Dermatology Practice • Arizona

Ariel Darnall, DO U.S. Board-Certified Dermatologist

Comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology, including skin-cancer diagnosis and treatment. American Board of Dermatology subspecialty certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Dermatologist, English Dermatology San Tan Valley since July 2024 Former Chief Resident, HonorHealth Dermatology

  • American Board of Dermatology certified
  • Arizona Osteopathic Physician License 011046
Current Practice

English Dermatology, July 2024–present.

Current responsibilities span comprehensive dermatology and the diagnosis, treatment and surgical care of skin cancer.

Professional record Role details sourced from the supplied CV.

Comprehensive practice
Medical, surgical, pediatric, cosmetic and complex dermatologic care.
Skin cancer and Mohs surgery
Skin-cancer diagnosis and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery.
Frozen-section interpretation
Independent interpretation of frozen sections during Mohs micrographic surgery.
Surgical repair
Repairs involving flaps, grafts and layered closures.
Laboratory oversight
Oversight of quality assurance and compliance for a CLIA-certified Mohs laboratory.

Clinical breadth

  • Medical dermatology
  • Surgical dermatology
  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Complex dermatologic diagnosis and care
  • Skin-cancer assessment and treatment
  • Cosmetic dermatology
  • Clinical research and professional service

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Career and Training

Professional development, at a glance.

A concise timeline of current practice, postgraduate training and education.

Professional record Dates and roles sourced from the supplied CV.

  1. July 2024–present

    English Dermatology

    Dermatologist at English Dermatology San Tan Valley.

  2. July 2023–June 2024

    Chief Resident

    HonorHealth Dermatology Residency.

  3. July 2021–June 2024

    Dermatology Residency

    HonorHealth Dermatology Residency.

  4. July 2020–June 2021

    Internal Medicine Preliminary Year

    HonorHealth.

  5. August 2016–May 2020

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

    Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.

  6. September 2010–March 2015

    Biological Sciences and Medical Humanities

    Drexel University: B.S. in Biological Sciences, Pathobiology concentration, and Certificate in Medical Humanities.

Qualifications

U.S. specialist training and certification.

Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology certification, granted in 2024. The independent record below shows certified and in good standing, with participation in continuing certification.
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
American Board of Dermatology subspecialty certification, granted in 2025. The independent record below shows certified and in good standing, with participation in continuing certification.
Medical license
Arizona Osteopathic Physician License 011046.
Professional designation
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), a U.S. professional designation.
Credential Verification

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Leadership, Research and Service

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Leadership responsibilities, recognition, publications, presentations and community service.

Professional record Role and recognition details sourced from the supplied CV.

Chief Resident leadership
  • Developed the residency didactic schedule.
  • Organized and participated in Grand Rounds.
  • Coordinated resident schedules.
  • Represented residents with faculty and hospital administration.
Recognition
  • Research Excellence award, 2024.
  • Top-three poster recognition at the San Diego Dermatology Symposium, 2022.
Community service
American Academy of Dermatology community skin-cancer screening service, July 2021–March 2024.

Selected publications

  1. A Review of Neoadjuvant PD-1 Inhibitors in the Setting of Cutaneous Malignancies The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 18(5), 30–35, 2025 • First author.
    PubMed record
  2. Iatrogenic Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Azelaic Acid Complicating Rosacea Dermatitis, 35(2), 192–194, 2024 • Second author.
    PubMed record
  3. Rare Case of Hepatic Involvement Caused by Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Clinical Rheumatology, 42(9), 2519–2520, 2023 • First author.
    PubMed record
  4. Cutaneous Prostate Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as Cellulitis SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 7(3), 829–833, 2023 • First author.
    Journal article
  5. Eyelid Allergic Contact Dermatitis Masking Dermatomyositis Contact Dermatitis, 88(2), 164–166, 2023 • First author.
    PubMed record
  6. Clinical Efficacy of Human Split-thickness Skin Allograft in Patients With Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Case Series Wounds: A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice, 34(6), 165–174, 2022 • Second author.
    PubMed record
  7. Types and Prevalence of Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Prolonged N95 and Simple Mask Usage During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 36(10), 1805–1810, 2022 • First author.
    PubMed record

Selected primary-author presentations

  • Necrolytic Migratory Erythema Disguised as Contact Dermatitis Oral presentation, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Gross and Microscopic, March 2024.
  • Cutaneous Prostate Carcinoma Masquerading as Cellulitis Oral presentation, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Gross and Microscopic, March 2023.
  • Types and Prevalence of Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Prolonged N95 and Simple Mask Usage during the COVID-19 Pandemic Oral and poster presentations, San Diego Dermatology Symposium, March 2022.
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