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Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified micrographic dermatology surgeon, providing expert skin care services at California Dermatology Physicians in Huntington Beach, California. 

After graduating at the top of his class at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Sedrak completed his general surgery training at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He then went on to finish his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Dedicated to advancing his training and skill set, Dr. Sedrak pursued a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology with world-renowned Mohs surgeon Abel Torres, MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS. Dr. Sedrak also trained with plastic surgeons, advancing his skills in skin surgery so he can treat complex cases. 

A native of Southern California, Dr. Sedrak relocated to Houston, Texas, and built a dermatology practice while raising his family. At his practice in Houston, Dr. Sedrak treated more than 10,000 skin cancer patients and is heralded as a leader in the field. 

Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and has authored chapters in textbooks for dermatologists and dermatology students. 

At California Dermatology Physicians, Dr. Sedrak combines his education and experience to provide patients with high-quality dermatology care using the most advanced tools and techniques available. 

When not at the office, Dr. Sedrak spends time with his wife, dermatologist Sylvia Sedrak, DO, and their four daughters.

Congratulations to Dr. Cohen who has retired and no longer practicing; after years of dedicated service to the residents of California!  Records for all of Dr. Cohen's patient encounters are still available to the Physicians here at California Dermatology Physicians / Advanced Dermatology Care Center which is her former practice. We wish her the best.

Laura Cohen, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at California Dermatology Physicians in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Cohen takes a patient-centered approach to care and has built her practice on referrals from both patients and physicians. 

With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cohen has a wealth of knowledge and resources when it comes to dermatology care. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology for patients of all ages. 

After finishing medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, Dr. Cohen completed her internship in internal medicine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She remained in Indianapolis to finish her residency in dermatology at Indiana University School of Medicine. 

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Cohen is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), and a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

Dr. Cohen always puts patients first, evaluating and treating everyone with the highest standard of care. No matter what her patients need, Dr. Cohen provides the care and education necessary to help them reach their goals and benefit their well-being. 

In addition to her love of patient care, Dr. Cohen is actively involved in researching, developing, and marketing innovative sunscreen products. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with her husband and their children and grandchildren. They travel and eat Sunday night meals together. Dr. Cohen also loves reading and interior design.

With a background internal medicine and dermatology, Ronald Rigor, MD, can get to the root of complex skin health concerns. As the founder of Rigor Dermatology & Laser Center, Dr. Rigor welcomes new and existing patients to the state-of-the-art Diamond Bar and Pasadena, California, clinic locations.

Dr. Rigor completed medical school at the Fatima Medical Science Foundation at Fatima University (formerly Our Lady of Fatima College) in the Philippines. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Rigor went through internship and residency training in internal medicine and dermatology. He’s currently board certified in dermatology through the American Board of Physician Specialties, in addition to being board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Because Dr. Rigor has been practicing for over 18 years, he’s a trusted expert in overall health, wellness, and dermatological medicine. He serves as a faculty member at the Azusa Pacific University Nurse Practitioner Program, where he teaches residency students dermatology for internal medicine.

Not only does Dr. Rigor speak English, but he’s also fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, affording him the opportunity to communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. He’s known for providing the highest quality care by using the most advanced technology and treatment solutions.

Amarpaul Sidhu, MD, MPH, FAAD, FASDS, is the medical director and founder of Foothill Dermatology Medical Center. He runs two practices, one in Glendora and one in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

A native of the Seattle Washington area, Dr. Sidhu attended the University of Washington, where he earned a degree in psychology. He then completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at Tulane University in New Orleans before pursuing General Surgery training at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He also completed his dermatology residency at the University of Southern California. He completed his Mohns Surgical training at Norris Cancer Center in Los Angeles. 

Dr. Sidhu is a board-certified dermasurgeon with a background in dermatologic surgery and general surgery. He also is specialized in skin cancer and cosmetic treatments. Dr. Sidhu has carried out over 25,000 skin cancer surgeries to date since he first opened his practice.

Dr. Sidhu has extensive training and expertise in MOHS micrographic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and plastic surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, is a member of the American Medical Association, and is a fellow of the American Society for Dermatological Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Robles has 15 years of experience in the field of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He has published over 30 medical and research articles, including chapters in major medical textbooks. He has been recognized as one of “Inland Empire’s Top Doctors”. Dr. Robles is highly respected by his peers as one who welcomes the toughest and most challenging cases within the region. Dr. Robles has a strong interest in education and has been involved in teaching students, and clinicians for years.

Dr. Margaret Shannon M.D.

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.

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.

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 Rosenbach is Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. His research interests and publications revolve around the use of lasers in dermatology. Dr. Rosenbach has taught Botox in medical schools as well as for the manufacturer of Botox. Another area of academic interest for Dr. Rosenbach is in the field of early skin cancer detection. Dr. Rosenbach has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" from the Dermatolgy Department at USC.

Vicki Rapaport, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who provides the highest quality medical and cosmetic skin care to patients of all ages in the Los Angeles area. She offers a full scope of services at Rapaport Dermatology of Beverly Hills, her innovative, top-rated practice located in Beverly Hills and Culver City, California. 

As a seasoned expert in all facets of skin, hair, and nail health, Dr. Rapaport is passionate about delivering the kind of comprehensive and collaborative care that teaches patients how to control chronic conditions, prevent sun damage and reduce their risk of skin cancer, and keep their skin looking vibrant and youthful through every stage of life. 

Always at the forefront of dermatological medicine, Dr. Rapaport is committed to providing the most advanced medical skin care solutions available. She specializes in treating skin disorders of all types, ranging from acne and eczema to questionable looking lesions.

Because Dr. Rapaport believes healthy skin and beautiful skin are one in the same, she offers a complete menu of aesthetic treatments, including advanced skin resurfacing with Morpheus8 by InMode, custom clinical facials and chemical peels, and skin-smoothing Botox® injections for temporary wrinkle reduction.   

When she was still a premed student, Dr. Rapaport and her father, renowned dermatologist Marvin Rapaport, MD, started SKN Beverly Hills, a top-tier line of essential skin care products. Under Dr. Rapaport’s continued direction, these revitalizing cleansers, moisturizers, and masks have become beauty routine staples of some of LA’s most beautiful people.

After pursuing her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Rapaport received her medical degree from the prestigious Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia (now known as Sidney Kimmel Medical College).

She performed an internship in internal medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed her residency in dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University, her alma mater. 

In addition to being board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Rapaport is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She’s also a current member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Vicki Rapaport, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who provides the highest quality medical and cosmetic skin care to patients of all ages in the Los Angeles area. She offers a full scope of services at Rapaport Dermatology of Beverly Hills, her innovative, top-rated practice located in Beverly Hills and Culver City, California. 

As a seasoned expert in all facets of skin, hair, and nail health, Dr. Rapaport is passionate about delivering the kind of comprehensive and collaborative care that teaches patients how to control chronic conditions, prevent sun damage and reduce their risk of skin cancer, and keep their skin looking vibrant and youthful through every stage of life. 

Always at the forefront of dermatological medicine, Dr. Rapaport is committed to providing the most advanced medical skin care solutions available. She specializes in treating skin disorders of all types, ranging from acne and eczema to questionable looking lesions.

Because Dr. Rapaport believes healthy skin and beautiful skin are one in the same, she offers a complete menu of aesthetic treatments, including advanced skin resurfacing with Morpheus8 by InMode, custom clinical facials and chemical peels, and skin-smoothing Botox® injections for temporary wrinkle reduction.   

When she was still a premed student, Dr. Rapaport and her father, renowned dermatologist Marvin Rapaport, MD, started SKN Beverly Hills, a top-tier line of essential skin care products. Under Dr. Rapaport’s continued direction, these revitalizing cleansers, moisturizers, and masks have become beauty routine staples of some of LA’s most beautiful people.

After pursuing her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Rapaport received her medical degree from the prestigious Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia (now known as Sidney Kimmel Medical College).

She performed an internship in internal medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed her residency in dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University, her alma mater. 

In addition to being board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Rapaport is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She’s also a current member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology.