Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashley Smith, MD
About Dr. Ashley Smith, MD
Ashley Ann Smith, MD is a native of Southern California and a Board Certified Dermatologist, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She received her doctoral degree in medicine, Magna Cum Laude, from Saint Louis University School of Medicine where she was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
She continued her medical training with an internship in Internal Medicine at Washington University and a Dermatology residency at Rush University in Chicago, where she served as Chief Resident. Thereafter, she gained specialized training in Advanced Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery during a one-year surgical fellowship with Dr. Greg Morganoth at the California Skin Institute in Mountain View, CA.
Her areas of interest include skin cancer surveillance, general dermatology, cosmetic rejuvenation, laser surgery, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive advanced cosmetic dermatologic surgery.
Patient Education Resources
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