Julie E Mervak, MD
Department of Dermatology
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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About
Dr. Julie Mervak is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine, where she provides medical dermatology care to patients of all ages. Dr. Mervak has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Mervak completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, serving as Chief Resident during her senior year. Following her residency, Dr. Mervak entered practice in Ann Arbor, then joined the Department of Dermatology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a Clinical Assistant Professor (2017-2022) and Director of Medical Student Education. Dr. Mervak was recruited to the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.
Dr. Mervak serves as the M3/M4 Dermatology Clerkship Director and a Faculty Career Advisor for University of Michigan medical students with an interest in dermatology.
Qualifications
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JAAD Editorial Mentorship ProgramJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology, United States
2022 - 2023
Other
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Teaching ScholarUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
2019 - 2020
Other
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Dermatology ResidencyUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Department of Dermatology, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2012 - 2015
Residency
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Chief ResidentUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Department of Dermatology, MI, United States
2014 - 2015
Chief Resident
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Transitional Year InternshipOakwood Hospital and Medical Center, Dearborn, MI, United States
2011 - 2012
Internship
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Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2007 - 2011
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Bachelor of Science in NursingUniversity of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2001 - 2005
Research Overview
Nail Disorders
Medical Student and Resident Education
Recent Publications
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Mervak JE. J Am Acad Dermatol, 2026 Nov; 95 (5): 1316 - 1317.Journal ArticleHighlights from JAAD Case Reports: November 2026.
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2026.08.088 PMID: 42660436 -
Mervak J. 2026 Aug 27;PresentationGrand Rounds: "Updates in medical and surgical nail pathology"
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Sanders M, Young K, Govea R, Mervak J, Cao S. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026 Jul 7; 95 (1): ab67Proceeding / Abstract / Poster71743 Asymptomatic hyperpigmented reticulated patches and subtle indurated plaques on the extremities as presentation of polyarteritis nodosa in skin of color
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2026.04.280 -
Mervak J. 2026 May 21;Presentation“Updates in medical and surgical nail pathology”
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Li BY, Hauptman M, Russell AJ, Baltz JO, Jellinek NJ, Mervak JE. Skin Appendage Disord, 2026 May 21;Journal ArticleType B Digital Mucous Cysts Can Present with Cuticle Thickening as a Clinical Clue.
DOI:10.1159/000552652 PMID: PMC13349386 -
Mervak J. 2026 May 21;Presentation“Updates in medical and surgical nail pathology"
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Mervak J. 2026 Apr 3;Presentation"Nail procedures"
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Siddiqui Z, Elkady D, Adame S, Mervak J. 2026 Apr 21;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterA 3-year-old with pink palmar papules: juvenile dermatomyositis with inverse Gottron papules