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Robert Modlin, MD
Chief, Dermatology updated Aug. 16, 2014
Director, General Dermatology, Skin Cancer/Melanoma
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
downloaded May 2012
(310) 917-3376 Appointments
(310) 206-6371 Information and referral
PRACTICE LOCATION
Peter Morton Medical Building
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90095
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 1984
EDUCATION
Residency
Medicine/Dermatology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1981 - 1984
Internship
Pediatrics, New York University Medical Center, 1980 - 1981
Medical Degree
MD, New York University School of Medicine, 1980
CLINICAL INTEREST
General Dermatology
Robert L. Modlin, M.D. completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University,
received his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine, was a pediatrics
intern at NYU, and a dermatology resident at Los Angeles County/University of Southern
California School of Medicine. Dr. Modlin’s primary research mentor is Barry R. Bloom, although
the training has been unofficial, it began in 1983 by telephone and fedex, then continued by fax
and email. Since 1990, Dr. Modlin has been at UCLA, presently as the Klein Professor of
Dermatology, Professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Chief of the
Division of Dermatology and Vice Chair for cutaneous medicine and dermatologic research in
the Department of Medicine.
Dr. Modlin’s interest in leprosy began during his dermatology residency at the Los Angeles
County/University of Southern California Medical Center, learning from Dr. Thomas Rea. The goal
of his research is centered on the study of leprosy as a model to learn about mechanisms of
host defense in humans. As such, Dr. Modlin’s laboratory has made fundamental insights into T
cell subsets, cytokine patterns, antigen presentation, innate immunity and antimicrobial
mechanisms in the human immune response to infection. He has been awarded three patents
for this research. Dr. Modlin has published over 180 articles, including 13 papers in Science and
Nature, and 4 in Nature Medicine. The Modlin lab’s manuscript identifying distinct T cell cytokine
profiles in leprosy lesions has been cited over 1000 times. An exciting recent discovery is the
elucidation of the mechanism by which vitamin D subsets contributes to innate immunity against
tuberculosis in humans, providing a rationale for therapeutic intervention. Dr. Modlin received the
Montagna Award for outstanding young investigator from the Society for Investigative Dermatology
and has given the Sulzberger lectureship of the American Academy of Dermatology. He received
a merit award from the National Institutes of Health for his research on Toll-like receptors. Dr.
Modlin is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the American
Association of Physicians. He has served as Deputy Editor for the Journal of Immunology, as
well as being a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Infection
and Immunity and Immunology. Dr. Modlin has served on the Society for Investigative
Dermatology Board of Directors.
Chief, Dermatology updated Aug. 16, 2014
Director, General Dermatology, Skin Cancer/Melanoma
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
downloaded May 2012
(310) 917-3376 Appointments
(310) 206-6371 Information and referral
PRACTICE LOCATION
Peter Morton Medical Building
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90095
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 1984
EDUCATION
Residency
Medicine/Dermatology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1981 - 1984
Internship
Pediatrics, New York University Medical Center, 1980 - 1981
Medical Degree
MD, New York University School of Medicine, 1980
CLINICAL INTEREST
General Dermatology
Robert L. Modlin, M.D. completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University,
received his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine, was a pediatrics
intern at NYU, and a dermatology resident at Los Angeles County/University of Southern
California School of Medicine. Dr. Modlin’s primary research mentor is Barry R. Bloom, although
the training has been unofficial, it began in 1983 by telephone and fedex, then continued by fax
and email. Since 1990, Dr. Modlin has been at UCLA, presently as the Klein Professor of
Dermatology, Professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Chief of the
Division of Dermatology and Vice Chair for cutaneous medicine and dermatologic research in
the Department of Medicine.
Dr. Modlin’s interest in leprosy began during his dermatology residency at the Los Angeles
County/University of Southern California Medical Center, learning from Dr. Thomas Rea. The goal
of his research is centered on the study of leprosy as a model to learn about mechanisms of
host defense in humans. As such, Dr. Modlin’s laboratory has made fundamental insights into T
cell subsets, cytokine patterns, antigen presentation, innate immunity and antimicrobial
mechanisms in the human immune response to infection. He has been awarded three patents
for this research. Dr. Modlin has published over 180 articles, including 13 papers in Science and
Nature, and 4 in Nature Medicine. The Modlin lab’s manuscript identifying distinct T cell cytokine
profiles in leprosy lesions has been cited over 1000 times. An exciting recent discovery is the
elucidation of the mechanism by which vitamin D subsets contributes to innate immunity against
tuberculosis in humans, providing a rationale for therapeutic intervention. Dr. Modlin received the
Montagna Award for outstanding young investigator from the Society for Investigative Dermatology
and has given the Sulzberger lectureship of the American Academy of Dermatology. He received
a merit award from the National Institutes of Health for his research on Toll-like receptors. Dr.
Modlin is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the American
Association of Physicians. He has served as Deputy Editor for the Journal of Immunology, as
well as being a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Infection
and Immunity and Immunology. Dr. Modlin has served on the Society for Investigative
Dermatology Board of Directors.
UCLA Dermatology
Dermatopathology 2013
Location & General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, AS-370
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00-1:00
Closed: Weekends & Holidays
Section Chief
Scott Binder, MD
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Tissue Procurement and Banking Services (TPCL)
Phone: (310) 825-1717
Education Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719 | Email
Dermatopathology is the pathology service concerned with the
diagnosis of skin disease. The dermatopathology team, led by Dr.
Scott Binder, Senior Vice Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
Director of Clinical Services, Chief of Dermatopathology and Pritzker
Professor of Clinical Pathology and Dermatology, evaluates
inflammatory skin diseases and neoplastic skin diseases, with special
expertise in diagnosing cutaneous lymphoid tumors and challenging
melanocytic lesions. Other key members of the faculty include
Professor Alastair Cochran, a leading expert on melanoma, and Drs.
David Cassarino, Joseph Hillman, George Sarantopoulos, Chandra
Smart, and Gregory van Dyke, all with broad expertise. The
Dermatopathology team has published numerous papers in leading
journals. Renowned also for outstanding service, our
dermatopathologists are always available for second opinions,
discussion of prognosis, treatment options or special needs.
Services
Tissue consultation
Direct immunofluorescence studies
Comprehensive immunohistochemistry staining
Gene rearrangement studies for B- and T-cell lymphomas
Education
Resident training
Dermatopathology Fellowship
Conferences...
Faculty
Scott W. Binder, MD
Raymond Barnhill, MD
Alistair Cochran, MD
Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
Aparche Yang, MD
Dana Haydel, MD, MS
(Dermatopathology--2012--link broken by UCLA)
This section has expertise in the diagnosis of skin biopsies from a
broad range of neoplastic and inflammatory conditions, with special
expertise in the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions and malignant
melanoma, as well as interpretation of sentinel node and other
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in dermatopathology.
(310) 794-9450 Information and referral
Binder, Scott W. MD Anatomic Pathology
& Clinical Pathology
[updated Aug. 16, 2014/downloaded 2012--photo added 2013
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
(310) 319-4515 Information and referral
(310) 794-7953
PRACTICE LOCATION
Santa Monica UCLA Pathology
1250 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Dermatopathology, American Board of Pathology, 1991
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology,
1990
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Scripps Clinic & Research, 1990 - 1991
Residency
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1986 - 1990
Internship
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1985 - 1986
Medical Degree
MD, Chicago Medical School, 1985
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Surgical Pathology, Dermatopathology
Cochran, Alistair MD Anatomic Pathology &
Clinical Pathology
Alistair Cochran, MD
[updated Nov. 26, 2013/Aug 16, 2014]]
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
(310) 825-8940 Information and referral
(310) 825-2743
Email Address
acochran@mednet.ucla.edu
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA Pathology & Lab Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave, 13-188 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Immunology & Tumor Biology, Karolinska Institutet, 1969 - 1971
Surgical Pathology, Western Infirmary, 1966 - 1969
Hematology, Western Infirmary, 1966 - 1967
Internal Medicine, Western Infirmary, 1963 - 1965
Residency
Pathology, Western Infirmary, 1961 - 1966
Internship
Rotating (Internship), Western Infirmary, 1959 - 1961
Medical Degree
MD, University of Glasgow Faculty of Medicine, 1959
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Surgical Pathology, Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology
Location & General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, AS-370
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732
Phone: (310) 267-2680
Section Chief
Scott Binder, MD
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Tissue Procurement and Banking Services (TPCL)
Phone: (310) 825-1717
Education Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719 | Email
Dermatopathology is the pathology service concerned with the
diagnosis of skin disease. The dermatopathology team, led by Dr.
Scott Binder, Senior Vice Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
Director of Clinical Services, Chief of Dermatopathology and Pritzker
Professor of Clinical Pathology and Dermatology, evaluates
inflammatory skin diseases and neoplastic skin diseases, with special
expertise in diagnosing cutaneous lymphoid tumors and challenging
melanocytic lesions. Other key members of the faculty include
Professor Alastair Cochran, a leading expert on melanoma, and Drs.
George Sarantopoulos, Raymond Barnhill and Chandra Smart, all with
broad expertise. The Dermatopathology team has published numerous
papers in leading journals. Renowned also for outstanding service, our
dermatopathologists are always available for second opinions,
discussion of prognosis, treatment options or special needs.
Services
Tissue consultation
Direct immunofluorescence studies
Comprehensive immunohistochemistry staining
Gene rearrangement studies for B- and T-cell lymphomas
Faculty
Scott W. Binder, MD
Raymond Barnhill, MD
Alistair Cochran, MD
Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
[downloaded Nov. 26, 2013]
UCLA Physician Chandra Smart, MD
specializes in Dermatopathology,
Pathology - Anatomic
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License Number
A89112
Contact
(310) 825-8940 Information
(310) 206-7191
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA Pathology & Lab Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave A3-231L CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology,
2007
Dermatopathology, American Board of Pathology
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Residency
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Internship
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003 - 2004
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003
Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
Specialty: Dermatology, Genitourinary Pathology, Surgical Pathology
Links
http://pathology.ucla.edu
Santa Monica-UCLA Pathology & Clinical Laboratory
[downloaded 2012]
Pathology and Laboratory research and diagnostic services are also
provided at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.
(310) 319-4508 Information and referral - Clinical Laboratory
(310) 319-4514 Information and referral - Pathology
Apple, Sophia MD Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Dawson, Nicole MD Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Nelson, Scott MD Pathology - Anatomic[download
Location & General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, AS-370
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00-1:00
Closed: Weekends & Holidays
Section Chief
Scott Binder, MD
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Tissue Procurement and Banking Services (TPCL)
Phone: (310) 825-1717
Education Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719 | Email
Dermatopathology is the pathology service concerned with the
diagnosis of skin disease. The dermatopathology team, led by Dr.
Scott Binder, Senior Vice Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
Director of Clinical Services, Chief of Dermatopathology and Pritzker
Professor of Clinical Pathology and Dermatology, evaluates
inflammatory skin diseases and neoplastic skin diseases, with special
expertise in diagnosing cutaneous lymphoid tumors and challenging
melanocytic lesions. Other key members of the faculty include
Professor Alastair Cochran, a leading expert on melanoma, and Drs.
David Cassarino, Joseph Hillman, George Sarantopoulos, Chandra
Smart, and Gregory van Dyke, all with broad expertise. The
Dermatopathology team has published numerous papers in leading
journals. Renowned also for outstanding service, our
dermatopathologists are always available for second opinions,
discussion of prognosis, treatment options or special needs.
Services
Tissue consultation
Direct immunofluorescence studies
Comprehensive immunohistochemistry staining
Gene rearrangement studies for B- and T-cell lymphomas
Education
Resident training
Dermatopathology Fellowship
Conferences...
Faculty
Scott W. Binder, MD
Raymond Barnhill, MD
Alistair Cochran, MD
Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
Aparche Yang, MD
Dana Haydel, MD, MS
(Dermatopathology--2012--link broken by UCLA)
This section has expertise in the diagnosis of skin biopsies from a
broad range of neoplastic and inflammatory conditions, with special
expertise in the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions and malignant
melanoma, as well as interpretation of sentinel node and other
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in dermatopathology.
(310) 794-9450 Information and referral
Binder, Scott W. MD Anatomic Pathology
& Clinical Pathology
[updated Aug. 16, 2014/downloaded 2012--photo added 2013
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
(310) 319-4515 Information and referral
(310) 794-7953
PRACTICE LOCATION
Santa Monica UCLA Pathology
1250 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Dermatopathology, American Board of Pathology, 1991
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology,
1990
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Scripps Clinic & Research, 1990 - 1991
Residency
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1986 - 1990
Internship
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1985 - 1986
Medical Degree
MD, Chicago Medical School, 1985
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Surgical Pathology, Dermatopathology
Cochran, Alistair MD Anatomic Pathology &
Clinical Pathology
Alistair Cochran, MD
[updated Nov. 26, 2013/Aug 16, 2014]]
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
(310) 825-8940 Information and referral
(310) 825-2743
Email Address
acochran@mednet.ucla.edu
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA Pathology & Lab Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave, 13-188 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Immunology & Tumor Biology, Karolinska Institutet, 1969 - 1971
Surgical Pathology, Western Infirmary, 1966 - 1969
Hematology, Western Infirmary, 1966 - 1967
Internal Medicine, Western Infirmary, 1963 - 1965
Residency
Pathology, Western Infirmary, 1961 - 1966
Internship
Rotating (Internship), Western Infirmary, 1959 - 1961
Medical Degree
MD, University of Glasgow Faculty of Medicine, 1959
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Surgical Pathology, Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology
Location & General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, AS-370
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732
Phone: (310) 267-2680
Section Chief
Scott Binder, MD
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Tissue Procurement and Banking Services (TPCL)
Phone: (310) 825-1717
Education Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719 | Email
Dermatopathology is the pathology service concerned with the
diagnosis of skin disease. The dermatopathology team, led by Dr.
Scott Binder, Senior Vice Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
Director of Clinical Services, Chief of Dermatopathology and Pritzker
Professor of Clinical Pathology and Dermatology, evaluates
inflammatory skin diseases and neoplastic skin diseases, with special
expertise in diagnosing cutaneous lymphoid tumors and challenging
melanocytic lesions. Other key members of the faculty include
Professor Alastair Cochran, a leading expert on melanoma, and Drs.
George Sarantopoulos, Raymond Barnhill and Chandra Smart, all with
broad expertise. The Dermatopathology team has published numerous
papers in leading journals. Renowned also for outstanding service, our
dermatopathologists are always available for second opinions,
discussion of prognosis, treatment options or special needs.
Services
Tissue consultation
Direct immunofluorescence studies
Comprehensive immunohistochemistry staining
Gene rearrangement studies for B- and T-cell lymphomas
Faculty
Scott W. Binder, MD
Raymond Barnhill, MD
Alistair Cochran, MD
Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
Chandra Smart, MD
[downloaded Nov. 26, 2013]
UCLA Physician Chandra Smart, MD
specializes in Dermatopathology,
Pathology - Anatomic
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License Number
A89112
Contact
(310) 825-8940 Information
(310) 206-7191
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA Pathology & Lab Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave A3-231L CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology,
2007
Dermatopathology, American Board of Pathology
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Residency
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Internship
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003 - 2004
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003
Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
Specialty: Dermatology, Genitourinary Pathology, Surgical Pathology
Links
http://pathology.ucla.edu
Santa Monica-UCLA Pathology & Clinical Laboratory
[downloaded 2012]
Pathology and Laboratory research and diagnostic services are also
provided at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.
(310) 319-4508 Information and referral - Clinical Laboratory
(310) 319-4514 Information and referral - Pathology
Apple, Sophia MD Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Dawson, Nicole MD Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Nelson, Scott MD Pathology - Anatomic[download
Ki-Young Suh, MD
State License Number A99844
(310) 825-6911
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2010
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2007
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Pediatric Dermatology, UC San Francisco School of Medicine, 2008 - 2009
Residency
Dermatology, Northwestern University, 2004 - 2007
Internship
Internal Medicine, Rush Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center, 2003 - 2004
Medical Degree
MD, Harvard Medical School, 2003
CLINICAL INTEREST
Autoimmune Skin Diseases (alopecia areata, dermatomyositis, lupus, morphea,
pemphigoid, pemphigus),
Dermatology Surgery,
Eczema,
General Dermatology,
Laser, Melanoma, Nail Disorders, Pediatric Dermatology, Phototherapy, Psoriasis, Skin
Cancer, Vitiligo/Pigmentation Disorder
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Physician, Dermatology, Subspecialty Clinics
State License Number A99844
(310) 825-6911
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2010
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2007
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Pediatric Dermatology, UC San Francisco School of Medicine, 2008 - 2009
Residency
Dermatology, Northwestern University, 2004 - 2007
Internship
Internal Medicine, Rush Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center, 2003 - 2004
Medical Degree
MD, Harvard Medical School, 2003
CLINICAL INTEREST
Autoimmune Skin Diseases (alopecia areata, dermatomyositis, lupus, morphea,
pemphigoid, pemphigus),
Dermatology Surgery,
Eczema,
General Dermatology,
Laser, Melanoma, Nail Disorders, Pediatric Dermatology, Phototherapy, Psoriasis, Skin
Cancer, Vitiligo/Pigmentation Disorder
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Physician, Dermatology, Subspecialty Clinics
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UCLA Division of Dermatology
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 450 (Medical Dermatology)
Suite 465 (Dermatologic Surgery)
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6957
Appointments: (310) 825-6911
Information: (310) 825-6911
Fax: (310) 794-7005
Cosmetic Appointments: (310) 206-SKIN (7546)
UCLA Santa Monica Dermatology
2020 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telephone: (310) 917-3376
Fax: (310) 582-6302
Cosmetic Appointments: (310) 206-SKIN (7546)
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 450 (Medical Dermatology)
Suite 465 (Dermatologic Surgery)
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6957
Appointments: (310) 825-6911
Information: (310) 825-6911
Fax: (310) 794-7005
Cosmetic Appointments: (310) 206-SKIN (7546)
UCLA Santa Monica Dermatology
2020 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telephone: (310) 917-3376
Fax: (310) 582-6302
Cosmetic Appointments: (310) 206-SKIN (7546)
Scott W. Binder,
M.D.
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2013
Director, Pathology
Clinical Services
Chief of
Dermatopathology
Dr. Binder is an internationally
known dermatopathologist with
interests in pigmented and
lymphoid lesions of the skin. He is
a speaker at international
conferences, most recently in
Seoul, Korea and Beijing, China
where he was inducted into the
Chinese Academy of Medical
Sciences. Dr. Binder holds dual
appointments in the Departments
of Pathology and Dermatology. He
is Founder/Director of the
Dermatopathology Fellowship
Program.
Dr. Binder completed
his fellowship with Dr.
James Graham at the
Scripps Institute and
studied with Dr. Bernard
Ackerman at New York
University. Dr. Binder
was Director of Surgical
Pathology at
Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center before coming to
UCLA as Director of
Pathology Outreach
Services, Chief of
Dermatopathology and
Senior Vice Chair of the
Department of
Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Binder is an
internationally known
guest lecturer and
award winning teacher.
His consultations are
praised nationwide for
their clinical insights
and diagnostic acumen.
Recent/Featured
Publications:
Chandra N. Smart,
Richard A. Pucci, Scott W. Binder,
David S. Cassarino Cutaneous
Carcinosarcoma With Myoepithelial
Differentiation:
Immunohistochemical and
Cytogenetic Analysis of a Case
Presenting in an Unusual Location.
The American Journal of
Dermatopathology, 2009. Volume
31, Number 7
McClellan, S.,
Binder, S.
Peripheral T-Cell
Lymphoma With Initial
Presentation In The
Skin. December 2005.
A Review of
Immunohistochemical
Markers for Melanocytic
Lesions: Diagnostic and
Prognostic Utility. The
Journal of Cutaneous
Pathology. 2008
May;35(5):433-44.
M.D.
downloaded Nov. 26,
2013
Director, Pathology
Clinical Services
Chief of
Dermatopathology
Dr. Binder is an internationally
known dermatopathologist with
interests in pigmented and
lymphoid lesions of the skin. He is
a speaker at international
conferences, most recently in
Seoul, Korea and Beijing, China
where he was inducted into the
Chinese Academy of Medical
Sciences. Dr. Binder holds dual
appointments in the Departments
of Pathology and Dermatology. He
is Founder/Director of the
Dermatopathology Fellowship
Program.
Dr. Binder completed
his fellowship with Dr.
James Graham at the
Scripps Institute and
studied with Dr. Bernard
Ackerman at New York
University. Dr. Binder
was Director of Surgical
Pathology at
Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center before coming to
UCLA as Director of
Pathology Outreach
Services, Chief of
Dermatopathology and
Senior Vice Chair of the
Department of
Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Binder is an
internationally known
guest lecturer and
award winning teacher.
His consultations are
praised nationwide for
their clinical insights
and diagnostic acumen.
Recent/Featured
Publications:
Chandra N. Smart,
Richard A. Pucci, Scott W. Binder,
David S. Cassarino Cutaneous
Carcinosarcoma With Myoepithelial
Differentiation:
Immunohistochemical and
Cytogenetic Analysis of a Case
Presenting in an Unusual Location.
The American Journal of
Dermatopathology, 2009. Volume
31, Number 7
McClellan, S.,
Binder, S.
Peripheral T-Cell
Lymphoma With Initial
Presentation In The
Skin. December 2005.
A Review of
Immunohistochemical
Markers for Melanocytic
Lesions: Diagnostic and
Prognostic Utility. The
Journal of Cutaneous
Pathology. 2008
May;35(5):433-44.
Ki-Young Yoo M.D.,
[AKA Suh]
[downloaded Nov. 26, 2013]
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical
Professor
Director of Pediatric Dermatology
Clinical Director of Quality, Division
of Dermatology
Undergraduate Education
California Institute of Technology
Medical Education
Harvard Medical School
Internship
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's
Medical Center, Medicine
Residency Training
McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University,
Dermatology
Fellowship Training
University of California, San
Francisco, Pediatric Dermatology
Board Certification
Dermatology: Pediatric Dermatology
Clinical Interest
General Dermatology, Pediatric
Dermatology
Publications
Suh KY and Frieden IJ. Infantile
hemangiomas with minimal or
arrested growth: a retrospective
case series. Arch Dermatol. 2010
Sep;146(9):971-6.
Rosbe KS, Suh KY, Meyer AK,
Maguiness SM, Frieden IJ.
Propranolol in management of
airway infantile hemangiomas. Arch
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010
Jul;136(7):658-65.
Suh K, Rosbe K, Meyer A, Frieden I.
Extensive airway hemangiomas in
two patients without beard
hemangiomas. Pediatr Dermatol.
2011 May-Jun;28(3):347-8.
Suh KY. Atopic dermatitis and food
alleriges: Separating fact from
fiction. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010
Jun;29(2):72-8.
Suh KY and Frieden IJ. “Perioral
dermatitis,” In press for Textbook of
Paediatric Dermatology, 3rd edition.
Irvine A, Hoeger P, and Yan A,
editors. Blackwell Publishing.
Suh KY. Atopic dermatitis and food
alleriges: Separating fact from
fiction. In press for Seminars in
Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.
Suh KY, Bolognia JL. “Signature
nevi.” J Am Acad Dermatol 2009;60
(3):508-14.
Kundu RV, Joshi SS, Suh KY, Boone
SL, Huggins RH, Alam M, White L,
Rademaker AW, West DP, Yoo S.
Comparison of electrodesiccation
and potassium-titanyl-phosphate
laser for treatment of dermatosis
papulosa nigra. Dermatol Surg.
2009 Jul;35(7):1079-83.
Choi JK, Suh KY, Kundu RV,
Wickless SC, Brieva J. “What is your
diagnosis? Bullous Sweet’s
syndrome with neutrophilic
alveolitis.” Cutis 2008;82(6):395.
Suh KY, Lacouture M, Gerami P.
“p63 in primary cutaneous
carcinosarcoma.” Am J
Dermatopathol 2007; 29(4): 374-7.
Suh KY, Kindler HL, Medenica M,
Lacouture M. “Doxycycline for the
treatment of paronychia induced by
the epidermal growth factor receptor
inhibitor cetuximab.” Br J Dermatol
2006; 154(1): 191-2.
Jones DA, Yawalkar N, Suh KY,
Sadat S, Rich B, Kupper TS.
“Identification of autoantigens in
psoriatic plaques using expression
cloning.” J Invest Dermatol. 2004 Jul:
123(1): 93-100.
Yawalkar N, Ferenczi K, Jones DA,
Yamanaka K, Suh KY, Sadat S,
Kupper TS. “Profound loss of T-cell
receptor repertoire complexity in
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.” Blood
2003; 102(12): 4059-66.
Dr. Suh/Yoo Yelp
reviews
Sherri B.
Marina del Rey, CA
3.0 star rating
7/17/2008
It's interesting that the previous
reviewer mentioned Dr. Ki-Young
Suh. This is the doctor that told me
(after meeting me for like 2 mins.
and me telling her that I had OCD)
that I needed a shrink. I actually tried
to report her to UCLA for
inappropriate behaviour, but alas,
she had already quit.
I did get hooked up a second time
with a much better doctor. Dr.
Jonathan Cotliar. He was a good
listener, friendly and didn't make me
feel like crap like Dr. Suh had.
They take my insurance (Anthem)
and the appointment desk is
courteous and helpful.
If it weren't for my horrible experience
with Dr. Suh, i would have given it 3
stars.
nn B.
Thousand Oaks, CA
4.0 star rating [out of 5]
8/16/2012
I took my 11 month old daughter to
see Dr. Ki-Young Suh after
searching for a reputable pediatric
dermatologist and I was happy that I
found her. She was a great listener,
intelligent, and informative. And there
was no wait, so that's a huge plus.
I'm glad I found her!
[AKA Suh]
[downloaded Nov. 26, 2013]
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical
Professor
Director of Pediatric Dermatology
Clinical Director of Quality, Division
of Dermatology
Undergraduate Education
California Institute of Technology
Medical Education
Harvard Medical School
Internship
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's
Medical Center, Medicine
Residency Training
McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University,
Dermatology
Fellowship Training
University of California, San
Francisco, Pediatric Dermatology
Board Certification
Dermatology: Pediatric Dermatology
Clinical Interest
General Dermatology, Pediatric
Dermatology
Publications
Suh KY and Frieden IJ. Infantile
hemangiomas with minimal or
arrested growth: a retrospective
case series. Arch Dermatol. 2010
Sep;146(9):971-6.
Rosbe KS, Suh KY, Meyer AK,
Maguiness SM, Frieden IJ.
Propranolol in management of
airway infantile hemangiomas. Arch
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010
Jul;136(7):658-65.
Suh K, Rosbe K, Meyer A, Frieden I.
Extensive airway hemangiomas in
two patients without beard
hemangiomas. Pediatr Dermatol.
2011 May-Jun;28(3):347-8.
Suh KY. Atopic dermatitis and food
alleriges: Separating fact from
fiction. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010
Jun;29(2):72-8.
Suh KY and Frieden IJ. “Perioral
dermatitis,” In press for Textbook of
Paediatric Dermatology, 3rd edition.
Irvine A, Hoeger P, and Yan A,
editors. Blackwell Publishing.
Suh KY. Atopic dermatitis and food
alleriges: Separating fact from
fiction. In press for Seminars in
Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.
Suh KY, Bolognia JL. “Signature
nevi.” J Am Acad Dermatol 2009;60
(3):508-14.
Kundu RV, Joshi SS, Suh KY, Boone
SL, Huggins RH, Alam M, White L,
Rademaker AW, West DP, Yoo S.
Comparison of electrodesiccation
and potassium-titanyl-phosphate
laser for treatment of dermatosis
papulosa nigra. Dermatol Surg.
2009 Jul;35(7):1079-83.
Choi JK, Suh KY, Kundu RV,
Wickless SC, Brieva J. “What is your
diagnosis? Bullous Sweet’s
syndrome with neutrophilic
alveolitis.” Cutis 2008;82(6):395.
Suh KY, Lacouture M, Gerami P.
“p63 in primary cutaneous
carcinosarcoma.” Am J
Dermatopathol 2007; 29(4): 374-7.
Suh KY, Kindler HL, Medenica M,
Lacouture M. “Doxycycline for the
treatment of paronychia induced by
the epidermal growth factor receptor
inhibitor cetuximab.” Br J Dermatol
2006; 154(1): 191-2.
Jones DA, Yawalkar N, Suh KY,
Sadat S, Rich B, Kupper TS.
“Identification of autoantigens in
psoriatic plaques using expression
cloning.” J Invest Dermatol. 2004 Jul:
123(1): 93-100.
Yawalkar N, Ferenczi K, Jones DA,
Yamanaka K, Suh KY, Sadat S,
Kupper TS. “Profound loss of T-cell
receptor repertoire complexity in
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.” Blood
2003; 102(12): 4059-66.
Dr. Suh/Yoo Yelp
reviews
Sherri B.
Marina del Rey, CA
3.0 star rating
7/17/2008
It's interesting that the previous
reviewer mentioned Dr. Ki-Young
Suh. This is the doctor that told me
(after meeting me for like 2 mins.
and me telling her that I had OCD)
that I needed a shrink. I actually tried
to report her to UCLA for
inappropriate behaviour, but alas,
she had already quit.
I did get hooked up a second time
with a much better doctor. Dr.
Jonathan Cotliar. He was a good
listener, friendly and didn't make me
feel like crap like Dr. Suh had.
They take my insurance (Anthem)
and the appointment desk is
courteous and helpful.
If it weren't for my horrible experience
with Dr. Suh, i would have given it 3
stars.
nn B.
Thousand Oaks, CA
4.0 star rating [out of 5]
8/16/2012
I took my 11 month old daughter to
see Dr. Ki-Young Suh after
searching for a reputable pediatric
dermatologist and I was happy that I
found her. She was a great listener,
intelligent, and informative. And there
was no wait, so that's a huge plus.
I'm glad I found her!
Christopher Ho,
M.D.
[downloaded Nov. 26,
2013]
Assistant Clinical Professor
Undergraduate Education
Stanford University B.S.,
Graduate Studies M.S.
Medical Education
University of Southern
California
Internship
Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center
Residency Training
University of California,
Los Angeles,
Dermatology
Board Certification
Dermatology
M.D.
[downloaded Nov. 26,
2013]
Assistant Clinical Professor
Undergraduate Education
Stanford University B.S.,
Graduate Studies M.S.
Medical Education
University of Southern
California
Internship
Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center
Residency Training
University of California,
Los Angeles,
Dermatology
Board Certification
Dermatology
Dermatopathology
updated Aug. 16, 2014
G. Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Program Director [This appears
to be an academic program]
CHS AS-255C
Phone: (310) 825-8074 | Email
Dermatology Chief
Scott W. Binder, MD
CHS AS-370
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Fellowship Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719
Fax: (310) 267-2058 | Email
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year accredited
fellowship that provides intensive training in all aspects of dermatopathology in order to
prepare trainees for an academic or community career in the field. Fellows trained in
dermatology will participate in an ACGME-approved combination of dermatopathology
and pathology with an emphasis on those fields most relevant to dermatopathology.
Fellows trained in pathology will work within the dermatopathology service as well as the
clinical services of UCLA's prestigious Dermatology Department. All Fellows are
provided with the highest level of dermatopathology training, including daily sign-out of
many extremely challenging consult cases as well as a high volume of routine cases
from community dermatologists and the inpatient services of UCLA Medical Center.
A broad range of ancillary studies including immunohistochemistry and molecular
pathology are routinely employed by the service. Extensive opportunities for basic
science, translational, and clinical research are available including collaborations with
UCLA professors studying a wide range of clinical and basic science disciplines.
Educational opportunities are limitless. Three fellowship positions are currently
available.
updated Aug. 16, 2014
G. Peter Sarantopoulos, MD
Program Director [This appears
to be an academic program]
CHS AS-255C
Phone: (310) 825-8074 | Email
Dermatology Chief
Scott W. Binder, MD
CHS AS-370
Phone: (310) 267-2680 | Email
Fellowship Coordinator
Annetta Pierro
Phone: (310) 825-5719
Fax: (310) 267-2058 | Email
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year accredited
fellowship that provides intensive training in all aspects of dermatopathology in order to
prepare trainees for an academic or community career in the field. Fellows trained in
dermatology will participate in an ACGME-approved combination of dermatopathology
and pathology with an emphasis on those fields most relevant to dermatopathology.
Fellows trained in pathology will work within the dermatopathology service as well as the
clinical services of UCLA's prestigious Dermatology Department. All Fellows are
provided with the highest level of dermatopathology training, including daily sign-out of
many extremely challenging consult cases as well as a high volume of routine cases
from community dermatologists and the inpatient services of UCLA Medical Center.
A broad range of ancillary studies including immunohistochemistry and molecular
pathology are routinely employed by the service. Extensive opportunities for basic
science, translational, and clinical research are available including collaborations with
UCLA professors studying a wide range of clinical and basic science disciplines.
Educational opportunities are limitless. Three fellowship positions are currently
available.
Yelp ratings of Dr.
Christopher Ho
Steve A.
Los Angeles, CA
1.0 star rating
1/8/2014
I would give him no stars,
worst dermatologist I have
ever been to and I've seen
many. Do not believe the 5
stars, they must be from
friends and relatives. If he
spent 5 minutes with me it
was a lot and he didn't
even examine me. I told him
I have psoriasis and he
immediately prescribed
Humera and told me one of
his staff would be in touch
to let me know if my
insurance covered it.
Needless to say I never got
a call and had to call
numerous times to find out.
When I finally was told it
wasn't covered, I asked
what other treatment would
they suggest and was told
a lot of prescribed
medications were
expensive and might not be
covered either, but made
no effort to find out. The
worst Doctor ever. He might
be brilliant but he should be
in a lab and and not seeing
patients. If you call 5
minutes seeing them.
Shame on him.
Et D.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
4/19/2014
he is the best dermatologist
ever.
Mary F.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
1/28/2014
I like Dr. Ho very much. Just
saw him today. I have a lot
of skin cancer in my family
so I see him about every 6
months. Every time is a
great experience. He'll even
make a deal with you and
burn off skin tags that the
insurance won't cover. I'm
sorry 3 other people had a
bad experience. my
husband goes to him as
well as three of our friends.
Always been great. We
certainly have no vested
interest in him
Aiko T.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
8/24/2013
He's so nice and solves
skin problem.
Very friendly and I like
going there.
Speaks Japanese
Very clean
Toshiro D.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
10/28/2011
He is very fast, and quite
brilliant, efficient,
responsive, rational and
caring.
I have had many skin
doctors over the years, and
this is the only one that I
trust. He's a small legend in
Little Tokyo with a very
good reputation.
On one occassion, after
being misdiagnosed with a
potentially terminal disease
by a locak qwack (not hard
to figure out who this is in
J-town), Dr. Ho easily
explained why I did not
have this disease, which
tests a few days later
confirmed.
My only minor complaint is
that there was one person
working here who was
always in an eternal bad
mood and kind of rude. So
much so that I avoided
calling for fear of getting
her on the phone. Sorry.
Not a reason to knock
points off the doctor but
etiquette is so very
important.
Other than that, likely the
best doctor I have ever
visited, in any profession.
Also, prices are very
reasonable and excellent
results for my skin. And no,
I am not a relative lol!
As you can see from my
other reviews, it is not often
that I give 5 to anyone, for
anything.
Euni L.
Stevenson Ranch, CA
5.0 star rating
11/3/2013
Dr. HO Is very nice and
funny too. People may think
he's in rush but.... he's fast
and accurate. Even when I
discontinued health
insurance, even as a Cash
Patient, I still go to see him.
Trustable Dr.
Jessy C.
Los Angeles, CA
1.0 star rating
10/25/2010
I'm very disappointed with
Dr. Ho.
I came in with a few
whiteheads on my face and
a couple zits, he prescribed
me Retin A 0.025% without
telling me any side effect
and what I will be going
through. Before I started
the treatment, I looked up
the treatment online and
saw what people said about
it. Hundreds of reviews I
read said the same thing,
your skin will irritate and will
go through horrible initial
breakouts and that Doctors
mostly prescribe oral
antibiotics for patients who
are on this treatment. I was
really concerned so I made
another appointment with
Dr. Ho, and he just told me
that the percentage he
prescribed me will not
irritate my skin and I will not
go through initial breakout.
I asked him firmly more
than once and he promised
me that I will not have
irritation as long I use
moisturizer and would not
go through initial breakout.
He only spoke to me for 10
min and did not prescribe
anything else with the
treatment and rushed me
out.
I'm quite upset that I had to
pay $35 to talk to him for
10 min and got nothing out
of it.
And guess what? After 15
days on the treatment, my
skin is starting to irritate
and I am going through the
initial breakout. Just like
every review online said I
would go through. I now
have 6 cystic acnes on my
face. I'm upset but I know
what to expect from the
Retin A 0.025% treatment,
not from my doctor, but
from the reviews I read
online.
As an expierenced
Dermatologist, Dr. Ho
should know better. I am
very disappointed at him.
Christopher H.
Comment from
Christopher H. of
Christopher Ho, MD
Business Owner
11/2/2010 I am sorry to
hear this; however, I don't
usually give out Retin A
.025% cream and I usually
prescribe Retin A .04%
Micro which is less
irritating. Perhaps your
pharmacy switched it to the
generic form which usually
irritates and exacerbates
your acne. Sometimes
pharmacist will tell you that
it is the same medication,
but it is obviously not.
Maral T.
Los Angeles, CA
4.0 star rating
10/18/2011
1 check-in
Dr. Ho is great. And his
office staff was really quick
and efficient. I came in to
check on a mole on my
back which turned out to be
nothing to worry about
(never hurts to check!). He
was friendly, totally put me
at ease, and was very quick
with the examination and
verdict.
Carol H.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
9/4/2010
First to Review
I am someone who rarely goes to
the dermatologist (hadn't been in
more than 5 years), nor do I have
any serious skin conditions. I
went only to have some minor
sun damage (sunspots)
inspected. This was a great,
no-nonsense visit to the
dermatologist. The front office
staff were friendly and efficient. I
waited no more than 5 minutes
for my appointment. While I was
in the waiting room, Dr. Ho came
out to the front desk and took a
phone call from a patient (always
a good sign when a doctor
actually talks to patients). Dr. Ho
is friendly and knowledgeable. He
gives you straightforward
information without sugarcoating
or trying to sell you
procedures/products that are
unnecessary. He has a sense of
humor. I will definitely make him
my choice for any future
dermatologist visits. If only my
family doctor was this good......
Kristen R.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
1/10/2012
My doctor referred me to
Dr. Ho to have my moles
examined. I had a bad
experience with another
dermatologist who ordered
unnecessary tests and did
unnecessary procedures.
Dr. Ho was thorough,
honest and pleasant and
ruled out the necessity of
further mole removal which
the other doctor had
recommended. He's great.
C. N.
Alhambra, CA
5.0 star rating
3/7/2013
Dr. Ho is wonderful - he's
very professional, helpful,
and kind. I first went to see
him for a mole examination
about 8 years ago. Since
then, he has been my
dermatologist and now, my
family members also see
him whenever they have
skin problems. His office is
always busy but he takes
some time to answer all of
the questions - he truly
cares for his patients.
W K.
Torrance, CA
1.0 star rating
8/1/2012
His counsel/talking manner
is very rude and short less
than 10 minutes. Basically,
he could not treat or even
prescribe instead of saying
that you should come
earlier. You cannot expect
professinal mannered
knowledgable treatment
from him. I just felt wasted
my time and money plus felt
bad all day because of his
attitude.
Christopher H.
Comment from
Christopher H. of
Christopher Ho, MD
Business Owner
8/10/2012 I'm sorry you feel
this way; however, I do not
provide treatments that will
not help you nor prescribe
medication that is not
effective.
[Maura Larkins comment:
Seriously, Dr. Ho? You
never prescribed a
medication that was not
effective?
So, you never CHANGED
anyone's medication
because the first thing you
prescribed didn't work?
That's incredible.
I'm pretty sure you're the
only doctor on the planet
who has such a record.
Except, of course, for the
beginning doctors who
have had no difficult cases
so far. I suppose they
could also make the claim
you have made.
Obviously, skin conditions
can be unpredictable, and
different causes can result
in similar appearance of the
skin. And some conditions
simply don't respond to
current medications. So I'm
wondering how you
manage to be so lucky. Is
it magic?]
Joe H.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
9/19/2010
I really lucked out when my
doctor referred me to Dr.
Ho. In the few minutes I
waited, I heard them speak
3 different languages,
which was nice. I waited no
more than a minute in the
patient room until Dr. Ho
came in. Though my family
doctor had wasted 2 visits
misdiagnosing my dry skin
problem, Dr. Ho diagnosed
it in 3 seconds. My time
with him was brief, but he
answered all the questions I
had quickly and thoroughly
and was very friendly. You
really can't ask for more.
Christopher Ho
Steve A.
Los Angeles, CA
1.0 star rating
1/8/2014
I would give him no stars,
worst dermatologist I have
ever been to and I've seen
many. Do not believe the 5
stars, they must be from
friends and relatives. If he
spent 5 minutes with me it
was a lot and he didn't
even examine me. I told him
I have psoriasis and he
immediately prescribed
Humera and told me one of
his staff would be in touch
to let me know if my
insurance covered it.
Needless to say I never got
a call and had to call
numerous times to find out.
When I finally was told it
wasn't covered, I asked
what other treatment would
they suggest and was told
a lot of prescribed
medications were
expensive and might not be
covered either, but made
no effort to find out. The
worst Doctor ever. He might
be brilliant but he should be
in a lab and and not seeing
patients. If you call 5
minutes seeing them.
Shame on him.
Et D.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
4/19/2014
he is the best dermatologist
ever.
Mary F.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
1/28/2014
I like Dr. Ho very much. Just
saw him today. I have a lot
of skin cancer in my family
so I see him about every 6
months. Every time is a
great experience. He'll even
make a deal with you and
burn off skin tags that the
insurance won't cover. I'm
sorry 3 other people had a
bad experience. my
husband goes to him as
well as three of our friends.
Always been great. We
certainly have no vested
interest in him
Aiko T.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
8/24/2013
He's so nice and solves
skin problem.
Very friendly and I like
going there.
Speaks Japanese
Very clean
Toshiro D.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
10/28/2011
He is very fast, and quite
brilliant, efficient,
responsive, rational and
caring.
I have had many skin
doctors over the years, and
this is the only one that I
trust. He's a small legend in
Little Tokyo with a very
good reputation.
On one occassion, after
being misdiagnosed with a
potentially terminal disease
by a locak qwack (not hard
to figure out who this is in
J-town), Dr. Ho easily
explained why I did not
have this disease, which
tests a few days later
confirmed.
My only minor complaint is
that there was one person
working here who was
always in an eternal bad
mood and kind of rude. So
much so that I avoided
calling for fear of getting
her on the phone. Sorry.
Not a reason to knock
points off the doctor but
etiquette is so very
important.
Other than that, likely the
best doctor I have ever
visited, in any profession.
Also, prices are very
reasonable and excellent
results for my skin. And no,
I am not a relative lol!
As you can see from my
other reviews, it is not often
that I give 5 to anyone, for
anything.
Euni L.
Stevenson Ranch, CA
5.0 star rating
11/3/2013
Dr. HO Is very nice and
funny too. People may think
he's in rush but.... he's fast
and accurate. Even when I
discontinued health
insurance, even as a Cash
Patient, I still go to see him.
Trustable Dr.
Jessy C.
Los Angeles, CA
1.0 star rating
10/25/2010
I'm very disappointed with
Dr. Ho.
I came in with a few
whiteheads on my face and
a couple zits, he prescribed
me Retin A 0.025% without
telling me any side effect
and what I will be going
through. Before I started
the treatment, I looked up
the treatment online and
saw what people said about
it. Hundreds of reviews I
read said the same thing,
your skin will irritate and will
go through horrible initial
breakouts and that Doctors
mostly prescribe oral
antibiotics for patients who
are on this treatment. I was
really concerned so I made
another appointment with
Dr. Ho, and he just told me
that the percentage he
prescribed me will not
irritate my skin and I will not
go through initial breakout.
I asked him firmly more
than once and he promised
me that I will not have
irritation as long I use
moisturizer and would not
go through initial breakout.
He only spoke to me for 10
min and did not prescribe
anything else with the
treatment and rushed me
out.
I'm quite upset that I had to
pay $35 to talk to him for
10 min and got nothing out
of it.
And guess what? After 15
days on the treatment, my
skin is starting to irritate
and I am going through the
initial breakout. Just like
every review online said I
would go through. I now
have 6 cystic acnes on my
face. I'm upset but I know
what to expect from the
Retin A 0.025% treatment,
not from my doctor, but
from the reviews I read
online.
As an expierenced
Dermatologist, Dr. Ho
should know better. I am
very disappointed at him.
Christopher H.
Comment from
Christopher H. of
Christopher Ho, MD
Business Owner
11/2/2010 I am sorry to
hear this; however, I don't
usually give out Retin A
.025% cream and I usually
prescribe Retin A .04%
Micro which is less
irritating. Perhaps your
pharmacy switched it to the
generic form which usually
irritates and exacerbates
your acne. Sometimes
pharmacist will tell you that
it is the same medication,
but it is obviously not.
Maral T.
Los Angeles, CA
4.0 star rating
10/18/2011
1 check-in
Dr. Ho is great. And his
office staff was really quick
and efficient. I came in to
check on a mole on my
back which turned out to be
nothing to worry about
(never hurts to check!). He
was friendly, totally put me
at ease, and was very quick
with the examination and
verdict.
Carol H.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
9/4/2010
First to Review
I am someone who rarely goes to
the dermatologist (hadn't been in
more than 5 years), nor do I have
any serious skin conditions. I
went only to have some minor
sun damage (sunspots)
inspected. This was a great,
no-nonsense visit to the
dermatologist. The front office
staff were friendly and efficient. I
waited no more than 5 minutes
for my appointment. While I was
in the waiting room, Dr. Ho came
out to the front desk and took a
phone call from a patient (always
a good sign when a doctor
actually talks to patients). Dr. Ho
is friendly and knowledgeable. He
gives you straightforward
information without sugarcoating
or trying to sell you
procedures/products that are
unnecessary. He has a sense of
humor. I will definitely make him
my choice for any future
dermatologist visits. If only my
family doctor was this good......
Kristen R.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
1/10/2012
My doctor referred me to
Dr. Ho to have my moles
examined. I had a bad
experience with another
dermatologist who ordered
unnecessary tests and did
unnecessary procedures.
Dr. Ho was thorough,
honest and pleasant and
ruled out the necessity of
further mole removal which
the other doctor had
recommended. He's great.
C. N.
Alhambra, CA
5.0 star rating
3/7/2013
Dr. Ho is wonderful - he's
very professional, helpful,
and kind. I first went to see
him for a mole examination
about 8 years ago. Since
then, he has been my
dermatologist and now, my
family members also see
him whenever they have
skin problems. His office is
always busy but he takes
some time to answer all of
the questions - he truly
cares for his patients.
W K.
Torrance, CA
1.0 star rating
8/1/2012
His counsel/talking manner
is very rude and short less
than 10 minutes. Basically,
he could not treat or even
prescribe instead of saying
that you should come
earlier. You cannot expect
professinal mannered
knowledgable treatment
from him. I just felt wasted
my time and money plus felt
bad all day because of his
attitude.
Christopher H.
Comment from
Christopher H. of
Christopher Ho, MD
Business Owner
8/10/2012 I'm sorry you feel
this way; however, I do not
provide treatments that will
not help you nor prescribe
medication that is not
effective.
[Maura Larkins comment:
Seriously, Dr. Ho? You
never prescribed a
medication that was not
effective?
So, you never CHANGED
anyone's medication
because the first thing you
prescribed didn't work?
That's incredible.
I'm pretty sure you're the
only doctor on the planet
who has such a record.
Except, of course, for the
beginning doctors who
have had no difficult cases
so far. I suppose they
could also make the claim
you have made.
Obviously, skin conditions
can be unpredictable, and
different causes can result
in similar appearance of the
skin. And some conditions
simply don't respond to
current medications. So I'm
wondering how you
manage to be so lucky. Is
it magic?]
Joe H.
Los Angeles, CA
5.0 star rating
9/19/2010
I really lucked out when my
doctor referred me to Dr.
Ho. In the few minutes I
waited, I heard them speak
3 different languages,
which was nice. I waited no
more than a minute in the
patient room until Dr. Ho
came in. Though my family
doctor had wasted 2 visits
misdiagnosing my dry skin
problem, Dr. Ho diagnosed
it in 3 seconds. My time
with him was brief, but he
answered all the questions I
had quickly and thoroughly
and was very friendly. You
really can't ask for more.
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