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.
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. ”
Karin Harp, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who founded Apex Dermatology in Westlake Village, California. Her lifelong dream was to create a clinic that stands out among competitors for its excellence in care and customer service. With Apex Dermatology, Dr. Harp has fulfilled that dream.
At Apex Dermatology, Dr. Harp specializes in skin care and aesthetics. Her goal is to enhance her patients’ natural features with body contouring, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and more. As a board-certified dermatologist, she treats skin conditions that can have a serious impact on patients’ comfort and well-being, including rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. She’s also skilled in several surgical procedures including mole removal, earlobe repair, and Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinomas, or squamous cell carcinomas.
After completing her education, Dr. Harp attended the University of Washington School of Medicine for her residency in dermatology. During her education, she was selected for the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Today, Dr. Harp is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and CalDerm, which monitors legislation and policy that impacts the dermatological field as a whole.
When she isn’t at Apex Dermatology helping patients achieve gorgeous, flawless skin, Dr. Harp enjoys spending time with her screenwriter husband and their three children. She is also a talented violinist and photographer whose photos can be admired on the walls of the Apex Dermatology office.
Aria Vazirnia, MD, FAAD (“Dr. Aria”) is a board-certified medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologist and Harvard-trained laser & cosmetic dermatologist. He enjoys performing minimal down-time treatments with the goal of providing natural-appearing results and enhancing his patients’ natural beauty and health.
Dr. Aria is a fellowship-trained expert in minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures including laser procedures (facial rejuvenation, sun spots, red blood vessel reduction, acne scars, surgical scars, hair removal), body contouring, microneedling, and injectables such as Botox®, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Kybella®, and PRP (platelet rich plasma) for hair loss. Dr. Aria has also trained extensively in the fields of medical and surgical dermatology, treating a variety of skin conditions, such as skin cancer, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, suspicious moles, and more.
A native of southern California, Dr. Aria attended UCLA and completed his medical education at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Because of his interest in research and development of treatments for skin diseases, he pursued a master’s degree in clinical research while also a medical student, and he authored numerous medical journal articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Aria completed his dermatology residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine and was elected at that time to the board of the California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery as well as the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.
Following residency, Dr. Aria completed a rigorous laser and cosmetic dermatology fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine in Boston – where the majority of laser technologies and cosmetic treatments are invented. While at Harvard, Dr. Aria was trained by international experts and the inventors of lasers and energy-based devices.
In his spare time, Dr. Aria enjoys writing music for piano and guitar, playing tennis, trying new foods, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Dr. Katie Osley is a board certified dermatologist who genuinely enjoys practicing all aspects of dermatology. She is committed to excellent personalized care when it comes to surgical, medical and aesthetic skin conditions. University in Philadelphia. As a result, she excels in treating complex skin diseases in both adults and children. She has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Osley grew up on the East Coast in a small beach town called Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Her education started at Dusquesne University in Pittsburgh where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology. She then received her medical degree from Marshall University Medical School in West Virginia.Dr. Osley completed two years of internal medicine prior to her three years of dermatology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
“Our first visit to this office went very smoothly. The front staff was friendly and helpful. My son’s visit with his doctor was great. She explained things as she went along and had a plan for my sons condition that we feel will really help him. Beautiful office by the way.”
Dr. Nguyen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Following College, Dr. Nguyen continued his work in the UCSF Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Program and research of autologous melanoma vaccines. He graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine as a prestigious Regents Scholar in 2004. From there Dr. Nguyen completed his internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, his dermatology residency at University Hospitals/Case Western in Cleveland, and his Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York.Dr. Nguyen has honed his interest and skills in the treatment of skin cancers and cutaneous oncology. Dr. Nguyen has performed over 10,000 cases of Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction during this time, treating all manner of common and rate skin malignancies.
Dr. Nancy Samolitis is a Board Certified dermatologist with specialized training in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Samolitis graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Kentucky College of Medicine as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. She completed her internship at Northwestern University and her dermatology residency in 2005 at the University of Utah.
In addition to providing care for general medical dermatology, Dr. Samolitis specializes in treatment of aging and sun damage. She actively participates as a research investigator on studies that involve the evaluation and development of cutting-edge products and devices.
Dr. Samolitis has lectured nationwide and has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Amongst others, her work has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Archives of Dermatology
“I was in and out quickly but she made sure to answer all my questions. This was my second visit in the last few years. I recommend this doctor and office. They send you a link to fill out paperwork before you arrive. That helped with making the appointment all about the patient and not paperwork.”
Dr. Jill Javahery is a Board Certified Dermatologist. She graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and then completed her residency training in dermatology at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Javahery has been in practice in Long Beach since completing her training in 2007.
Dr. Javahery’s practice encompasses adult and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and the use of lasers for both medical and cosmetic purposes. She is passionate in her advocacy for awareness of the dangers of skin cancer and the relative ease of treatment when diagnosed early.
Although Dr. Javahery’s primary focus remains on treatment of diseases of the skin, she also realizes the value in maintaining & improving healthy skin. She utilizes all the modern technologies including fillers, collagen stimulators and lasers to achieve the optimal results for her patients. She tailors her approach to meet each individual patients’ needs.
Dr. Javahery loves practicing dermatology!
Dr. Hamidi is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and a Southern California native. Recognized for her calm and caring bedside manner, her extensive knowledge in treating various skin conditions, and her expertise and meticulous care in the use of neuromodulators and fillers, she is available to address all of her patient’s skin care needs.
Dr. Hamidi completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in Art History. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California.Dr. Hamidi has been published in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in teledermatology, as well as clinical trials in the field of medical dermatology. She enjoys teaching dermatology residents at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she serves as clinical instructor.
Dr. Patel and her team diagnose conditions affecting the hair, skin, and nails, which often have a large impact on patients’ self-image and confidence. Using exams, blood tests, biopsies, and other approaches, they frequently diagnose eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, acne, and various types of skin cancer.
CoCo Dermatology and Cosmetics offers a wide selection of professional treatments. Dr. Patel spends time listening to patient concerns and creates an individualized treatment plan with each patient’s needs in mind.
In addition, as a board-certified dermatologist with extensive cosmetic dermatology experience and knowledge, and numerous state of the art interventional procedures in cosmetic dermatology such as botox®, fillers, microneedling, kybella, and thread lifts, Dr. Patel also specializes in facial contouring, concierge cosmetics, and laser based procedures.
Dr. Patel frequently uses her dual wavelength laser system for treatment, as well as UV light therapies, prescription medications, and topical products with proven results.
Common cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, acne scars, volume loss, and sagging are all treatable with aesthetic dermatology.
Dr. Mayha Patel’s expertise in medical, surgical and pediatric dermatology, as both a general dermatologist and a cosmetic dermatologist earned her the title of Southbay’s BEST Dermatologist in 2020.
To address medical or cosmetic skin concerns with Dr. Patel’s professional expertise, call CoCo Dermatology and Cosmetics or request an appointment online today.
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.
Having graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1993 with Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Tabibian finished his residency training in dermatology in 1997 where he was trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and dermatopathology. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, and the American Society of Mohs Surgery (Practicing Mohs surgery since 2000), and a member of the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He currently serves as a clinical instructor of dermatology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where he trains internal medicine residents doing electives in Dermatology.
Having graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1993 with Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Tabibian finished his residency training in dermatology in 1997 where he was trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and dermatopathology. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, and the American Society of Mohs Surgery (Practicing Mohs surgery since 2000), and a member of the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He currently serves as a clinical instructor of dermatology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where he trains internal medicine residents doing electives in Dermatology.
“A great experience with Dr Camouse and the staff at Clear. Short wait in the reception room. Medical assistant was friendly, polite and professional. Quick intake with all the info taken on a tablet along with photos of skin growths in question. Dr Camouse came in right away. She was also friendly and professional. Explained what she was going to do for treatment. Sample taking for biopsy was quick with only a bit of discomfort. Highly recommended.”
Dr. Melissa Camouse, DO
Dermatologist
16960 Bastanchury Road Suite I
Yorba Linda, CA 92886