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Between psoriasis, eczema, acne, pigmented lesions, and everything in between, skin ailments can lead to chronic discomfort and leave patients feeling self-conscious about their skin. But at Irradiance Medical Group Dermatology, patients can get personalized, comprehensive care for all types of skin conditions. With two convenient Los Angeles-based locations in Little Tokyo and Torrance, patients have a clinic location nearby.

Our specially trained team provide the most innovative diagnostic and treatment solutions available. We thoroughly evaluate moles, pigmented lesions, and other warning signs of skin cancer and if needed, performs biopsies and skin cancer removal surgeries.

Patients can even opt for a wide variety of cutting-edge cosmetic treatments at the clinic. With medical-grade laser systems, clinical chemical peels, and modern facial treatments, to name a few, patients of the practice can achieve beautiful, healthy looking skin, starting with their first visit. The team also provide laser tattoo removal treatments for patients wanting to restore their natural skin tone.

With flexible scheduling, patients have plenty of options for getting the dermatological care they need. The team at Irradiance Medical Group Dermatology welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Between psoriasis, eczema, acne, pigmented lesions, and everything in between, skin ailments can lead to chronic discomfort and leave patients feeling self-conscious about their skin. But at Irradiance Medical Group Dermatology, patients can get personalized, comprehensive care for all types of skin conditions. With two convenient Los Angeles-based locations in Little Tokyo and Torrance, patients have a clinic location nearby.

Our specially trained team provide the most innovative diagnostic and treatment solutions available. We thoroughly evaluate moles, pigmented lesions, and other warning signs of skin cancer and if needed, performs biopsies and skin cancer removal surgeries.

Patients can even opt for a wide variety of cutting-edge cosmetic treatments at the clinic. With medical-grade laser systems, clinical chemical peels, and modern facial treatments, to name a few, patients of the practice can achieve beautiful, healthy looking skin, starting with their first visit. The team also provide laser tattoo removal treatments for patients wanting to restore their natural skin tone.

With flexible scheduling, patients have plenty of options for getting the dermatological care they need. The team at Irradiance Medical Group Dermatology welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Having graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1993 with Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Tabibian finished his residency training in dermatology in 1997 where he was trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and dermatopathology. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, and the American Society of Mohs Surgery (Practicing Mohs surgery since 2000), and a member of the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He currently serves as a clinical instructor of dermatology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where he trains internal medicine residents doing electives in Dermatology.

Board-certified dermatologist Shirley Chi, MD, specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology, emphasizing patient advocacy and education. Dr. Chi sees patients at Dermatology Arts, with locations in South Pasadena and Arcadia, California. She is frequently featured on ABC Eyewitness News in the greater Los Angeles area for her expert advice concerning the care of skin, hair, and nails.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Southern California, Dr. Chi received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude with a major in philosophy. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School with the highest honors, completed her dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital in downtown Chicago, and served as chief resident during her final year.​

Dr. Chi has taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, and previously served as the Director of Dermatology Resident Education at Olive View-UCLA Hospital. She has also previously taught at Loma Linda University and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Dr. Chi received the President of the United States Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to teaching future doctors.

In her free time, Dr. Chi chases around two young children and enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and traveling. She also loves to read, watch movies, and learn about different cultures and languages. Besides her native English, Dr. Chi speaks French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.

Phillip H. A. Lee, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He believes that clear communication with the patient is essential to delivering high-quality care. Nominated by his local peers, he received the Pasadena Magazine – Top Doctors Award in Dermatology. Dr. Lee sees patients at Dermatology Arts, located in South Pasadena and Arcadia, California.

Born in Glendale, California, and raised in Pasadena, California, Dr. Lee considers this area home. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating Summa Cum Laude in biology. Dr. Lee went on to complete his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.

He received a laboratory research fellowship at the VA Medical Center in La Jolla, California, and completed his dermatology residency at the UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Lee served as chief resident during his final year of residency.​

Dr. Lee served as a volunteer faculty of the University of Southern California, Department of Dermatology. For his teaching, the dermatology residents awarded him the Outstanding Teaching Award in Medical Dermatology.

Dr. Lee truly enjoys the practice of dermatology and considers it an honor to participate in the patient-doctor relationship. When he is not in the clinic, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with his wife and two young girls. When time permits, you can also find him playing basketball and golf. In addition to English, Dr. Lee, who happens to be half Chilean, also speaks fluent Spanish.

Dr. Michael Abrouk joins us as a Harvard fellowship-trained cosmetic, surgical and laser dermatologist, and one of the few fellowship-trained dermatologists in the US selected as Newsweek’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists in America. He is considered by many to be  one of the world’s foremost authorities on laser and cosmetic dermatology, performing bespoke aesthetic procedures for the top business leaders of the world, high profile actors, musicians, athletes, models and patients throughout the United States. 

He received his medical degree from University of California Irvine School of Medicine, where received the highest awards and honors for his significant contributions to both basic science and medical research contributions. During his time in medical school Dr. Abrouk was awarded a prestigious research fellowship at UC San Francisco, one of the top research institutions in the world for dermatology clinical trials and research at There, he completed additional training and was involved with some of the nation's most pivotal clinical trials in dermatology. 

Dr Abrouk then completed his dermatology residency training at his top choice and one of the nation's  pre-eminent dermatology institutions, The University of Miami Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, where he served as Cosmetic Chief Resident. Following completion of his residency, Dr. Abrouk was hand selected to complete specialized fellowship training in Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery at the Wellman Institute at Harvard Medical School and Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. This fellowship is widely considered to be the most prestigious laser and cosmetic fellowship in the world,  and the location where most lasers in medicine and surgery were invented and techniques pioneered.

Dr. Abrouk has authored hundreds of scientific research articles, academic poster presentations, book chapters and oral presentations across the nation and served as a reviewer for peer reviewed academic journals and holds one of the highest H index scores in the nation amongst physicians. He is also the recipient of research grant funding for his scientific contributions, has conducted dozens of clinical trials resulting in FDA submissions and delivered a TED talk for his innovative work in dermatology.

Dr. Jill Javahery is a Board Certified Dermatologist. She graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and then completed her residency training in dermatology at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Javahery has been in practice in Long Beach since completing her training in 2007. Dr. Javahery’s practice encompasses adult and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and the use of lasers for both medical and cosmetic purposes. She is passionate in her advocacy for awareness of the dangers of skin cancer and the relative ease of treatment when diagnosed early. Although Dr. Javahery’s primary focus remains on treatment of diseases of the skin, she also realizes the value in maintaining & improving healthy skin. She utilizes all the modern technologies including fillers, collagen stimulators and lasers to achieve the optimal results for her patients. She tailors her approach to meet each individual patients’ needs. Dr. Javahery loves practicing dermatology!

Dr. Hamidi is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and a Southern California native. Recognized for her calm and caring bedside manner, her extensive knowledge in treating various skin conditions, and her expertise and meticulous care in the use of neuromodulators and fillers, she is available to address all of her patient’s skin care needs. Dr. Hamidi completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in Art History. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California.Dr. Hamidi has been published in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in teledermatology, as well as clinical trials in the field of medical dermatology. She enjoys teaching dermatology residents at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she serves as clinical instructor.

Dr. Nguyen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Following College, Dr. Nguyen continued his work in the UCSF Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Program and research of autologous melanoma vaccines. He graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine as a prestigious Regents Scholar in 2004. From there Dr. Nguyen completed his internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, his dermatology residency at University Hospitals/Case Western in Cleveland, and his Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York.Dr. Nguyen has honed his interest and skills in the treatment of skin cancers and cutaneous oncology. Dr. Nguyen has performed over 10,000 cases of Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction during this time, treating all manner of common and rate skin malignancies.

Dr. Nancy Samolitis is a Board Certified dermatologist with specialized training in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Samolitis graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Kentucky College of Medicine as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. She completed her internship at Northwestern University and her dermatology residency in 2005 at the University of Utah. In addition to providing care for general medical dermatology, Dr. Samolitis specializes in treatment of aging and sun damage. She actively participates as a research investigator on studies that involve the evaluation and development of cutting-edge products and devices. Dr. Samolitis has lectured nationwide and has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Amongst others, her work has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Archives of Dermatology

Dr. Katie Osley is a board certified dermatologist who genuinely enjoys practicing all aspects of dermatology. She is committed to excellent personalized care when it comes to surgical, medical and aesthetic skin conditions. University in Philadelphia. As a result, she excels in treating complex skin diseases in both adults and children. She has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Osley grew up on the East Coast in a small beach town called Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Her education started at Dusquesne University in Pittsburgh where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology. She then received her medical degree from Marshall University Medical School in West Virginia.Dr. Osley completed two years of internal medicine prior to her three years of dermatology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Dr. Mayha Patel is a Board-Certified Dermatologist at CoCo Dermatology and Cosmetics in Westlake Village, California. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology treatments, offering personalized care and individualized treatment plans for skin, hair, and nail conditions. Dr. Patel provides a wide range of cosmetic procedures such as Botox/ Xeomin, Fillers, Laser treatments, Chemical Peels, and PDO Threads, along with a range of medical-grade skincare products. Dr. Patel's passion for dermatology and aesthetics shines through in her dedication to providing the highest quality care for her patients. With a warm and compassionate approach, she strives to make each individual feel comfortable and confident in their skin. Dr. Patel also shares her extensive knowledge in Aesthetics through teaching and training Dermatologists, Plastic surgeons and other physicians around the country. Dr. Patel's commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in dermatology, technology, and aesthetic treatments ensures that her patients receive cutting-edge treatments tailored to their specific needs.