Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Shannon, originally from Massachusetts, resides in Newport Beach, California. She graduated from Georgetown University, Washington DC with a B.S.N. and continued her education at Georgetown Medical School, Washington, DC where she obtained her medical degree. After serving eight years in the Navy in San Diego, California, Dr. Shannon decided to go into private practice. She is the founder of Coastline Dermatology Laser and Medical Center in Newport Beach, CA. Her sincere pride, passion and desire to be one of the best dermatologists possible resulted in the success of a 25+ year practice.
Dr. Shannon is an exceptionally gifted surgeon specializing in Mohs’ Surgery. She also loves the cosmetic side of dermatology and remains educated, trained and certified in all state of the art laser and cosmetic procedures available. Dr. Shannon spends most of her free time with her son and daughter, the loves of her life. She enjoys watching her daughter’s volleyball and basketball games and encouraging them to make education their priority!
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Dermatology, Board Certified American Society of Dermatological Surgery American Society of Mohs Surgery, Fellow American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Fellow Hoag Hospital, Active Staff Member for 25+ yrs
Susan Pearose is a certified Physician Assistant and diplomate fellow in dermatology. She is originally from Orange County, California where she attended the University of California, Irvine for her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. Susan later attended Keck School of Medicine of USC and completed her master’s degree in their Physician Assistant program. While attending USC, she volunteered as an educator at The Lamp Community of Skid Row in Downtown, Los Angeles. She, then furthered her education by completing her dermatology fellowship from the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In her spare time, Susan enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time outdoors. She is very excited to be part of Allure Plastic Surgery + Dermatology and is proud to work with such a fantastic team.
Lucas G. Bingham, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist experienced in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. At Coastal Hills Dermatology in Ladera Ranch, California, Dr. Bingham offers patients exceptional dermatologic care in a relaxed and friendly environment. With his depth of knowledge and compassion, Dr. Bingham treats patients of all ages for any condition of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dr. Bingham began his studies at Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a minor in zoology. He went on to earn his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine followed by a transitional-year internship at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. After this, Dr. Bingham completed a three-year dermatology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Passionate about helping patients both at home and abroad, Dr. Bingham has performed volunteer medical care to patients in Brazil, Italy, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Dr. Bingham also has notable experience in the field of research and leadership. He has published studies and reports in several prominent medical journals, has presented at national and international meetings, and has served as the president of the Dermatologic Society of Orange County.He is also an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Pacific Dermatologic Society.
Outside of the office, Dr. Bingham enjoys spending time with his large family. He also loves being active outdoors, especially running, road and mountain biking, pickleball, hiking, backpacking, skiing, and stand-up paddle surfing. Dr. Bingham lived in South America for several years and is fluent in Spanish.
Norma Kassardjian, MD, is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with a dermatology degree from Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. Dr. Kassardjian specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, a technique that allows doctors to remove skin cancers with extreme precision, followed by the cosmetic repair of the surgical wound. She also specializes in Tumescent Liposuction, which allows doctors to penetrate subcutaneous fat with localized anesthesia, preventing blood loss and long recovery times associated with surgeries that require general anesthesia.
Dr. Kassardjian has been trained by the inventor of the Tumescent Technique, Dr. Jeffrey Klein, and has performed more than 5,000 surgeries to date and teaches Tumescent Liposuction to physicians from around the world. Dr. Kassardjian has been a practicing dermatologist for more than 25 years treating patients at HK Dermatology in San Juan Capistrano, California.
As a woman, Dr. Kassardjian understands the aesthetic struggles that women face as they age, and enter peri-menopausal stages where their faces and bodies change with time and hormonal fluctuations. In this regard, she prefers using non-invasive techniques such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, fractional lasers, as well as hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory fillers to minimize the appearance of fine lines and restore volume that is lost with age.
She certainly has the experience and an eye for beauty which are necessary to achieve natural and age-appropriate results for facial rejuvenation and body sculpting.
Dr. Kassardjian possesses the knowledge and expertise to achieve natural-looking results for women of all ages. In addition to her training, Dr. Kassardjian speaks English, Armenian, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the Orange County Medical Association, and the Orange County Dermatologic Society. In December 2021, Dr. Kassardjian became one of the first dermatologists to achieve certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Klein is a medical and surgical dermatologist practicing in San Juan Capistrano, California, at HK Dermatology. Dr. Klein has been a practicing dermatologist for nearly 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology (UC Irvine), the American Board of Internal Medicine (UCLA), and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. In addition, Dr. Klein has completed a National Institute of Health Research Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology as well as advanced degrees in mathematics and biostatistics (UC Berkeley). Dr. Klein is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) School of Medicine. Dr. Klein is a clinical professor of Dermatology at UC Irvine. In November 2021, Dr. Klein was honored with the President's Award by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. The ASDS President’s Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions over the years to the specialty and/or ASDS. In December 2021, Dr. Klein became one of the first dermatologists to achieve certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Klein devotes a significant portion of his professional research activities to clinical research involving medical dermatology, tumescent drug delivery for dermatologic diseases, and the clinical pharmacology of lidocaine local anesthesia. He is currently pursuing research for treating patients with the most severe pain of acute shingles (herpes zoster) and chronic postherpetic neuralgia. He has developed a technique for painless subcutaneous injection of tumescent lidocaine acyclovir (aka ZosterRx). In patients with acute painful shingles, ZosterRx abruptly eliminates the shingles pain and arrests the progression of the rash.
Dr. Klein has made groundbreaking medical advances in the dermatologic community. Dr. Klein is the inventor of tumescent lidocaine anesthesia (TLA), which is now the worldwide standard of care for liposuction and many other plastic surgical procedures. Virtually every plastic surgeon and dermatologic surgeon uses the “Klein Solution” for large surgeries involving skin or subcutaneous fat. Dr. Klein first described the tumescent technique for liposuction at a scientific meeting in 1986 and published his result in the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in 1987. Prior to 1986, all liposuction surgeries were done under general anesthesia, and were associated with significant surgical blood loss and prolonged postoperative recovery of two or more weeks.
Dr. Klein’s innovative liposuction technique was the first of its kind, allowing surgeons to prevent significant surgical blood loss often associated with general anesthesia operations. The potential dangers and risks of liposuction are often associated with general anesthesia, excessively large volumes of liposuction done on a single day and combining liposuction with other unrelated procedures. Dr. Klein’s tumescent liposuction avoids all of these risk factors. Experience has shown that Dr. Klein’s tumescent liposuction is safer than laser liposuction and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) and is less painful and far more effective than CoolSculpt and other non-invasive fat reducing technologies.
Within a few years, tumescent liposuction became the worldwide standard of care. A Google search for: “Jeffrey Klein” Liposuction, yields more than 10,000 listings. More than 800 surgeons from around the world have traveled to San Juan Capistrano to attend Dr. Klein’s tumescent liposuction course known as Liposuction 101. Dr. Klein is active in research and teaching at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Klein continues to perform the world’s safest and most comfortable form of liposuction with the quickest recovery and the best cosmetic results. At HK Dermatology, safety and patient comfort are Dr. Klein highest priorities.
Dr. Simone Mckitty, a native of New York City, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with honors. She received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where she was awarded the Deans Award for academic excellence. She completed her medical internship at Columbia University Hospital in NYC. In 2006 she completed her dermatology residency at Howard University Hospital and the Veterans Administrative Medical Center in Washington DC.
Dr. Mckitty has published articles for Skin and Aging. She has presented at several national dermatology meetings. She is also a board certified diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the American Society of Dermatologic Society.
“I will be 101in 1 month Feb. 2025. I had a FaceTime session with dr McKitty. She answered all my questions and was so patient with me especially since my hearing is not so great. You could not find a better dermatologist.
PS she has helped me in the past ”
Dr. Simone Mckitty, MD
Dermatologist
3440 Lomita Boulevard
Suite 442
Torrance, CA 90505
4.93(308)
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Rebecca Raoof, MD
Pediatrician 42.1 mi
4.87(8)
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
Rebecca Raoof, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in cosmetic and general dermatology. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 3 states: California, New York and New Jersey. Rebecca’s clinical expertise is focused on acne, acne scars, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer screening, chemical peels, Botox, fillers, lasers, microneedling, PRP and performing excisions for cysts and skin cancer. Her calm demeanor and friendly approach make her easily approachable by her patients. With her deep passion for the Dermatology field, Rebecca enthusiastically strives to help each individual patient achieve the best cosmetic and medical treatment available and educates about skin cancer prevention.
Rebecca received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied psychology. She later went on to receive her second Bachelor's in Nursing as well as her Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in the city of New York. She continued her focused education in Dermatology under the tutelage of Dr. David Goldberg of Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ where she completed her Dermatology Fellowship. There she gained a profound knowledge of cosmetic and medical dermatology as well as an understanding of the use of lasers.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys cooking, crafting, hiking, spending time with her family and her golden doodle, Hudson, and watching the Mindy Project. Rebecca is thrilled to join her father’s practice and excited to provide excellent dermatological care to the Los Angeles community.
“Michelle was super knowledgeable and helpful. I had a bunch of questions and she helped with everything and I’m already seeing resolution of my skin problems. She’s great!”
Rebecca Raoof, MD
Pediatrician
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
4.87(8)
4.87
(8)
Michelle Banayan, Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant 42.1 mi
4.87(8)
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
Michelle Banayan, PA-C, MSPA is a Physician Assistant with a focus in dermatology, primary care, and clinical research.
Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences where she learned the importance of both medical and holistic approaches to health. Trained personally by Dr. Raoof and NP Rebecca Raoof, Michelle’s expertise is focused on eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, skin cancer screening, microneedling, chemical peels, lasers, acne, rashes, and thyroid function. She is an advocate for preventative medicine and always promotes routine screening exams for her patients. Michelle is a great listener and makes sure each patient has a personalized treatment plan.
“Michelle was super knowledgeable and helpful. I had a bunch of questions and she helped with everything and I’m already seeing resolution of my skin problems. She’s great!”
Michelle Banayan, Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
4.87(8)
4.87
(8)
Dr. Tooraj Raoof, MD
Internist 42.1 mi
4.87(8)
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
At RAOOF MD Dermatology, located in Encino, California, Dr. T. Joseph Raoof and his team serve patients throughout the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles Area. Dr. Raoof brings over 30 years of experience to his practice, specializing in both internal medicine and dermatology. As a doctor with many years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Raoof has performed extensive research when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Dr. Raoof uses state of the art tools and treatment options to better serve his patients. In addition to Dr. Raoof's background in internal medicine, his practice also focuses on medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Services range from skin cancer treatment, psoriasis, and hair loss, to injectables, fillers, and laser treatments. Dr. Raoof is proud to offer RAOOF MD Dermatology's specially formulated skin care product line to meet each patient’s individual needs. Additionally, the Encino Research Center is located at RAOOF MD Dermatology, where patients can participate in clinical trials covering various conditions.
“Michelle was super knowledgeable and helpful. I had a bunch of questions and she helped with everything and I’m already seeing resolution of my skin problems. She’s great!”
Dr. Tooraj Raoof, MD
Internist
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
4.87(8)
4.87
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Nadine Beltran, PA-C
Physician Assistant 42.1 mi
4.87(8)
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
Nadine Beltran, PA-C, MPAP is a physician assistant with a focus on dermatology as well as extensive experience in family medicine and acute care.
Nadine graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC Physician Assistant Program and has been a board-certified PA since in 2016. Nadine’s expertise is focused on acne, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, skin cancer screening, microneedling, chemical peels, lasers, botox, fillers, as well as preventative care. She is passionate about dermatology and caring for her patients. Personally trained by Dr. Raoof & the RAOOF MD Dermatology providers, Nadine is thrilled to provide excellent dermatological care to the Los Angeles community.
She was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She speaks Spanish fluently. On her spare time, Nadine enjoys working out, sporting events, traveling, spending time with her family and fur babies. Nadine’s goal is to provide the best individualized medical and cosmetic treatment for each one of her patients.
“Michelle was super knowledgeable and helpful. I had a bunch of questions and she helped with everything and I’m already seeing resolution of my skin problems. She’s great!”
Nadine Beltran, PA-C
Physician Assistant
16133 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 340
Encino, CA 91436
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.
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.
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.
“Dr D is super thorough and I trust him with all our family’s skin checks. He’s personal and professional, perfect combination to create confidence in doctors. I highly recommend Dr D and his staff. ”
Phillip H. A. Lee, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He believes that clear communication with the patient is essential to delivering high-quality care. Nominated by his local peers, he received the Pasadena Magazine – Top Doctors Award in Dermatology. Dr. Lee sees patients at Dermatology Arts, located in South Pasadena and Arcadia, California.
Born in Glendale, California, and raised in Pasadena, California, Dr. Lee considers this area home. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating Summa Cum Laude in biology. Dr. Lee went on to complete 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, California, and completed his dermatology residency at the UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Lee served as chief resident during his final year of residency.
Dr. Lee served as a volunteer faculty of the 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. When he is not in the clinic, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with his wife and two young girls. When time permits, you can also find him playing basketball and golf. In addition to English, Dr. Lee, who happens to be half Chilean, also speaks fluent Spanish.
Board-certified dermatologist Shirley Chi, MD, specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology, emphasizing patient advocacy and education. Dr. Chi sees patients at Dermatology Arts, with locations in South Pasadena and Arcadia, California. She is frequently featured on ABC Eyewitness News in the greater Los Angeles area for her expert advice concerning the care of skin, hair, and nails.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Southern California, Dr. Chi received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude with a major in philosophy. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School with the highest honors, completed her dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital in downtown Chicago, and served as chief resident during her final year.
Dr. Chi has taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, and previously served as the Director of Dermatology Resident Education at Olive View-UCLA Hospital. She has also previously taught at Loma Linda University and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Dr. Chi received the President of the United States Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to teaching future doctors.
In her free time, Dr. Chi chases around two young children and enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and traveling. She also loves to read, watch movies, and learn about different cultures and languages. Besides her native English, Dr. Chi speaks French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
“Dr Chi is my dermatologist for a few years , she is one of the best doctors I ever met. She is full of confidence and she always has been very supportive and helpful to my needs. I always recommend her for her profesional experience. ”
Dr. Shirley Chi, MD
Dermatologist
245 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Elissa Gropen, MD
Dermatologist 22.7 mi
4.97(39)
3576 Arlington Avenue Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92506
“Dr. Gropen is great, she listens which is the key to a doctor-patient relationship. The staff are efficient and pleasant and even though no one likes to go to the doctor, they all make it less "painful."”
Elissa Gropen, MD
Dermatologist
3576 Arlington Avenue Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92506