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Brayden Forbes, MD

DERMATOLOGY

Layton Parkway

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Brayden Forbes, MD is a Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon at our Parkway clinic. As a Utah native, Dr. Forbes grew up in Salt Lake City where he attended the University of Utah for both his undergraduate studies and for medical school. Following graduation, he completed his medical internship at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, a Stanford-affiliated hospital in San Jose, California. He then completed his Dermatology Residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Forbes has a calm demeanor, and adept surgical skills, and is a lifelong learner who enjoys providing the latest evidence-based approaches for his patients. Additionally, his love for listening and getting to know people is what makes him a great doctor. He feels that “every person who walks through our clinic doors comes with the hope of finding relief for a problem they have, however big or small. For me, it is a special opportunity to honor that hope and provide competence and compassion in caring for them.”

Together, he and his wife Sarah have 3 children. In his free time, Dr. Forbes enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, gardening, playing tennis, pickleball, and lawn games.

Some notable awards and honors of his include:

  • Chief Resident, University of Arizona
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Doug C. Heiner, MD, Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Stenberg-Cronkite Scholar for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Daniel K. Wong, MD, Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Hubbard Foundation Scholarship, University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Beehive Honor Society, University of Utah
  • Owl & Key Honor Society, University of Utah

Education

  • Dermatology Residency – University of Arizona, Tucson
  • Internship – Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program, San Jose, California
  • M.D. – University of Utah School of Medicine
  • B.S. – Biology, University of Utah

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Joined Tanner Clinic in 2022

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Chief Resident, University of Arizona 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 
  • Doug C. Heiner, MD, Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine 
  • Stenberg-Cronkite Scholar, for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine 
  • Daniel K. Wong, MD, Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence, University of Utah School of Medicine 
  • Hubbard Foundation Scholarship, University of Utah School of Medicine 
  • Beehive Honor Society, University of Utah 
  • Owl & Key Honor Society, University of Utah 

ACCEPTED INSURANCE

All insurance accepted by Tanner Clinic.

  • Dermatology
  • Acne
  • Age Spots
  • Moles (nevi) and atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)
  • Perioral Dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Rashes
  • Atypical Nevi
  • Dermoscopy for lesions of concern
  • Eczematous Eruptions
  • Rosacea
  • Skin cancer prevention
  • Skin cancer excisions
  • Total body skin exams
  • Vitiligo

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