Sasha Jazayeri

Dr. Jazayeri earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego in 1994, and his M.D. degree from St Georges University School of Medicine in 1999. He finished a residency in family medicine, in 2002, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey before completing his Dermatology residency training at Advanced Dermatology Center in San Diego, California, and subsequently in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005. Dr. Jazayeri  has been in private practice for over 20 years in Phoenix, Sun City West, and Payson Arizona. He practices general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, with emphasis on skin cancer detection and surgeries using MOHS technique.

Dr. Jazayeri has maintained a very active professional life, dividing up his time between private practice, conducting research studies, volunteer work, attending specialty meetings and teaching. Dr. Jazayeri is the former clinical director at the Physicians Skin Institute in Scottsdale, AZ. He is also the former clinical instructor and lecturer at the National Laser Institute where he has taught cosmetic procedures and skin conditions to doctors and nurses. He was also a former sitting member of the Hospital Ethics Committee at St. Mary's Hospital in New Jersey. Teaching is one of his biggest passions. This includes instructing and training physicians, resident physicians, nurses, heath care providers, and students for most of his entire career. 

Additionally, he has been the Principal Investigator in over 80 national and international research studies including psoriasis, dermatitis, skin cancer, precancers and acne.

He has published several articles in dermatology journals. In the past, the American Academy of Dermatology has recognized Dr. Jazayeri for his contributions as a physician participant in the free Melanoma and Skin Cancer Screening Programs. Dr. Jazayeri has volunteered his expertise with the Red Cross in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he treated patients in need. He has had newspaper and television appearances including one on CBS Evening News to educate the general public on the danger and risk of sun exposure. He has received several awards during his career including best doctor, best medical facility, and best dermatology practice in Payson.