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Dr. Paul Yamauchi is a dermatologist in private practice at the Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center in Santa Monica, California. He is on staff at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Dr. Yamauchi is a clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Adjunct Associate Professor at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica. He specializes in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, aesthetic dermatology, and clinical research.

He earned his B.S. in biochemistry at the University of California at Los Angeles, his Ph.D. in biologic chemistry at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and his M.D. at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. He completed his residency in dermatology at UCLA School of Medicine and a cosmetic surgery fellowship affiliated with UCLA School of Medicine.

He is a fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Pacific Dermatology Association. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatologic Society. He currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery and The Scientific World Journal. He is the author and co-author of more than 50 publications, including several books.

Dr. Yamauchi conducts numerous clinical research trials at the Clinical Science Institute in Santa Monica. He serves as a principle investigator in several studies including new therapies for psoriasis, skin cancer, eczema and acne. Dr Yamauchi has been a consultant for the development of new innovative therapies in dermatology.

He is recognized as a key expert leader on psoriasis and is on the Medical Board for the National Psoriasis Foundation. He has extensive experience using the new biologics, oral drugs, and topical medications in the treatment of psoriasis, and has been invited as a speaker at international, national, regional, and local venues to talk about new advances in the treatment of psoriasis. In addition, he is a strong advocate in establishing patient support groups for psoriasis, and has published extensively in new advances in the treatment of psoriasis.

Dr. Yamauchi has also spoken on other dermatologic conditions at national and local meetings and has published many peer-reviewed articles including acne, eczema, skin manifestations associated with rheumotologic conditions, and hyperhidrosis.

He has given several television media interviews locally in Los Angeles as well as nationally on ESPN, national news, Inside Edition, and internet webcasts. In addition, he has been quoted several times in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, Dermatology Times, Skin and Allergy News, and several magazines. He has been the recipient of many awards including Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Super Doctors in Southern California, and America’s Top Physicians List among others.

Dr. Yamauchi has written several articles on the use of Botox and various fillers for rejuvenation and other indications as well as advances in laser treatment. He has conducted several clinical trials on Botox, new advancements in filler agents, and innovative lasers for rejuvenation and skin tightening.

Acne, rosacea, skin discoloration, rash, skin lesion, nail issue, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up

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Boarded Certified Dermatologist
California Medical License
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Residency: UCLA School of Medicine
Cosmetic/Surgical Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine

Summer Nguyen Liew, MSPAS, PA-C, sees patients of all ages for a variety of skin conditions including warts, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer. She performs various procedures such as cryotherapy, shave and punch biopsies, and laser treatments.

Summer is a nationally certified Physician Assistant who graduated from the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Idaho State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a member of the California Dermatology Physician Assistant Society and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She enjoys working together with her colleagues to provide patients with quality care.