Dr. Maryam Safaee is a board-certified dermatologist whose career bridges clinical care, education, media, and innovation. Born in Iran and raised in North America, she spent most of her formative years in Salt Lake City, Utah, in a vibrant Iranian-American household that cherished both Persian heritage and the culture of their adopted homeland. This unique upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for the diversity of ways people experience health, beauty, and identity—an outlook that naturally shaped her path into dermatology.

For Dr. Safaee, dermatology represents the perfect blend of clinical rigor and a visual, hands-on approach to care. Alongside her medical career, she developed a passion for education and media, recognizing the need to combat the widespread misinformation surrounding skin and hair. From clinic visits to digital platforms, she sees education as a powerful form of advocacy. Whether mentoring residents, launching a haircare brand, or creating accessible content, her mission remains constant: to help people better understand their skin, their hair, and ultimately, themselves.

Medicine has always been a part of Dr. Safaee’s life—she grew up in a family of doctors—but it was her volunteer work in clinics during college that solidified her calling. Seeing the impact of truly listening to patients, ensuring they felt seen and heard, inspired her to practice medicine with both clinical expertise and empathy at its core.

Her professional achievements reflect this commitment. As Chief of Dermatology at the VA, she leads with purpose—mentoring the next generation of physicians, building systems that elevate patient outcomes, and improving care for a population with complex medical and psychosocial needs. Equally significant is the creation of ManeRX, her dermatologist-developed haircare line. Born from conversations with patients and an awareness of cultural gaps in haircare solutions, ManeRX merges science, heritage, and design into products that empower people to embrace their healthiest selves.

Beyond titles and innovations, Dr. Safaee takes the greatest pride in the everyday moments: patients who feel heard, residents who feel supported, and communities empowered through knowledge. Her philosophy of care is simple yet profound—start by listening. She believes that the best outcomes arise when physicians take time to understand not just the condition, but the person behind it. Practicing evidence-based medicine with a culturally competent, personalized approach, she partners with her patients in their journey to wellness.

At every stage of her career—whether in the clinic, at the bedside, in mentorship, or through media—Dr. Safaee continues to use her expertise and voice to bridge gaps, elevate care, and advocate for health and beauty that are inclusive, informed, and deeply human.