Dr. Steele is a double board-certified dermatologist, facial cosmetic surgeon and Mohs micrographic surgeon.
ABOUT DR. BLAKE STEELE
Born and raised in Orem, Utah, Dr. Steele is excited to be back home practicing dermatology and facial cosmetic surgery. After attending Brigham Young University, Dr. Steele attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. As one of the top students in his graduating class, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
He then completed a one year internship in internal medicine and a three year dermatology residency at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic, training in general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.
Dr. Steele went on to complete a Mohs micrographic surgery at Geisinger Health System and a facial cosmetic surgery fellowship at the Chestnut Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Steele is board certified with the American Board of Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatology.
PERSONAL LIFE
Growing up in Utah county, Dr. Steele spent much of his childhood in the beautiful Utah mountains. He met his wife, Michelle, while they were attending high school in Orem. Ten years of medical training took their family of 6 to different locations throughout the United States including Richmond, Virginia; Cleveland, Ohio; Danville, Pennsylvania and Spokane, Washington. At each place they made dear friends and memorable experiences. However, Dr. Steele is thrilled to be back home in Utah. He loves to spend time with his wife and four kids enjoying Utah outdoors in all four seasons. He’s excited to be practicing at Marion Plastic Surgery, where he offers facial cosmetic surgery, dermatologic oncology, and general dermatology services to our wonderful patients.
He loves all things outdoors. Many of his interests include skiing/snowboarding, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, athletics, working out, wake surfing, boating, hunting, Jiu jitsu. He and his family love to spend time with family and friends and get to take advantage of such an amazing place to live.
PUBLICATIONS
- Steele R, Bosley R, Chesnut C, (2022) Deep Temporal Fascia Graft for Cosmetic Treatment of A-Frame
Hollowing: A novel surgical technique for periorbital rejuvenation. Pending submission to PRS Journal - Poe E, Bosley R, Steele R, Chesnut C, (2022) The Oculocardiac and Trigeminocardiac Reflex:
A Review and Key Implications to Dermatologic Surgery. Pending publication in Dermatologic Surgery - Johnston C, Bosley R, Steele R, Chesnut C (2022) Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Dermatologic and
Cosmetic Surgery. Pending publication in Dermatologic Surgery - Steele R, Bosley R, Chesnut C, (2022) Book Chapter: Blepharoplasty, Lower Facelift and Brow Lift. In:
Procedural Dermatology: Postresidency and Fellowship Compendium, Volume 2, Ch. 18. Thieme India;
Anticipated print date 10/2022 - Steele R, Susong J, Vidimos A, (2021) Book Chapter. In: Vidimos AT, Travelute CT, Poblete-Lopez C,
Billingsley EM, eds. Dermatologic Surgery. New York and Stuttgart: Thieme; Anticipated print date 10/2022 - Steele R, MD, et al. Use of Extranasal Bilobed Transposition Flaps in Cutaneous
Reconstructive Surgery at 2 Institutions, Dermatologic Surgery: January 09, 2020 – Volume Publish
Ahead of Print – Issue – doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002319 - Steele R, Tayler J, Aneja S, (2018) Book Chapter: Skin Disorders in Athletes: Professional and
Recreational Sports. In: John S., Johanson J., Rustemeyer T., Elsner P., Maibach H. (eds) Kanerva’s
Occupational Dermatology. Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-402215-5_186-2 - Steele R, Nugent WH, Frisch S, Ferrell J, Ortega-Loayza AG, Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Pregnancy: An
Example of Abnormal Inflammation and Challenging Treatment. Br J Dermatol. 2016 Jan;174(1):77-87. doi:
10.1111 - Leib AE, Steele R, Ortega-Loayza A, Scattered Targetoid Papules and Mucosal Erosions After Vaccination.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Oct;75(4):e129-e130. doi: 10.1016
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
- Steele R, Reese E, Nummular Dermatitis: Itchy, Burning Rash that Recurs on the Legs Every Winter. The
Clinical Advisor. 2016 March;48 - Steele R, Blechman AB, & Wilson BB. Hailey-Hailey Disease (Familial Benign Chronic Pemphigus). Consultant. 2015, Sep
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Geisinger Health System
Chestnut Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Steele R, Chesnut C, Kossintseva I, Periocular reconstruction: From Simple to Complex. Presented at American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Conference, 2022. Philadelphia, PA
Steele R, HIV Associated Lichenoid Dermatosis Masquerading in Patient with Presumed Large Granular
Lymphocytic Leukemia. Presented at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Conference, 2019.
Washington D.C. Gross and Micro SymposiumSteele R, Knabel D, Unwala R, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Dermatology Order Set Quality
Improvement Project. Presented at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Dermatology Annual
Research Day, 2019. Cleveland, OHSteele R, Indolent Epidermotropic CD8+ Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma in a 46-year-old Woman. Presented
at: Cleveland Dermatologic Society, 2018. Cleveland, OHSteele R, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris-like Drug Eruption Induced by Ponatinib. Presented at: Cleveland
Dermatologic Society, 2018. Cleveland, OHSteele R, Hansen C, Booth G. The Relationship Between Anti-cancer Activity and Anti-oxidant Level of
Superfoods. Presented at: Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibility Conference;
2011 Washington, DC.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Steele R, Wong C, Piliang M, Warren C, Indolent Epidermotropic CD8+ Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma in a 46-year-old Woman; Presented at: American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Conference, 2018.
Chicago, IL - Tzur L, Knabel D, Steele R, Taege A, Bergfeld W, Vij A, Disseminated Kaposi Sarcoma in a Patient with Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome; Presented at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Conference, 2018. San Diego, CA
- Steele R, Leib A, Ortega-Loayza A. Erythema Multiforme Major: A Complication of Smallpox Vaccination.
Presented at: Southeastern Consortium for Dermatology, 2015. Winston-Salem, NC - Steele R, Young J, Ambrose S, Powers C, Dodson K. Severe Necrotizing Pharyngitis in a Patient with
Lymphoma of Waldeyer’s Ring: A Case Report and Literature Review. Presented at: VCU Student Honors
Day; 2014. Richmond, VA.