James Harnisch, MD | Division of Dermatology

Clinical Professor

Division of Dermatology

Director, Seattle Regional Hansen’s Disease Center

Faculty Information

Biography

Dr. James Harnisch is a board certified physician practicing dermatology at UW Medicine since 1971. Dr. Harnisch is the Director of the Seattle Regional Hansen’s Disease Center and a Consulting Physician for the Seattle-King County Dept. of Health. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Seattle Dermatological Society, International Leprosy Association, American Academy of Dermatology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Education & Training:

Ohio State University

Columbus OH

1969

Dermatology Residency

University of Washington

Seattle WA

1973-1976

B.S.

University of Notre Dame

South Bend IN

1965

Honors:

American Biographical Institute Board of International Research: Man of the Year in Medicine and Healthcare

2009

Contact

Phone:

(206) 744-2173

Mailing Address:

Harborview Medical Center
325 - 9th Avenue
Dermatology, Box 359763
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
Fax: 206-744-2283

Research & Clinical Interests

Clinical Interests:

Hansen's Disease Clinic at Harborview Medical Center and private practice

Publications

Publications:

Geisler, WM, Harrington, RD, Wallis, CK, Harnisch, JP, Liles, WC: Broad Spectrum of Dermatologic Manifestations Caused by Mycobacterium Haemophilum Infection. Arch Dermatol 138: 229-230, 2002.

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