Teledermatology Projects
Dermatology is one of the most requested medical services, but also one of the least accessible, especially for patients in under-resourced regions and geographically challenged areas of the world. Typical wait times for vulnerable populations range from 9-18 months. Care is often given on a volunteer basis and can be erratic or low quality.
DermaTocracy links primary care providers to dermatologists via an asynchronous teledermatology app. DICOM images are available for viewing and consultation by local, board certified dermatologists and reports are sent back to the primary care providers on a regular basis. Current and historical images are electronically archived and accessible. This system identifies patients who need one-on-one live dermatology consultations and provides that service within the workflow of the general dermatology service.
American Samoa
In 2022, the teledermatology system was activated at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center serving the general outpatient population. This is part of the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center serving the people of the North Pacific Islands.
Bangladesh
Teledermatology serving the Rohingya People at the Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangaldesh. Project initiated in December 2019 and continues today with philanthropic support.
Kenya & Uganda
The teledermatology system was started through AMPATH/Indiana University at the Eldoret, Kenya site in 2018. Through NIH and NCI grants, we have implemented the teledermatology system to include 12 sites in both Kenya and Uganda, primarily serving people living with HIV.
Mexico
Teledermatology project in Monterrey, Mexico with patients from the Secretaría de Salud de Nuevo León and dermatologists from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. In the next two years, the teledermatology system will be implemented in two more sites in Mexico.
Nepal
Plans are underway to link the Dhulikhel University Department of Dermatology to 22 outreach clinics within the Dhulikhel University system. In addition, the Dhulikhel University Department of Dermatology will be working with the teledermatology program for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Samaritan House
Samaritan House is part of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics and is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their primary care providers are linked to a volunteer dermatologist through our teledermatology system.
