Mitchel  GoldmanMitchel Goldman, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology San Diego, CA

Mitchel Goldman, MD

Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology: A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, CA 921217787.65 miles

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About Mitchel Goldman, MD

Dr. Goldman is considered a leading medical authority around the world and has authored 14 medical textbooks, some in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions, on cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and cellulite, several of which are considered definitive medical texts in their respective fields—as well as over 300 peer-reviewed medical publications. He is known as the godfather of sclerotherapy. Additionally, Dr. Goldman has invented many different laser procedures including the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), the Q-switched alexandrite laser for treating tattoos and pigmented lesions, the Ultrapuse CO2 laser and the laser resurfacing procedure, the long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser for treating superficial veins and the Endolumenal radiofrequency and endolumenal laser closure procedure to treat varicose veins and holds multiple treatment patents. He also serves as a member of over 30 professional societies and a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Valiant, Lumenis Laser Corporation, and many others. Dr. Goldman remains extremely active in medical research and has even helped multiple new dermal fillers get FDA approval. He is the founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, medical director for West Dermatology, founder of SkinMedica, as well as a volunteer clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Honorary Professor of Dermatology for the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Goldman is an associate editor of numerous medical journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Venous Digest. He lectures both nationally and internationally on innovative surgical and treatment techniques and is a recipient of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s “21st Century Achievement Award,” the 2009 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Presidential Award for Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research, as well as the 2016 Presidential Citation, from the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) for “invaluable contribution as an international ambassador and worldwide leader in laser and energy device education.” He is also the Director of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Fellowship Program and has practice/hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California.

Professional Title

Founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, Medical Director of West Dermatology

Top Procedures

  • Ablative Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser
  • Ablative Erbium Laser
  • Ablative Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Ablative Non-Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Acne Scar Treatment
  • Acne Scar Treatment: Dermabrasion
  • Acne Scar Treatment: Dermal Fillers
  • Acne Scar Treatment: Laser Resurfacing
  • Acne Scar Treatment: Subcision

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience

39 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Boston University
  • Graduate School: Stanford School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of California Los Angeles Department of Medicine- Dermatology
  • Fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery, Fellowship in Dermatology

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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Top procedures performed by Mitchel Goldman, MD

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Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • California Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  • American College of Phlebology
  • San Diego County Dermatological Society
  • San Diego County Medical Society
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Society for Investigative Dermatology
  • International Society of Dermatology
  • International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Century Club of Dermatology Foundation
  • Space Dermatology Foundation
  • Pacific Dermatologic Association
  • Australian-New Zealand Society of Phlebology
  • American Society of Pediatric Dermatology
  • American Venous Forum

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Phi Beta Kappa Epsilon of Massachusetts
  • Presidents Award American Society for Dermatological Surgery
  • Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery "Twentieth Century Award," Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Surgery in the Twentieth Century
  • Distinction Work in Biology at Boston University

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