
IA State Medical License 1998 - 2005
LA State Medical License 1973 - 1984
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology Dermatological Immunology/Diagnostic & Laboratory Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Master Dermatologist Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
Masters Designation Award American College of Rheumatology, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

PubMed

Chronic eczematous eruptions of aging: a clinical practice review.
J Skylar Westerdahl, Richard D Sontheimer
Annals of Translational Medicine. 2026-06-30
Long-term management challenges in postmyopathic dermatomyositis.
Brenna G Kelly, Richard D Sontheimer
Dermatology Online Journal. 2025-11-14
Distinctive clinical features are found in dermatomyositis patients with skin of color.
Michelle Lee, L Steven Brown, Richard Sontheimer, Benjamin F Chong
Archives of Dermatological Research. 2024-11-26

$Dermatologist, Rheumatologist Discuss Refractory Cutaneous Lupus Case$
Dermatologist, Rheumatologist Discuss Refractory Cutaneous Lupus CaseSeptember 5th, 2022
Dermcast.tv Dermatology PodcastsMarch 24th, 2016

Mechanisms Of Cutaneous Injury In Lupus ErythematosusNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–2001
Immunodermatology Fellowship Training ProgramNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1990–1998
Mechanisms Of Cutaneous Injury In Lupus ErythematosusNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1986–1997
Research Career Development Award. "Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Cutaneous LE"National Institutes of Health1987–1992
Mechanisms Of Cutaneous Injury In Lupus ErythematosusNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–1991

Committee Chairperson, Faculty Engagement Committee, University of Utah Department of Dermatology 2015 - 2017
Member, Working Committee, 2017 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria for Adult and Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Their Major Subgroups 2012 - 2017
Member, 3rd International Conference on Cutaneous LE and Related Disorders, Edinburgh, Scotland, Organizing Committee 2012 - 2013
Committee Head, Planning Committee, Practical Dermatology for Primary Care CME Course, University of Utah Department of Dermatology 2010 - 2017
Member, 2nd International Conference on Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. Kyoto, Japan, Organizing Committee 2008 - 2009

Consultant, CelgeneAd hoc consultancy for drug development strategies for autoimmune skin disorders2016 - Present