Medical Doctor of Dermatology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2014 - present
My Dermatologist, PA
Inver Grove Heights, MN
July 2000-May 2014
Dermatology Consultants, PA
St. Paul, Minnesota
Interests
Medical dermatology
Surgical dermatology
Laser surgery
Cosmetic dermatology - fillers, neuromodulators, peels
Founder and Director - Miles for Melanoma Twin Cities to benefit the National Melanoma Research Foundation, 2012, 2013, 2014
Education
Boards - Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology 2001, 2011
Diplomate, United States National Board of Medical Examiners
AAD Membership Status - Fellow
Residency Training – Internship - Hennepin County Medical Center, 1998
Residency – Dermatology at University of Minnesota 2001
Medical School – University of Minnesota Medical School, graduated 1997
Undergraduate School – University of Minnesota, magna cum laude 1992
Creator
- nēvus® app for iPhone and Android mobile devices
- Tripini® app for iPhone and Android mobile devices
Awards
Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine, Top Doctors 2014, 2015
Minnesota Monthly, Best Doctors for Women 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2000-2001
Chief Resident - Department of Dermatology
Alexander A Fisher Award
Awards-Medical School
American Heart Association Research Fellowship 1994
Alpha Omega Alpha
Awards-Undergraduate
F.O. Butler Scholarship
Wilbur Scholarship
Waller Scholarship 1990
Waller Scholarship 1991
Alpha Lambda Delta
Phi Kappa Phi
U of MN Honor's Society
Membership
American Academy of Dermatology
American Medical Association
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Contact Dermatitis Society
Minnesota Dermatologic Society
Minnesota Medical Association
Research
Graduate Assistantship, Dr. Stan Erlandsen, PhD, 3/93-9/93
Graduate Assistantship, Dr. D. Sutherland, MD, PhD, 9/93-6/94
American Heart Association Research Fellow, 6/94-6/95
Scientific publications
- Stevens RB, Ansite JD, Lokeh A, Saxena M, Mills CD and Sutherland DER. Administration of L-n-monomethyl-arginine in a mouse islet transplant model. Transplantation Proceedings. 1994; 26(6): 3363.
- Ansite JD, Stevens RB, Lokeh A, Brown RR, Saxena M, Mills CD and Sutherland DER. Administration of n-monomethyl-arginine in a marginal renal subcapsular mouse islet transplant model. Transplantation Proceedings. 1995; 27(1): 605.
- Stevens RB, Ansite JD, Mills CD, Lokeh A, Rossini TJ, Saxena M, Brown RR and Sutherland DER. Nitric oxide mediates early dysfunction of rat and mouse islets following transplantation. Transplantation. 1996; 61(12): 1740.
- Stevens RB, Sutherland DER, Ansite JD, Saxena M, Rossini TJ, Levay-Young BK, Hering BJ and Mills,CD. Insulin down-regulates the inducible nitric oxide synthase pathway: Nitric oxide as cause and effect of diabetes? Journal of Immunology. 1997; 159:5329.
- Saxena M and Rest EB. An ulcerating nodule on the arm. Archives of Dermatology. 1998; 134(10): 1281.
- Medot-Pirenne M, Saxena M, Heilman MJ, McDermott PE and Mills CD. Augmentation of an antitumor cytolytic T lymphocyte response in vivo by inhibition of -suppressorî macrophage nitric oxide. Journal of Immunology. 1999; 163(11): 5877.
- Saxena M, Warshaw E and Ahmed DDF. Eyelid allergic contact dermatitis to black iron oxide. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis. 2001; 12: 38-39.
- Saxena M, Tope WD. Response of elastosis perforans serpiginosa topulsed CO2, Er:YAG, and dye lasers. Dermatologic Surgery. Dermatologic Surgery. 2003 Jun;29(6):677-8.
Scientific abstracts
- 35th Annual National Student Research Forum. Galveston, TX. April 1994. Oral Presentation: Saxena, M, Ansite JD, Sutherland DER et al. Effects of L-n- monomethyl-arginine (L-NMMA) administration on a mouse marginal renal subcapsular islet transplant model.
- Experimental Biology '95. Atlanta, GA. April 1995. Poster Presentation: Mills CD, Coulter C, McDermott P and Medot M. Augmentation of an anti-tumor cytolytic T lymphocyte response in vivo by inhibition of suppressor macrophage nitric oxide.
- Experimental Biology '95. Atlanta, GA. April 1995. Poster Presentation: Mills CD, Coulter C, McDermott P and Medot M. Augmentation of an anti-tumor cytolytic T lymphocyte response in vivo by inhibition of suppressor macrophage nitric oxide.
- Poster Presentation: Saxena M, Caldwell MD and Mills CD. Cytokine regulation of macrophage form and function: defined media reveals autocrine regulation of nitric oxide (NO) by TGF- b.
- American Contact Dermatitis Society Meeting. San Francisco, CA. March 9, 2000. Oral Presentation: Saxena M. Eyelid allergic contact dermatitis to black iron oxide.
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Reno, NV. April 5, 2000. Poster Presentation: Tope WD and Saxena M. Response of elastosis perforans serpiginosa to short pulsed CO2, Er:YAG and pulsed dye lasers.
Media publications and visual media appearences
- http://www.examiner.com/article/dermatologist-develops-mobile-app-for-sun-protection
- http://www.dermatologyconsultants.com/healthysmoothskin/
- http://eagan.patch.com/blogs/malinee-saxena-mds-blog
- http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/new-app-nevus-helps-keep-skin-healthy/
- http://www.mensfitness.com/gear/fashion-and-trends/your-4-most-embarrassing-body-problems
- http://www.popularwireless.com/blog1/2013/04/09/tripini-makes-planning-for-any-trip-fast-and-easy/
- http://www.dermatologyconsultants.com/2012/08/10/dr-malinee-saxena-appears-on-kstp/
- http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/7795942-certain-foods-can-help-you-maintain-skin-health/
- http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/10/03/keep-your-skin-smooth-in-cold-weather/
- http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/tag/dennis-douda/feed/, http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/08/23/baby-boomers-boost-booming-business-of-botox/
- http://experts.allbusiness.com/launching-mobile-apps-business-owners-guide/
- http://mspmag.com/Out-And-About/Articles/Features/Ask-the-Experts/PHAROS-Excimer-Laser,-Dermatology-Consultants/
Scientific lectures
- Erythema dyschromicum perstans. June 1998
- Sexually transmitted diseases. October 1999, August 2001
3. Mycophenalate Mofeitil. September 2000, June 2002
4. Common Tumors, Common Rashes, Common Bumps, yearly for the family practice residents at St. Joseph’s hospital
- Mastocytosis 4/04
- Kodachromes for dermatology residents at the U of MN - yearly until 2012