Patient Care

Elie Saliba, MD

Clinical Assistant professor

Program Director, Residency in Dermatology

Dr. Elie Saliba is a dermatologist specializing in dermatopathology and rheumatologic dermatology. He currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine and is the Director of the Residency Program in Dermatology. Dr. Saliba completed two highly competitive subspecialty fellowships n the United States. The first was a Dermatopathology Fellowship at Boston University, where he received extensive training in the histopathologic diagnosis of complex skin disorders. The second was a Fellowship in Rheumatologic Dermatology and Immunodermatology at Brown University, where he gained advanced expertise in connective tissue diseases and autoimmune skin conditions. Dr. Saliba has a strong interest in connective tissue diseases, hair and scalp disorders, and diagnostic dermatopathology. He is a recipient of multiple academic scholarships and several prestigious awards, has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and scientific abstracts. He has also presented his work at numerous national and international dermatology conferences. 

Education and Training

Professional Memberships and Organizations

Selected Publications

  1. Saliba E, Bhawan J. Aberrant Expression of Immunohistochemical Markers in Malignant Melanoma: A Review. Dermatopathology (Basel). (2021 Aug) 8(3):359-370. doi:10.3390/dermatopathology8030040.
  2. Saliba E, Goldberg LJ. Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm: Report of two cases and review. J Cutan Pathol. (2022 May) 49(5):482-486. doi: 10.1111/cup.14187. 
  3. Saliba E, Qureshi AA. Use of the rapid scoop biopsy forceps to perform biopsies in difficult-to-reach areas. J Cosmet Dermatol. (2022 Dec) 21(12):7226-7227. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15371.
  4. Shah A, Saliba E. Gender and Ethnic Disparities in Teledermatology Clinical Trial Participants: Cross-sectional Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov-Registered Trials. JMIR Dermatol. (2023) 6:e46031
  5. Paiva ML, Yumeen S, Saliba E, DiMarco C. Indolent systemic mastocytosis and aleukemic mast cell leukemia: Subtle diagnostic differences with distinct management approaches. JAAD Case Rep. (2023 Apr) 36:63-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.04.009.
  6. Paiva ML, Yumeen S, Kahn BJ, Nan H, Cho E, Saliba E, Qureshi A. Coffee, Citrus, and Alcohol: A Review of What We Drink and How it May Affect our Risk for Skin Cancer. Yale J Biol Med. (2023 Jun) 96(2):205-210. doi: 10.59249/EVKO3455. 
  7. Shah A, Yumeen S, Qureshi A, Saliba E. Off-Label Use of Baricitinib in Dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol. (2023) 22(8):795-801. doi:10.36849/jdd.7360.
  8. Shah A, Wahood S, Guermazi D, Brem CE, Saliba E. Skin and Syntax: Large Language Models in Dermatopathology. Dermatopathology (Basel). (2024 Feb) 11(1):101-111. doi: 10.3390/dermatopathology11010009. 
  9. Khatri S, Shah A, Yumeen S, Saliba E. Analysis of Dermatology Journal Policy Toward Artificial Intelligence. J Cutan Med Surg.  (2024 May-Jun) 28(3):304-305. doi: 10.1177/12034754241238709.
  10. Guermazi D, Shah A, Yumeen S, Saliba E. The use of biologics and JAK inhibitors in the management of moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa treatment: a scoping review. Arch Dermatol Res. (2024 May) 316(6):259. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03121-x.
  11. Saliba E, Shah A, Wahood S, Chrabieh R. Noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population. Curr Opin Pediatr.  (2024 Aug) 36(4):425-430. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000001374.
  12. Shah A, Khatri S, Yumeen S, Saliba E. Sentiment Analysis of EPSOLAY (Microencapsulated Benzoyl Peroxide 5%) on Reddit: Pre- and Post-FDA Approval. J Drugs Dermatol. (2024 Jun) 23(6):e149-e150. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7855. 
  13. Guermazi D, Shah A, Yumeen S, Vance T, Saliba E. Skinformatics: Navigating the big data landscape of dermatology. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol.  (2024 Dec) 38(12):2217-2224. doi: 10.1111/jdv.20319.
  14. Guermazi D, Saliba E. The Genetics and Evolution of Human Pigmentation. Biology (Basel). (2025 Aug) 14(8):1026. doi: 10.3390/biology14081026. 
  15. Guermazi D, Saliba E. Advanced Skin Imaging Techniques for Patients with Skin of Color: Clinical and Technological Insights. Dermatol Pract Concept. (2025 Oct) 15(4):e20255762. doi: 10.5826/dpc.1504a5762. 
  16. Guermazi D, Khemchandani S, Wahood S, Nguyen C, Saliba E. Translating Features to Findings: Deep Learning for Melanoma Subtype Prediction. Dermatopathology (Basel). (2025 Nov) 12(4):42. doi: 10.3390/dermatopathology12040042.