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Dr. Sarv Zand is Marin’s premier Dermatologist, specializing in skin cancer, holistic dermatology, and cosmetic enhancements with a natural aesthetic. She has been serving the Bay Area for the past 10 years and is now thrilled to launch her own practice in Southern Marin. 

Dr. Zand is a board-certified dermatologist with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a dual M.D. from Harvard Medical School and MIT. At Harvard, she carried out a Melanoma Research Fellowship and then trained in dermatology at UC Davis, where she was honored to be appointed Chief Resident. In 2000, Dr. Zand was selected by USA Today as one of the top 20 college students in the nation.

Diagnosing and treating skin cancer is an important part of Dr. Zand’s practice. Her full skin exams are meticulously thorough, from scalp to toes. She is highly trained in the advanced techniques of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and reconstruction for facial skin cancers. She also offers minimally invasive treatments for skin cancer whenever possible, to reduce scarring, healing time, and emotional stress.

Dr. Zand is a leading expert on integrative and holistic dermatology. In addition to traditional western treatments, she can offer you scientifically proven botanical remedies, effective essential oils, and wisdom from Ayurvedic medicine. She utilizes a 360 approach to treating skin disease by incorporating practical advice on nutrition, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, sleep, and self-care. By utilizing the best of western medicine and ancient remedies, Dr. Zand helps her patients achieve and maintain healthy skin – with fewer side effects, irritation, and potential risk.

Dr. Zand’s progressive philosophy and innovative clinical skills have drawn attention from television producers, beauty editors, and national dermatology associations. Dr. Zand has been invited to discuss melanoma and healthy skin care on CBS News, Fox Local News, and New England Cable News. ABC News has published numerous medical articles and television news segments written by Dr. Zand. The American Academy of Dermatology awarded her the “First Place Award” among 700 research presentations, for her cutting-edge research on topical treatments for skin cancer in 2004. The esteemed American Journal of Clinical Pathology published Dr. Zand’s clinical investigation on metastatic melanoma in 2016. Ever Skincare, a botanical skin care company that earned Allure’s prestigious Best of Beauty Award, invited Dr. Zand to serve as their Medical Advisor. She served on the Scientific Advisory Board for Joyome — an age defying, microbiome-balancing skin care line with the highest possible standards for safe ingredients.

Dr. Zand is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and a member of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, Pacific Dermatology Association, and the Marin Medical Society. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and has served on the Medical Staff at Marin General Hospital. She has had the honor of being chosen for the Howard Hughes Research Fellowship and Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, for her commitment to research and community service.

A native of SoCal, Dr. Zand lives in Mill Valley with her loving husband and two young vibrant daughters. She enjoys immersing in the beauty and awe of nature, hiking, river rafting, van glamping, paddle boarding, singing and playing guitar around a campfire, swing dancing, and growing organic veggies. Artistically, she loves oil painting, jewelry making, and sculpting beautiful faces.

Spiritually Dr. Zand believes in Buddhism, abundance, following your bliss, love above all else, powerfully manifesting life goals, embracing what is, and always invoking gratitude. Why do these qualities matter in your cosmetic dermatologist? With someone who plays the role of your beauty advisor, it’s imperative that they are your best cheerleader, self-esteem bolsterer, trustworthy advocate and honest mirror of reflection, both emotionally and aesthetically. Dr. Zand is the founder, CEO, and spiritual energy of Zand Derm. This focus on positivity, acceptance, and personal growth radiates through all of our providers and care teams.

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Dr. Paula Zand, MD

Dr. Paula Zand, MD is a beloved provider here at Zand Dermatology. With over seven years of dedicated dermatology experience, Dr. Paula brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for patient-centered care to our team. She serves patients throughout Marin County here at Zand Dermatology, located in Mill Valley, California.

A Glimpse Into Dr. Paula Zand's Background:

Dr. Paula Zand is a Board-Certified Family Physician specializing in Dermatology. She earned her undergraduate degree from UC Davis in 2003, her M.D. from St. George's University in 2012, and was honored to be selected as Chief Resident of her Family Medicine Residency in New York City in 2016. Dr. Paula focused on dermatology during her seven-year primary care tenure at Kaiser, managing over 2,400 dermatology visits annually due to a shortage of specialists.

Her pursuit of excellence led Dr. Paula to complete a rigorous yearlong dermatology fellowship under the guidance of her sister, Dr. Sarv Zand, here at Zand Dermatology. This specialized training deepened her expertise and refined her approach, ensuring her medical recommendations are perfectly aligned with Dr. Zand’s holistic and minimally-invasive philosophy. In fact, Dr. Paula performs all of Dr. Zand’s full skin examinations, biopsies, and cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers.

What Dr. Paula Offers:

• General dermatology services: full skin examinations, skin cancer screenings, mole checks, acne, rashes, and more
• Cosmetic treatments: Botox, fillers, microneedling, and lasers
• A compassionate approach characterized by angelic sweetness and thoroughness, with a strong focus on patient education

Dr. Paula is not only dedicated to her patients but also to living a balanced life filled with yoga, hiking, swimming and learning. She especially enjoys cherished moments with her two children, pathologist husband (he diagnoses skin lesions under a microscope - what a perfect match!), and beloved slobbery French Mastiff, Thor.

We are privileged to have Dr. Paula Zand as a cornerstone of our practice, and we invite you to experience her exceptional care firsthand at Zand Dermatology.

Richard J. Schmidt, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, as well as the medical director and laboratory program director at NOVA IVF in Mountain View, California. Dr. Schmidt has committed more than 25 years to delivering excellent patient-centered fertility care to his patients at NOVA IVF. His expertise in the field and drive to excel have resulted in thousands of babies and recognition as one of the state’s most successful fertility doctors.

Dr. Schmidt began his medical career as an engineering and biochemistry undergraduate at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California, as well as at NOVA IVF.

For the board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, it’s all about his philosophy of practicing medicine. Dr. Schmidt believes that superior care and the best prognosis only happen when physicians take an individualized, holistic approach and build strong, trusting relationships with their patients. He takes the time to get to know each unique patient so that he can use that depth of connection to design an individualized treatment plan that gives his patients the best chance of having a child. Dr. Schmidt and his team strive to make NOVA IVF a comfortable and positive environment for all of their patients.

 

Arianna Logwood, RN, is a dedicated registered nurse who serves patients at Jennifer Baron, M.D.'s nationally certified surgery clinic in San Jose, California. 

Arianna specializes in advanced aesthetic treatments tailored for patients of all ages. With over four years of clinical experience, Arianna excels in delivering a variety of services, including microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), PRP hair restoration, medical facials, chemical peels, laser hair removal, neuromodulators (Botox), and broadband light (BBL) therapy.

Arianna's commitment to patient care is reflected in her impressive patient satisfaction rating of over 90% based on comprehensive post-treatment surveys. Her unique connection with Dr. Baron—having been a former patient herself—fuels their shared vision of enhancing dermatologic and aesthetic care. This collaborative approach has fostered a highly effective partnership that prioritizes patient outcomes and overall well-being.

In a short time, Arianna has built a loyal patient following, showcasing her dedication and expertise in the field of dermatology. If you're seeking quality aesthetic treatments in San Jose, Arianna is your trusted RN for achieving healthy, radiant skin.

Daniel Reyes-Villa, MD, is an experienced family physician with over 25 years of experience who leads the team of aesthetic specialists at Cataleya Aesthetics in San Jose, California. Dr. Reyes-Villa and his wife, Olga Dzhulay, RN, BSN, have a passion for patient care and are committed to meeting the aesthetic needs of both men and women in the Bay Area.

Dr. Reyes-Villa began his formal education in his native country of Colombia. During his training, he worked closely with numerous plastic surgeons and developed a love of aesthetic medicine. After coming to the United States, he completed his residency in family medicine at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago.

In 2008, he moved to San Jose, where he gained valuable experience as a family physician with the San Jose Medical Group. Later, he worked as the medical director at Evergreen Urgent Care in San Jose until he began his independent practice. 

Dr. Reyes-Villa believes the best approach to patient care is holistic treatments that benefit both the physical and emotional well-being of men and women. His practice offers body contouring, laser hair removal, skin tightening, microneedling, vein treatments, and more using technologically advanced aesthetic services. 

Dr. Reyes-Villa is passionate about fine arts. In his free time, he enjoys playing various musical instruments, composing songs, and getting his three children involved. He has recently created the Norma Villa Foundation in honor of his mother’s legacy, which supports and encourages folkloric expression in Colombia.

Dr. Reyes-Villa is a passionate and experienced physician with an expert team who have the desire to empower and inspire men and women to reach their aesthetic goals. 

At Hair Doc, a hair restoration practice in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California, double board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Peter Panagotacos, MD, helps patients make major strides in hair growth after diseases and injuries or because of hereditary hair loss. Dr. Panagotacos has over 50 years of experience in surgical and medical treatments and is a highly respected specialist in his field. 

Dr. Panagotacos earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1968. He completed an internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, California, before moving to New Orleans, Louisiana, for his dermatology residency training at Louisiana State University Charity Hospital. 

Before opening his private dermatology practice in 1974, Dr. Panagotacos served as a dermatologist in the United States Army with the distinction of being the final doctor drafted for the Vietnam War. Since then, he has treated countless patients and has taught as an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF). 

Dr. Panagotacos is the head of dermatology at St. Mary’s Medical Center and lectures nationally and internationally on hair transplantation. He’s board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

At Hair Doc, Dr. Panagotacos offers a diverse range of treatments and services for hair loss. He assesses each patient before building an individualized treatment plan that may include follicular unit extraction (FUE) using the first ARTAS® iX robotic hair transplant system on the West Coast, follicular unit transplantation (FUT), platelet-rich plasma injections, laser caps, or prescriptions, such as for minoxidil and finasteride. 

While Dr. Panagotacos dedicates the majority of his time to his patients at Hair Doc, he also maintains a private estate in Greece where his family produces Lykovouno Olive Oil. 

Dr. Panagotacos welcomes new and returning patients at Hair Doc. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today. 

A board-certified dermatologist, Michael J. Dans, MD, PhD, provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care at San Francisco Dermatology in downtown San Francisco near Union Square. He treats all skin conditions, from acne to infections to scarring. By offering personalized care, he helps each patient achieve better skin health and improved appearance.

Dr. Dans received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of California, Davis before earning his combined MD/PhD degree at New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his dermatology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

As an expert in his field, Dr. Dans has published numerous scientific and medical articles and book chapters about skin diseases and treatments. In addition to being on staff at California Pacific Medical Center, he teaches the next generation of physicians as a volunteer clinical instructor of dermatology at UCSF.

In his free time, Dr. Dans enjoys skiing, hiking, and mountain biking with his family.

Michelle Fiore, MD, CM, is a highly skilled and experienced cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California. Dr. Fiore has been practicing for over 30 years and is devoted to providing all her patients with high-quality, personalized care.

Her undergraduate and graduate work in Botany and Phytochemistry, as well as her medical degree as Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery, were all completed at Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

She went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at Albany Medical Center (Albany Med) in Albany, New York, and The Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (UVM Medical Center) in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Fiore completed her Dermatology residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Fiore is a past Medical Director of the Psoriasis Research Institute (Stanford Psoriasis Clinic) in Palo Alto, California, and is an Associate of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has been a Bay Area resident for more than 30 years. She enjoys arts and crafts projects and gardening in her free time. 

Dr. Fiore loves caring for her patients and having a personal connection with them.

Penny Ng, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified and licensed nurse practitioner in cosmetic and medical dermatology at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California. 

A native of the Bay Area, Penny Ng was born and raised in San Francisco. After completing her Bachelor of Science and Nursing at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) in 2013, Penny  moved to Los Angeles to further her training at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program, where she then worked as an ICU nurse for several years.

During her time at UCLA, Penny Ng decided to become a Nurse Practitioner and had a special interest in Dermatology. After completing her Master’s in Nursing at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, she gained her dermatology experience by working as a Registered Nurse in Stanford Health Care’s Dermatology Department. 

Subsequently, she worked as a nurse practitioner at Golden State Dermatology in the East Bay offices and then Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin Cancer in San Francisco and Mill Valley.

In her spare time, Penny collects exotic plants and volunteers for animal welfare organizations. She is also currently working on her Doctorate of Nurse Practitioning

Penny Ng comes to Fiore Dermatology with the goal of providing excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care.

Reema Patel, MPA, PA-C, is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Reema sees patients at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California.

She is a graduate of Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Reema  Patel has over 12 years of experience in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. Prior to her work at  Fiore Dermatology, Reema worked in the emergency room as a physician assistant. She has also worked for several years in a cosmetic plastic surgery office, gaining extensive experience in aesthetic dermatology, which includes Botox and filler treatments, leg vein injections, laser treatments, hair loss and restoration with PRP, microneedling with PRP, IPL, Sculptra injections, Ultherapy treatments, and chemical peels,

Reema Patel offers expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. At home, she is raising two beautiful boys with her husband. In her free time, she loves to exercise and travel.

She welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to caring for them.

Dr. Anthony Badame grew up in San Jose, California. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Badame's achievements include Tulane University's Top Medical Graduate Award, election into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and Louisiana's Outstanding Dermatologic Research Award. He was chosen among his peers as a Top Doctor of Silicon Valley and was elected into the prestigious Best Doctors of America. Dr. Badame is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is adjunct clinical assistant professor at Stanford University and is on the medical staff at O'Connor Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Badame belongs to the Santa Clara County Medical Association and the California Medical Association.