Markus Daniel Boos, MD, PhD
Dermatology, Vascular Anomalies
On staff since July 2015
Academic Title: Associate Professor
Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research
"My interest in Dermatology stemmed from my mother's diagnosis of melanoma, as well as my interest in our immune system. It was when I started caring for children with skin disorders, however, that I knew I had found my calling. Specializing in pediatric dermatology brings me so much joy: from a patient's smile when discussing Pokemon, Paw Patrol and superheroes with them, to improving a parent's understanding of their child's skin condition or advocating for the health and well-being of the children and families I am lucky enough to serve. I am so grateful to be entrusted by parents to care for their children, and to have the opportunity to do something that I love every day."
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Biography
Markus Boos, MD, PhD is an attending pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is also the Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Washington.
Dr. Boos was raised in the suburbs of Detroit and received a BA in Biology and Economics from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI. He subsequently joined the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Chicago, where he obtained his MD and a PhD degree in Immunology. He completed an internship in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital before joining the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania as a Dermatology resident. There he served as chief resident during his final year before completing a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Boos enjoys caring for all children with skin disorders but has a special interest in LGBTQIA2S+ health, the effects of climate change (including wildfires) on the skin, and the cutaneous manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PIDDs). When not seeing patients, you can find him teaching residents, giving talks and working to reduce healthcare disparities.
As a gay father, Markus enjoys watching Survivor and playing Mario Kart with his twin boys. He also enjoys weightlifting, biking and swimming in Lake Washington. He cheers for the North Seattle Titans, the Hazel Wolf Wolfpack, the 'Hawks, M's, Detroit Red Wings and San Antonio Spurs.
Dr. Boos, like all of Seattle Children's, values diversity and welcomes all patients and their families, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our clinic is a safe space where everyone is valued for who they are. -
Patient Testimonials
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Dr. Boos is so polite, patient, and caring. Wouldn't want to take my daughter anywhere else. We drive over two hours just to see him.
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Dr. Boos is very friendly with my daughter and uses convincing and comforting words.
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Awards and Honors
Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date Seattles Top Doctor 2016 Seattle Met Magazine 2016 Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor 2021 2010-2011 Intern of the Year Comer Childrens Hospital Residency Program Senior Residents University of Washington Pediatrics Residency Program Award for Outstanding Faculty Teaching 2017-18 2010 Pritzker School of Medicine Outstanding Achievement Award Awarded to a graduating senior for the most outstanding achievement during 4 years of medical school 2008, 2010 Students Teaching Students Award Awarded by Pritzker medical students for excellence as a teaching assistant University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 2008-2009 University of Chicago Committee on Immunology Best Dissertation Award Awarded for the most outstanding performance in the field of Immunology University of Chicago Committee on Immunology University of Washington School of Medicine Outstanding Research Mentor Award 2021 2010 Gold Humanism Honor Society University of Chicago Chapter 2010 Alpha Omega Alpha Illinois Beta Chapter 2021 University of Washington Dermatology Residency Program John E. Olerud Resident Teaching Award Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor 2020 2011 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award University of Chicago Chapter 2014 Edward Bondi Teaching Award Awarded to the dermatology resident "who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the teaching and mentoring of medical students" Perelman School of Medicine Students (U. Pennsylvania) -
Publications
Manuscripts in Refereed Journals
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Boos MD, Ginsberg BA, Peebles JKPrescribing isotretinoin for transgender youth: A pledge for more inclusive care.
30318854 Pediatric dermatology, 2018 Oct 15 -
Boos MD, Wine Lee L, Freedman JL, Novoa RA, Chu EY, Perman MJPresentation of Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia Associated with a GATA-1 Mutation Mimicking the Eruption of Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder.
26205501 Pediatric dermatology, 2015 Sept. : 32(5)e204-7 -
Goldbach H | McMahon C | Boos MDAn exophytic mass on the mandible of an immunocompromised man.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2014 Feb. : 58(4)540,596-7 -
Boos MD | Yokota Y | Eberl G | Kee BLMature natural killer cell and lymphoid tissue-inducing cell development requires Id2-mediated suppression of E protein activity.
PMC2118569 The Journal of experimental medicine, 2007 May 14 : 204(5)1119-30 -
Covelli I, Ahrens K, Onchiri F, Inwards-Breland D, Boos MDInfluence of Gender and Sexual Identity on Adolescent Skin Health
Pediatric Dermatology -
Boos MD, Yeung H, Inwards-Breland DDermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth, Part 1: An Update for the Dermatologist on Providing Inclusive Care
Pediatric Dermatology -
Boos MD, Bozarth X, Sidbury R, Cooper AB, Perez F, Chon C, Paras G, Amlie-Lefond CForehead location and segmental pattern of facial PWS predict risk of Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology -
Schachtel A, Dyer JA, Boos MDClimate Change and Pediatric Skin Health
International Journal of Women's Dermatology -
Boos, M., S.S. Samimi, A.L. Rook, A.C. Yan and E.J. Kim.Pityriasis Lichenoides and Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma: An Update on the Diagnosis and Management of the Most Common Benign and Malignant Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Diseases in Children
Curr Derm Rep, 2203-211 PMCID:DOI 10.1007/s13671-013-0054-x -
Kalus A, Boos MDCaring for transgender and gender-diverse patients in phototherapy settings: better practices
British Journal of Dermatology
Book Chapters
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Boos, M., K. Wanat and J. TreatHIV/AIDS-related Emergencies in Dermatology
Buka’s Emergencies in Dermatology
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Presentations
Presentation Title Event Location Date Acne: Our Most Challenging Cases (Transgender Health) Society for Pediatric Dermatology 47th Annual Meeting Indianapolis, IN July 2022 It Happens: Skin Cancers in Children Practical Approaches to Pediatric Dermatology in Primary Care Conference Philadelphia, PA May 2015 Lymphoproliferative Disorders of Childhood American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA March 2015 Childhood Pityriasis Lichenoides and Mycosis Fungoides: When Should I Worry?" American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA March 2015 Cryptococcus Concealed Within a Lesion of Kaposi Sarcoma in an HIV Positive Man American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting Denver, CO March 2014 Lipofibromatosis: An Institutional and Literature Review of an Uncommon Entity Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting Milwaukee, WI July 2013
Overview
- Board Certification(s)
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Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
- Medical/Professional School
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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Residency
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Fellowship
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Clinical Interests
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LGBTQIA2S+ health, interface of climate change and the skin, cutaneous manifestations of primary immunodeficiency disorders