Dr Gerami is interested in the clinical, histologic and molecular genetics of melanocytic neoplasms. As a clinical dermatologist he sees patients with a history of melanoma or dysplastic nevi and as a dermatopathologist he is focused in the histopathologic evaluation of melanocytic neoplasms. He has authored over 80 peer reviewed journal articles and numerous chapters in dermatologic textbooks. His research is primarily focused on the use of molecular diagnostics to improve diagnosis and prognostication of melanocytic neoplasms. Dr Gerami received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and received his residency at the University of Iowa Department of Dermatology followed by a fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Chicago.