Directors
Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD – Division Chief and Program Director
Meiling Yuen, MD – Associate Program Director
Jan Smogorzewski, MD – Medical Student Clerkship Director, Director of Inpatient Dermatology Education and Associate Program Director
Jason Castillo, MD – Director of Dermatologic Surgery Education
Paul K. Shitabata, MD – Director of Dermatopathology Education
Ki-Young Yoo, MD – Director of Pediatric Dermatology Education
Faculty and Associate Faculty
Reza Babapour, MD
Medical School
New York Medical College
Internship
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Residency
LAC-USC Medical Center
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Clinical/Cosmetic Dermatology, Advocating for access to care for communities of low-socioeconomic status.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, Arts, Culture, Documentaries, Public Health, Feminism
Juliana P. Berk-Krauss, MD, FAAD
Medical School
Yale School of Medicine
Internship
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Residency
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania
Ron Birnbaum, MD
Medical School
University of California San Francisco
Internship
Childrens’ Hospital of Philadelphia and Harbor-UCLA
Residency
Harbor-UCLA
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Hidradenitis Suppurative, care of the underserved
Life Interests and Hobbies
Politics and social activism, contract bridge, soccer
Jason R. Castillo, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco
Internship
University of California, Irvine
Residency
Harbor-UCLA
Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Mayo Clinic
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, High-risk tumor management, Director of Dermatologic Surgery Education
Life Interests and Hobbies
Growing tomatoes and mangoes, traveling, pets, and leadership development
Lisa Chipps, MD
Medical School
Keck-USC
Internship
UCLA/WLA VA
Residency
U Colorado and Harbor-UCLA
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mohs Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers, Cosmetic Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Motherhood, running, skiing, hiking, reading
Jennifer Herrmann, MD
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Internship
New York Medical College
Residency
University of Alabama Birmingham
Cutaneous Oncology (CTCL) Fellowship
University of Alabama Birmingham
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship
University of California San Francisco
Mohs surgery, Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic/Laser Surgery
Classical Violin, Fitness, Exploring new restaurants
Marvi Iqbal, MD, MPH
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine/Charles R. Drew Program
Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health – International Health
Internship
Harbor-UCLA Transitional Year
Residency
UCI Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin of Color, Global Health Dermatology, Health Equity
Traveling, art, nature
Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD
Medical School
University of California, San Diego (MSTP)
Internship
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Residency
Specialty Training and Advanced Research Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Translational research in cancer and skin inflammation, Immunology, Microbiome
https://lundquist.org/delphine-lee-md-phd
https://www.delphineleemd.com/about-dr-delphine-j-lee
Life Interests and Hobbies
Mentoring, Cycling
Mayha Patel, DO
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Internship
College Medical Center in Long Beach, CA
Residency
Harbor-UCLA Dermatology Residency Program
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Ballet, Music and Traveling
Kurt Pickus, MD
Medical School
UCLA 1965
Internship
San Diego University Hospital 1965-1966 USAF General Medical Officer 1966-1968 Dermatology
Residency
Long Beach Veterans Hospital 1968-1971
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermoscopy
Life Interests and Hobbies
Gardening, Travel
Paul K. Shitabata, MD, FCAP
Medical School
John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii
Internship
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Residency
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
The Barnes Hospital at the Washington University, St. Louis
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology
Teledermatology and teledermatopathology
Consultant dermatopathologist for Mbingo Hospital in Cameroon and various groups in Philippines
Life Interests and Hobbies
Jazz Guitar, BBQ and Smoking, Traveling and experiencing good wines and meals
Jan Smogorzewski, MD
Medical School
UCLA
Internship
UCSD Internal Medicine
Residency
USC
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Inpatient dermatology, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Rheum-Derm
Life Interests and Hobbies
Ultimate Frisbee, art, live music
Jennifer Soung, MD
Medical School
Albert Einstein School of Medicine
Internship
The Greater VA Los Angeles
Residency
The Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, autoimmune disorders of the skin, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, youtube educator
Life Interests and Hobbies
traveling, cooking, exercising, spending time with three children
Lulu Wong-Jensen, MD
Medical School
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Miami, FL)
Internship
California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco, CA)
Residency
Loma Linda University Dermatology
Fellowship
Wound Healing and Regeneration at University of Miami
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, wound-healing, itch, atopic dermatitis, hair disorders
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, snowboarding, traveling, hiking
Meiling Yuen, MD
Medical School
New York University
Internship
University of California, Los Angeles
Residency
University of California San Diego
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermoscopy, psoriasis, clinical trials
Life Interests and Hobbies
Volunteering, outdoor activities
Staff
Kaiser Permanente South-Bay (Carson) Faculty
Lisa Altieri, MD
General Medical Dermatology and Kaiser Permanente South Bay (Carson) Site Director
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Internship
Internal Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Residency
Dermatology
University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Volunteering at Venice Family Clinic, breadmaking, skiing, surfing, camping
Sharone Askari, MD
General Medical Dermatology
Medical School
University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Internship
Internal Medicine
Fairview-University Medical Center (Minneapolis, MN)
Residency
Dermatology
St. Louis University Hospital (St. Louis, MO)
Life Interests and Hobbies
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.
Christopher Hale, MD
Dermatopathology
Medical School
Columbia University in the City of New York
Internship
New York University
Residency
New York University
Life Interests and Hobbies
Major League Soccer, travel, citrus trees
Phung Huynh, MD
General Medical Dermatology
Medical School
University of California, Davis (Sacramento, CA)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Internship
Integrative Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Farmington, CT)
Residency
Dermatology
New York Medical College (Valhalla, NY)
Dermatology
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Life Interests and Hobbies
I thrive by spending time with my children. They bring me happiness.
Ernest E. Lee, MD
Mohs micrographic surgery
Medical School
University of Michigan School of Medicine (Ann Arbor, MI)
Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatology-MOHS Microsurgery
Affiliated Dermatologist & Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A. (Morristown, NJ)
Internship
Integrative Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)
Residency
Dermatology
Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)
Life Interests and Hobbies
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.
Paola Rodriguez, MD
Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
LAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Internship
Internal Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Residency
Dermatology
LAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Life Interests and Hobbies
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!
Joseph Thorpe, MD
General Medical Dermatology
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Internship
Transitional
Scripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego, CA)
Residency
Dermatology
LAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Life Interests and Hobbies
I thrive through balance. I love staying active with my fiancée and 2 dogs.
Ki-Young Yoo, MD
Pediatric and Adult Dermatology
Medical School
Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA)
Board Certification
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Fellowship
Pediatric Dermatology
UC San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
Internship
Internal Medicine
Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)
Ronald Blond, MD
General Medical Dermatology
Gabrielle Brown, MD
General Medical Dermatology
Yu-Fahn Yuen, MD
Hyperhidrosis