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Directors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Division Chief and Program Director<\/p>\n

Jan Smogorzewski, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Associate Program Director and Director of Inpatient Dermatology Education<\/p>\n

Meiling Yuen, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Associate Program Director and Associate Medical Student Clerkship Director<\/p>\n

Jason Castillo, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Director of Dermatologic Surgery Education<\/p>\n

Paul K. Shitabata, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Director of Dermatopathology Education<\/p>\n

Lulu Wong-Jensen, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Medical Student Clerkship Director<\/p>\n

Ki-Young Yoo, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Director of Pediatric Dermatology Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Faculty and Associate Faculty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Farah Abdulla, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Reza Babapour, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/b>New York Medical College<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Internship
\n<\/b><\/span>Cedars-Sinai Medical Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Residency
\n<\/b>LAC-USC Medical Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/b><\/span>Clinical\/Cosmetic Dermatology,\u00a0Advocating for access to care<\/span>\u00a0for communities of low-socioeconomic status.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b><\/span>Traveling, Arts, Culture, Documentaries, Public Health, Feminism<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ron Birnbaum, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/b>
\nUniversity of California San Francisco
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Internship<\/b>
\nChildrens\u2019 Hospital of Philadelphia and Harbor-UCLA
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Residency<\/b>
\nHarbor-UCLA
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/b>
\nHidradenitis Suppurative, care of the underserved
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies<\/b>
\nPolitics and social activism, contract bridge, soccer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Marvi Iqbal, MD, MPH<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/b>UCLA School of Medicine\/Charles R. Drew Program<\/span><\/p>\n

Public Health
\n<\/b>Harvard School of Public Health \u2013 International Health<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Harbor-UCLA Transitional Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Residency
\n<\/b>UCI Dermatology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/span><\/b>Skin of Color, Global Health Dermatology, Health Equity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>Traveling, art, nature<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Susan Goodlerner, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Jennifer Herrmann, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/b>Harvard Medical School<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>New York Medical College<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Residency
\n<\/b>University of Alabama Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cutaneous Oncology (CTCL) Fellowship
\n<\/b>University of Alabama Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship
\n<\/b>University of California San Francisco<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/b>Mohs surgery, Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic\/Laser Surgery<\/span><\/div>\n
Director of Dermatologic Surgery Education 2020-2024<\/div>\n
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Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>Classical Violin, Fitness, Exploring new restaurants<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jason R. Castillo, MD, FAAD, FACMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/b><\/span>
\nUniversity of California, San Francisco<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship<\/b><\/span>
\nUniversity of California, Irvine<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Residency<\/b><\/span>
\nHarbor-UCLA<\/span><\/p>\n

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship<\/b><\/span>
\nMayo Clinic<\/span><\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/b><\/span>
\nMohs Micrographic Surgery, High-risk tumor management, Director of Dermatologic Surgery Education<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies<\/b><\/span>
\nGrowing tomatoes and mangoes, traveling, pets, and leadership development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kathryn Johnston, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Alexandra Kivnick, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/strong>
\nUniversity of California, San Diego (MSTP)<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/strong>Scripps Mercy Hospital<\/p>\n

Residency<\/strong>
\nSpecialty Training and Advanced Research Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/strong>
\nTranslational research in cancer and skin inflammation, Immunology, Microbiome
\nhttps:\/\/lundquist.org\/delphine-lee-md-phd<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.delphineleemd.com\/about-dr-delphine-j-lee<\/a><\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/strong>Mentoring, Cycling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wendy Li, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/b><\/span>Indiana University School of Medicine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Internship
\n<\/b><\/span>Riverside Community Hospital<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Residency
\n<\/b><\/span>Harbor-UCLA Dermatology Residency Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/span><\/b>General dermatology, cosmetic dermatology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/span><\/b>Spoiling my dog (Boba), international travel, being in nature<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Shi-Kaung Peng, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Kurt Pickus, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/strong>
\nUCLA 1965<\/p>\n

Internship<\/strong>
\nSan Diego University Hospital 1965-1966 USAF General Medical Officer 1966-1968 Dermatology<\/p>\n

Residency<\/strong>
\nLong Beach Veterans Hospital 1968-1971<\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/b>
\nDermoscopy<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies<\/strong>
\nGardening, Travel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul K. Shitabata, MD, FCAP<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/strong>John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/strong>University of Colorado Health Sciences Center<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/strong>Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nThe Barnes Hospital at the Washington University, St. Louis<\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/strong>Dermatopathology
\nTeledermatology and teledermatopathology
\nConsultant dermatopathologist for Mbingo Hospital in Cameroon and various groups in Philippines<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/strong>Jazz Guitar, BBQ and Smoking, Traveling and experiencing good wines and meals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jan Smogorzewski, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/b><\/span>UCLA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Internship
\n<\/b><\/span>UCSD Internal Medicine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Residency
\n<\/b><\/span>USC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/span><\/b>Inpatient dermatology, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Rheum-Derm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/span><\/b>Ultimate Frisbee, art, live music<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lulu Wong-Jensen, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/b><\/span>
\nUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Miami, FL)<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship<\/b><\/span>
\nCalifornia Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco, CA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Residency<\/b><\/span>
\nLoma Linda University Dermatology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Fellowship<\/b><\/span>
\nWound Healing and Regeneration at University of Miami<\/span><\/p>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/b><\/span>
\nMedical dermatology, wound-healing, itch, atopic dermatitis, hair disorders<\/span><\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies<\/b><\/span>
\nRunning, snowboarding, traveling, hiking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yong Tao, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sanusi Umar, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Jennifer Soung, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School
\n<\/strong>Albert Einstein School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/strong>The Greater VA Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/strong>The Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/strong>Medical dermatology, autoimmune disorders of the skin, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, youtube educator<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/strong>traveling, cooking, exercising, spending time with three children<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Richard Yamamoto, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Jason Yang, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/b><\/span>
\nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship<\/b><\/span>
\nKaiser Permanente<\/b><\/p>\n

Residency<\/b><\/span>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meiling Yuen, MD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Medical School<\/b><\/span>
\nNew York University<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship<\/b><\/span>
\nUniversity of California, Los Angeles<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Residency<\/b><\/span>
\nUniversity of California San Diego<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise<\/b><\/span>
\nDermoscopy, psoriasis, clinical trials<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies<\/b><\/span>
\nVolunteering, outdoor activities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Rupa Patel, NP<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Paige Kobayashi<\/span><\/div>\n
Staff Assistant and Program Coordinator<\/span><\/div>\n

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Svetlana Knyazeva, RN<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shery Abraham, CLVN<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Kaiser Permanente South-Bay (Carson) Faculty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Lisa Altieri, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>General Medical Dermatology and Kaiser Permanente South Bay (Carson) Site Director<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>David Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Internal Medicine
\nKaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nUniversity of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Career Areas of Interest \/ Expertise
\n<\/b>General Dermatology<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>Volunteering at Venice Family Clinic, breadmaking, skiing, surfing, camping<\/p>\n

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Sharone Askari, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>General Medical Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Internal Medicine
\nFairview-University Medical Center (Minneapolis, MN)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nSt. Louis University Hospital (St. Louis, MO)<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>I am physically very active and play various sports. One of my favorite sports is beach volleyball, which I try to do almost every weekend. I also enjoy outdoor running, especially by the beach.<\/p>\n

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Christopher Hale, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Dermatopathology<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>Columbia University in the City of New York<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>New York University<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>New York University<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>Major League Soccer, travel, citrus trees<\/p>\n

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Phung Huynh, MD
\n<\/b>General Medical Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>University of California, Davis (Sacramento, CA)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Integrative Medicine
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine (Farmington, CT)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nNew York Medical College (Valhalla, NY)
\nDermatology
\nWayne State University (Detroit, MI)<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>I thrive by spending time with my children. They bring me happiness.<\/p>\n

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Ernest E. Lee, MD<\/b>
\nMohs micrographic surgery<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>University of Michigan School of Medicine (Ann Arbor, MI)
\nIndiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Fellowship
\n<\/b>Dermatology-MOHS Microsurgery
\nAffiliated Dermatologist & Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A. (Morristown, NJ)<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Integrative Medicine
\nIndiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nIndiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>I love traveling and sports. I’m a big fan of the Sacramento Kings, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. I play kickball, basketball, and softball in my free time.<\/p>\n

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Paola Rodriguez, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
\nLAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Internal Medicine
\nCedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nLAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>I love competition! I played volleyball in college, so I try to stay active playing volleyball or tennis. I also find that spinning is an amazing workout. My philosophy is that balance is the key to happiness. I love my work, but I always find time to relax, travel, and be with my family! I hope to help you stay healthy, so you can enjoy a healthy balance in your life, too!<\/p>\n

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Joseph Thorpe, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>General Medical Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b>Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b>Transitional
\nScripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego, CA)<\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b>Dermatology
\nLAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)<\/p>\n

Life Interests and Hobbies
\n<\/b>I thrive through balance. I love staying active with my fianc\u00e9e and 2 dogs.<\/p>\n

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Ki-Young Yoo, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Pediatric and Adult Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

Medical School
\n<\/b><\/span>Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Board Certification
\n<\/b><\/span>Dermatology
\n<\/span>American Board of Dermatology
\n<\/span>Pediatric Dermatology
\n<\/span>American Board of Dermatology<\/span><\/p>\n

Fellowship
\n<\/b><\/span>Pediatric Dermatology
\n<\/span>UC San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship
\n<\/b><\/span>Internal Medicine
\n<\/span>Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center (Chicago, IL)<\/span><\/p>\n

Residency
\n<\/b><\/span>McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ronald Blond, MD
\n<\/strong>General Medical Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Gabrielle Brown, MD<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>General Medical Dermatology<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\u201cAs a former graduate of the dermatology residency program, the unwavering dedication to providing quality care to underserved patient populations is truly a strength of the program. \u00a0Being a part of the faculty and helping to train our residents is truly a highlight of my week as our residents use the skills they gain during their training to have a larger impact on our field as a whole and their communities that they serve.\u201d \u2013 Jason Castillo, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cI love teaching surgical and cosmetic dermatology at Harbor-UCLA. The residents are intelligent and eager to learn. The patients need and appreciate the excellent care that we provide.\u201d \u2013 Lisa Chipps, MD, MS<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been part of the volunteer faculty since 1984. I recently retired from private practice in Torrance where I specialized in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.\u201d \u2013 Susan Goodlerner, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cI very much enjoy my interaction with the residents at Harbor-UCLA, with their strong work ethic, thirst for knowledge and professional attitudes. As a former Harbor-UCLA resident, I also recognize and appreciate the breadth of knowledge and experience that comes from serving this wonderful patient population.\u201d \u2013 Reyhaneh Hamidi, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with the Harbor residents is one the highlights of my week. There\u2019s nothing more rewarding than helping them think through challenges and arrive at that \u201cAh-Ha\u201d moment!\u201d \u2013 Jennifer Herrmann, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cDermatology Clinic at Harbor-UCLA is full of diverse patients. Not only are there recent immigrants from all over the world with exotic skin diseases, but the resident physicians get to perform many procedures due to the high number of skin cancer patients we have here in sunny Southern California. As a retired dermatologist, volunteering at Harbor is a way for me to keep my skills current because the students are brilliant and ask challenging questions.\u201d \u2013 Kathryn Johnston, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a former Chief Dermatology resident at Harbor-UCLA, I am passionate about and thrilled to be working to improve access to dermatologic care alongside the excellent Harbor-UCLA residents and dedicated faculty.\u201d \u2013 Jenna Lullo, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cThe residents at Harbor are wonderful and it is an honor to participate in their education and development as they grow to become leaders in our field.\u201d \u2013 Delphine J. Lee, MD, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have practiced dermatology for over 50 years and I have a special interest in dermoscopy. I have a passion for dermoscopy and feel every dermatologist should be an expert dermoscopist as it is our \u201cstethoscope\u201d. I enjoy working with the residents and I am thrilled we will soon have the latest Fotofinder in the pigmented lesion clinic.\u201d \u2013 Kurt Pickus, MD<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Harbor-UCLA residents always keep me on my toes, pushing me to present the latest advances in diagnostic dermatopathology. I love working with all of them!\u201d \u2013 Paul K. Shitabata, MD, FCAP<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is never a routine clinic at Harbor. The cases continue to challenge the faculty and residents.\u201d \u2013 Meiling Yuen, MD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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