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

“As 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.  Being 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.” – Jason Castillo, MD

“I 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.” – Lisa Chipps, MD, MS

“I 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.” – Susan Goodlerner, MD

“I 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.” – Reyhaneh Hamidi, MD

“Working with the Harbor residents is one the highlights of my week. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping them think through challenges and arrive at that “Ah-Ha” moment!” – Jennifer Herrmann, MD

“Dermatology 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.” – Kathryn Johnston, MD

“As 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.” – Jenna Lullo, MD

“The 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.” – Delphine J. Lee, MD, Ph.D.

“I 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 “stethoscope”. I enjoy working with the residents and I am thrilled we will soon have the latest Fotofinder in the pigmented lesion clinic.” – Kurt Pickus, MD

“The 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!” – Paul K. Shitabata, MD, FCAP

“There is never a routine clinic at Harbor. The cases continue to challenge the faculty and residents.” – Meiling Yuen, MD