Maya S Aravind, MD

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief, Medical School
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Maya S Aravind, MD
portrait of MAYA S ARAVIND, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
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  • About

    Dr. Maya Aravind is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics.

    Dr. Aravind serves as Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief for Dermatology. In this role, she provides operational leadership to enhance clinical processes and practice models with an emphasis on improving safety, access, and consistency of practice across all dermatology ambulatory care sites.

    Dr. Aravind received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and her master of science degree in clinical research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology. Dr. Aravind practiced dermatology in Tennessee and Texas before joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.

    Qualifications

    • Residency
      University of Michigan Medical School, Dermatology, Ann Arbor, United States
      2014 - 2017
    • Transitional Year
      Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center, Dearborn, MI, United States
      2013 - 2014
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
      University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, United States
      2008 - 2013
    • Master of Science (MS)
      Clinical Research Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2011 - 2012
    • Master of Arts (MA) Art History
      Columbia University, New York, United States
      2005 - 2008
    • Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
      Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
      2006 - 2007
    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Art History
      Princeton University, Princeton, United States
      2000 - 2004

    Research Overview

    - Quality improvement
    - Patient safety
    - General dermatology
    - Skin of color
    - Medical education

    Recent Publications

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    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Patient Education Aid for Electrodesiccation and Curettage in Low-Risk Skin Cancer
      Rose D, Gitin A, Chua Y, Lee E, Aravind MS, Cha K. 2026 Oct 15;
    • Journal Article
      Increasing the utilization of hydroxychloroquine blood level testing in lupus: A quality improvement project
      Saleh Z, Spranger E, Smeets-Parmalee S, Kahlenberg JM, Gherasim C, Slomiany C, Aravind MS, Shtein R, Selman S, Packard R, Ellies T, Devine A, Marder W, Somers E. Lupus Science and Medicine, 2026 Mar 30; 13 (1): DOI:10.1136/lupus-2026-002113
    • Presentation
      2026 Internal Medicine Board Review: Dermatology Review
      Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;
    • Presentation
      Art of Observation: Training the Clinical Eye Through Museum-Based Learning
      Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;
    • Presentation
      Brief Faculty Development Series Webinar: Handling a Patient Safety Event
      Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Art of Observation: A Longitudinal Arts-Focused Curriculum for Dermatology Residents
      Busschots M, Olivia R, Aravind MS. 2026 Mar 27;
    • Presentation
      Dermatology in Primary Care: Treatment, Procedures and Referral Guidelines
      Aravind MS. 2026 Aug 4;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Integrating Hydroxychloroquine Blood Tests for Optimal Lupus Management
      Saleh Z, Spranger E, Ellies T, Smeets S, Aravind MS, Slomiany C, Selman S, Gherasim C, Packard R, Devine A, Marder W, Somers E, Kahlenberg JM, Wright J, Shtein R. 2025 Oct 21;