Our Team

Dr. Leila Ettefagh
Undergraduate:
Stanford University - B.S. with Honors in Biologic Sciences
Medical School:
University of California, San Francisco
Dermatology Residency:
Case Western Reserve University, Chief Resident
Special Interests:
Skin Cancer
Affiliations:
Hoag Hospital, American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology
University of California Irvine, Dept of Dermatology - Clinical Instructor
Western University of Health Sciences, Dept of Dermatology - Clinical Instructor

Dr. Navid Nami
Undergraduate:
University of California Irvine - B.A. with Honors in Social Sciences
Medical School:
Western University of Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Residency:
Johns Hopkins Medical Centers
Dermatology Residency:
Columbia Hospital / West Palm Beach FL, Chief Resident
Special Interests:
Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Sclerotherapy (Spider Vein Treatment), Skin Cancer
Affiliations:
Dermatology Residency Program Director: Western University of Health Science,
Hoag Hospital

Dr. Leela Athalye
Undergraduate:
UCLA
Medical School:
Michigan State University
Dermatology Residency:
Western University
Special Interests:
Botox, Restylane, Skin Cancer
Affiliations:
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology

Dr. Marjon Vatanchi
Undergraduate: University of California Riverside - B.S., Dean’s List
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
General Surgery Internship: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dermatology Residency: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Special Interests: Cosmetics, Botox, Fillers, Pediatrics, Nail Surgery, Skin of Color, Research
Affiliations:
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Women’s Dermatologic Society
New England Dermatological Society

Dr. Arline Tsuchiya
Undergraduate:
University of California, Berkley
Medical School:
Tulane University Medical School
Dermatology Residency:
Stanford University
Special Interests:
Pediatric Dermatology
Affiliations:
Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology
University of California Irvine Department of Dermatology for 25 years
Partner Emeritus SCPMG
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology

Dr. Malcolm Ke
Undergraduate:
University of CA, Berkeley
B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology
Medical School: Chicago Medical School
Dermatology Residency: Case Western Reserve University
Mohs Surgery Fellowship: University of California, Los Angeles
Special Interests:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Laser Therapy, Aesthetic Dermatology
Affiliations:
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UCLA

Dr. Andrew Breithaupt
Undergraduate:
University of Virginia, BA with honors in Neuroscience
Medical School:
UC San Diego
Dermatology Residency:
UCLA
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship:
UCLA
Special Interests:
Mohs Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic Dermatology
Laser Resurfacing
Affiliations:
Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, UCLA
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
West-LA VA Hospital
Torrance Memorial Hospital

Dr. Stephanie Martin
Undergratuate:
Texas A&M University - B.A. in Chemistry
Medical School:
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Dermatology Residency:
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship:
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Special Interests:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Aesthetic Dermatology, Laser Therapy
Affiliations:
1. Chief of Dermatologic Surgery & Mohs Micrographic Sugery, Department of Dermatology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
2. Clinical Instructor, Division of Dermatology, UCLA Medical Center

Dr. Dennis Nguyen
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
BA in Molecular and Cell Biology
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Regents Scholar
Dermatology Residency: Case Western Reserve / University Hospitals
ACMS Mohs Surgery Fellowship: State University of New York at Downstate
Special interests: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Facial Reconstruction, Cutaneous Oncology

Dr. Robert Langer
Undergraduate: New York University
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Derm Residency: Hahnemann University
Special Interests: Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer
Affiliations: American Academy of Dermatology
Orange County Medical Association
California Medical Association

Dr. Anny Xiao
Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dermatology Residency: Island Dermatology/Prime West Consortium - Current
Special Interests: General Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
Affiliations:
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology
American Osteopathic Association
Chino Valley Medical Center

Dr. Renee Lucero
Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Surgical Internship: Creighton University - Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, Phoenix, AZ
Dermatology Residency: Island Dermatology / Prime West Consortium - Current
Special Interests: General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
Affiliations:
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
Western University of Health Sciences
Chino Valley Medical Center

Dr. Steve Austad
Undergraduate: Weber State University
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Transitional Year-Naval Medical Center San Diego
Dermatology Residency: Island Dermatology / Prime West Consortium - Current
Special Interests: General Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology
Affiliations:
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology
Prime Health/Chino Valley Medical Center
Western University of Health Sciences
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Mia Gatti, PA-C
Undergraduate School:
University of Tampa: B.S. in Biology, Pre-Med
PA School:
Nova Southeastern University
Special Interests:
Skin Cancer, Excision, Acne, Clinical Research
Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
California Association of Physician Assistants

Ali Sheets PA-C
Undergraduate:
Pennsylvania State University
PA School:
Nova Southeastern University
Special Interests:
Skin Cancer, Acne, Eczema
Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Reena Sampat PA-C
Undergraduate:
University of California San Diego
PA School:
Touro University Nevada
Special Interests:
Skin Cancer, Mohs, Eczema, Acne
Affiliations:
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
American Academyof Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Daryl Tibbs, PA-C
Undergrad: University of North Carolina
PA school: eastern Virginia medical school
Special interests: Skin cancer, Surgery, Acne
Affiliations: American association of physician assistants
California association of physician assistants
Society of dermatology physician assistants

Rita Balyan PA-C
Undergraduate
Grand Canyon University
PA school
Western University of Health Sciences
Special interests
Acne, Eczema, Skin cancer
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
California Association of Physician Assistants

Donna Vuu, PA-C
Undergraduate:
University of California Irvine
PA School:
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Special Interests:
Skin Cancer, Eczema, Acne
Affiliations:
California Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Robert Zapotosky PA-C
Undergraduate:
University of California Santa Cruz
PA school:
Western University of Health Sciences
Special interests:
Medical dermatology, acne, psoriasis
Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
California Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of dermatology physician assistants

Anthony Antenorcruz, PA-C
Undergraduate:
California State University, Dominquez Hills
Phycisian Assistant Education
Western University of Health Sciences
Special Interests
Acne, Skin Cancer, Eczema
Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
California Association of Physician Assistants

Jessica Herold, PA-C
Undergraduate:
University of East Anglia - B.S. with Honors in Biological Sciences
Graduate:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - M.S. in Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
Bethel University - M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Special Interests:
Medical Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
Affiliations:
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants

Maddi Cohen
Undergraduate : California State University, Fullerton
Esthetician training: James Albert School of Cosmetology
Special interests: Acne Treatment, Chemical Peels, and Dermaplaning
Additional Training :
Allergan Aesthetics
Obagi Medical Systems
Viora Medical
Ecipse Aesthetics
SkinCeuticals Integrated Skincare















