Leah Hooey, DO
Board Certification, Dermatology & Dermatopathology

Dear Patient,

We are honored and thankful that you are willing to entrust us with your dermatologic needs. I am excited to join Dermatology Associates of West Michigan and look forward to providing you with the best care possible.

I grew up in Dallas, Texas. After completing my undergraduate and medical school in Texas, I completed my dermatology residency at The University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a part of my training at this program, I also trained at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).  I then went on to complete an additional year of fellowship in dermatopathology at The University of Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas with Dr. Clay Cockerell. I then practiced at the University of Florida for 5 years in general dermatology and dermatopathology while also participating in teaching and training medical students, dermatology residents, and dermatopathology fellows.

I am passionate about patient care and value every opportunity to connect with my patients on a personal level to better understand their needs, goals, and to hear their concerns. I enjoys seeing patients of all ages and skin types. My unique knowledge in dermatopathology along with clinical dermatology can provide additional insight into disease processes on a microscopic level and can offer a holistic approach to management.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband (a Michigan native who is happy to be back) and our three young children, exploring new cities and restaurants, and seeing what all Michigan has to offer. Thank you for choosing us for your dermatologic care. We are confident that you are in good hands with our team. We look forward to partnering with you on your healthcare journey.

  • BA, Austin College in Sherman, Texas

    DO, University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas

    Internship in Internal Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

    Dermatology Residency, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio

    Dermatopathology Fellowship, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

  • Dermatology

    Dermatopathology

  • American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow

    American Society of Dermatopathology, Fellow

    Michigan State Medical Society

  • General dermatology

    Pediatric dermatology

    Skin of color

    Rheumatologic diseases

  • Agnetta V, Williamson S, Bisbee E, Torres A, Hooey L, Motaparthi K, Konda S. A Retrospective Review of Histopathologic Features Associated with Increased Risk of Recurrence of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer After Mohs Micrographic Surgery. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Jan

    Breneman A, Hooey L, Spicknall KE, Breneman DL. Atypical vascular lesions extending outside the radiation field: a diagnostic challenge. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Dec 15

    Raman J, Braunlich K, Welborn M, Hooey L, Motaparthi K. Cytomegalovirus infection presenting as an isolated petechial eruption in an immunocompromised patient. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Dec 15

    Lewis D, Glehn-Ponsirenas R, Gulbahce N, Hooey LJ, Chaffin JM, Miles J, Woodward R, Duarte S, Beduschi T, Zarrinpar A. High levels of donor-derived cell-free DNA in a case of graft-versus-host-disease following liver transplantation. Am J Transplant. 2021 Nov 26

    Heibel HD, Hooey L, Cockerell CJ. A Review of Noninvasive Techniques for Skin Cancer Detection in Dermatology. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2020;21(4):513-524

    W Mu E, Chen L, Rothman L, Rubio-Gonzalez B, Marks E, Persad L, Cockerell CJ, Leboit P, Meehan SA. Excision recommendation rates of atypical (dysplastic) nevi amongst experienced dermatopathologists. J Cutan Pathol. 2019 Oct;46(10):798-799

    Persad L, Salim S, Motaparthi K. Factitious Dermatitis Due to Thermal Burn With Histologic Features Simulating Fixed Drug Eruption. Am J Dermatopathol. 2017 Aug;39(8):622-624

    Antia C, Persad L, Alikhan A. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole-Induced Drug Eruption With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Oct 1;16(10):1043-1046

    Antia C, Persad L, Alikhan A. Herpes Zoster ophthalmicus with associated vasculopathy causing stroke. Dermatoly Online J. 2017 Jul 15;23(7)

  • Persad L., Honan K., Vandergriff T. (2018) Atypical (persistent) eruption of Adult-onset Still’s Disease. American Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Persad L., Cockerell C., Primary Cutaneous Ewing Sarcoma: A Rare Entity. American Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Honan K., Persad L., Nezafati K., Susa J. (2018) A Psoriasiform Cutaneous Eruption Associated with Pembrolizumab Therapy. Texas Dermatological Society; Galveston, TX

    Honan K., Persad L, Susa J. (2018) Tumoral Melanosis in Pembrolizumab treated Metastatic Melanoma. Texas Dermatological Society; Galveston, TX

    Persad L., Sharaf M. (2016). Cystic and Comedonal Mycosis Fungoides with Folliculotropism. American Society of Dermatopathology; Chicago, IL

    Persad L., Motaparthi K., Salim S., (2015). Dirofilariasis Presenting as a Subcutaneous Nodule. The International Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Persad L., Motaparthi K.,Whittemore D., (2015). Granulomatous Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis. The International Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Kovalyshyn I., Persad L., Miner A., Piliang M., Fernandez A.. (2014). A Case of Disseminated Protothecosis presenting as “bilateral cellulitis” in an immunocompromised patient. The American Academy of Dermatology - Gross and Microscopic Dermatology Symposium; Denver, CO.

    Motaparthi K., Persad L., Cockerell C.. (2013). A Malignant Fibrohistiocytic Tumor with Local Metastases Simulating a Neurothekeoma on Superficial Biopsy: A Case Report. American Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Persad L., Sinkre P.. (2013). Topical Bloodroot Salve-Induced Inflammatory Pseudolymphoma Histologically Mimicking a Lymphoreticular Neoplasm. Poster presented at: Texas Dermatological Society; Galveston, TX.

    Sokumbi Y., Persad L., Vandergriff T., Cockerell C.. (2013). Cutaneous Reactive Angiomatoses Following Upper Extremity Orthopedic Implants: A Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review. American Society of Dermatopathology; Washington, DC.

    Persad L., Patel S.. (2013). A Rare Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Research Appreciation Day at UNTHSC; Fort Worth, TX. Wenhold J., Ghazi A., Keeney S., Persad L., Rabau S., Rourke E., William J. (2012). Oncology - Community Based Services. Research Appreciation Day at UNTHSC; Fort Worth, TX.

  • Hooey, L. Making the Most Out of Your Biopsy. Oral Presentation at The University of Florida, Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds, Gainesville, FL, October 23, 2020

    Persad, L. Light Therapies for Acne Vulgaris. Oral Presentation at University of Cincinnati, Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds (PGY-4), Cincinnati, OH, September 7, 2017.

    Persad, L. The JAK-STAT Pathway in Dermatology and Emerging Therapeutics. Oral Presentation at University of Cincinnati, Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds (PGY-3), Cincinnati, OH, April 20, 2017.

    Persad, L. Hereditary Melanoma and Associated Syndromes. Oral Presentation at University of Cincinnati, Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds (PGY-2), Cincinnati, OH, June 2, 2016.

    Persad L., Volkman H., Congenital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection. Texas Dermatologic Society; Fort Worth, TX 2014