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Dr. Matt is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice over fifteen years in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in Ohio and went to medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He did an internship year at the University of Pennsylvania and then completed a Clinical Research Fellowship in Dermatology and Dermatology Residency at UCLA. Dr. Matt is a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Located in a comfortable, state-of-the-art office in Santa Monica, California, dermatologist Dr. Lawrence H. Matt provides a full range of cosmetic dermatological services to help you look and feel your best. Dr. Matt and his staff work individually with each patient to design personalized skin care treatments.

Dr. Matt treats chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, as well as acne, age spots/brown spots, cysts, skin cancers, and skin discolorations. We offer a wide array of procedures, including Skin Titan®, Sculptra®, Radiesse®, chemical peels, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy, Asclera®, BOTOX®, Dysport® and Restylane®.

Dr. Sonia Batra is a dual board-certified dermatologist and micrographic dermatologic surgeon as well as the founder of Batra Dermatology. She is also a highly respected media expert and co-host of CBS’ former long-running talk show, The Doctors. She coordinates her clinical, academic, and media work to provide the most current, evidence-based, and highest quality care for her patients.

Dr. Batra is delighted to be practicing in her hometown and is a former Valedictorian of Palisades High School. She received her A.B., M.P.H, and M.D. degrees from Harvard University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Rhodes Scholar, she earned a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford, England. She completed her residency training and Chief Residency in Dermatology at Stanford University followed by advanced fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery, laser and cosmetic dermatology. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at USC Keck School of Medicine and an editor and reviewer for three leading dermatology journals.

Dr. Batra is grateful to be selected as a top dermatologist by Castle Connolly, Los Angeles Magazine, and Southern California SuperDoctors. Her husband, Sameer, is a urologist, and they are the proud parents of two children and two Havanese dogs.

As a board certified dermatologist, I specialize in medical and cosmetic dermatology with an emphasis on patient advocacy and education. You may have seen me on ABC Eyewitness News in the greater Los Angeles area as I have been a frequent contributor in stories concerning the care of skin, hair, and nails. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Southern California, I received my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude with a major in philosophy. I earned my medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School with highest honors, then completed a residency in dermatology at Cook County Hospital in downtown Chicago, serving as chief resident during my final year.
 I have been on the teaching faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, serving as the Director of Dermatology Resident Education at OliveView-UCLA Hospital, while maintaining private practices in Glendale and Arcadia, California.

Phillip H. A. Lee, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Born in Glendale, CA and raised in Pasadena, CA, Dr. Lee considers this area home. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating summa cum laude in biology. He earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He received a laboratory research fellowship at the VA Medical Center in La Jolla, CA after which he went on to complete dermatology residency at the UC San Diego Medical Center. He served as chief resident during his final year of residency.Dr. Lee is part of the volunteer faculty of University of Southern California, Department of Dermatology. For his teaching, the dermatology residents awarded him the Outstanding Teaching Award in Medical Dermatology. Dr. Lee truly enjoys the practice of dermatology and considers it an honor to participate in the patient-doctor relationship.

Daniel Di Cesare, MD, is a skilled and compassionate physician at Orange Coast Dermatology, a medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice with locations in Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, and Mission Viejo, California. As the son of missionary parents, Dr. Di Cesare grew up helping people. “Caring for people is second nature.” So it was only natural he became a doctor.

After completing his undergraduate studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, he initially focused on internal medicine and pediatrics during his residency at the University of Texas, Houston Medical School | MD Anderson Cancer Center. But after a clinical research fellowship in dermatology, followed by a residency in dermatology, he knew he found the specialty for him. Research in dermatology fueled his interest in the field.

Today Dr. Di Cesare maintains memberships and certifications with several professional organizations, including the American Board of Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Di Cesare has assisted in more than a dozen studies and clinical trials for topical medications for eczema and psoriasis. These medications later received FDA approval. “Now, doctors are prescribing these medications, and they’re making a significant difference in people’s lives. It’s very gratifying to see the results of your work in research with patients.”

Helping other people isn’t limited to the office for Dr. Di Cesare, who speaks fluent Spanish. He has coordinated and participated in minority health fares, volunteered at a community clinic in Jamaica, and served a medical mission in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Dr. Di Cesare is a team player, whether it’s as part of a team of doctors or a patient-doctor team. “Being able to diagnose a skin disorder, and successfully treat it takes teamwork.

Daryl grew up in South Orange County and has been a Certified Physician Associate since 2005. He takes pride in meeting his patients’ skin care needs and concerns. Striving for optimal skin health, he will address your concerns with compassion and attentiveness. He received two Bachelor of Science degrees, one at CSU Chico and then another at UNC Greensboro.  Then later attained his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Having always had a passion for skin care, he was instantly drawn to the field of dermatology. He has practiced dermatology for over 15 years, treating an array of skin conditions including acne, skin cancers, irregular moles, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and hair loss, among others. He also performs many procedures such as total body exams, biopsies, excisions of skin cancers/pre-cancerous skin lesions, and cryotherapy of various lesions/pre-cancerous lesions.  Daryl is a member of Beta Beta Beat, The National Biology Honor Society, and has affiliations with AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) CAPA (California Academy of Physician Assistants), and SDPA (Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants).  In his downtime, Daryl loves spending time with his 6-year-old daughter, are an avid golfer, alpine snow skier, and anything else his daughter might currently be interested in.

Daniel Di Cesare, MD, is a skilled and compassionate physician at Orange Coast Dermatology, a medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice with locations in Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, and Mission Viejo, California. As the son of missionary parents, Dr. Di Cesare grew up helping people. “Caring for people is second nature.” So it was only natural he became a doctor.

After completing his undergraduate studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, he initially focused on internal medicine and pediatrics during his residency at the University of Texas, Houston Medical School | MD Anderson Cancer Center. But after a clinical research fellowship in dermatology, followed by a residency in dermatology, he knew he found the specialty for him. Research in dermatology fueled his interest in the field.

Today Dr. Di Cesare maintains memberships and certifications with several professional organizations, including the American Board of Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Di Cesare has assisted in more than a dozen studies and clinical trials for topical medications for eczema and psoriasis. These medications later received FDA approval. “Now, doctors are prescribing these medications, and they’re making a significant difference in people’s lives. It’s very gratifying to see the results of your work in research with patients.”

Helping other people isn’t limited to the office for Dr. Di Cesare, who speaks fluent Spanish. He has coordinated and participated in minority health fares, volunteered at a community clinic in Jamaica, and served a medical mission in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Dr. Di Cesare is a team player, whether it’s as part of a team of doctors or a patient-doctor team. “Being able to diagnose a skin disorder, and successfully treat it takes teamwork.

Daryl grew up in South Orange County and has been a Certified Physician Associate since 2005. He takes pride in meeting his patients’ skin care needs and concerns. Striving for optimal skin health, he will address your concerns with compassion and attentiveness. He received two Bachelor of Science degrees, one at CSU Chico and then another at UNC Greensboro.  Then later attained his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Having always had a passion for skin care, he was instantly drawn to the field of dermatology. He has practiced dermatology for over 15 years, treating an array of skin conditions including acne, skin cancers, irregular moles, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and hair loss, among others. He also performs many procedures such as total body exams, biopsies, excisions of skin cancers/pre-cancerous skin lesions, and cryotherapy of various lesions/pre-cancerous lesions.  Daryl is a member of Beta Beta Beat, The National Biology Honor Society, and has affiliations with AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) CAPA (California Academy of Physician Assistants), and SDPA (Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants).  In his downtime, Daryl loves spending time with his 6-year-old daughter, are an avid golfer, alpine snow skier, and anything else his daughter might currently be interested in.