About Dr. Elise Herro, MD, FAAD
Dr. Elise Herro is a board certified Dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, specializing in General and Cosmetic Dermatology.
She graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University Barrett Honors College, earning her B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Business. She then received her M.D. degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she was awarded certificates of Excellence in Community Medicine and Distinction in Community Service.
Dr. Herro subsequently completed her Internal Medicine internship at Loyola University Chicago. She went on to a Dermatology clinical research fellowship at University of California, San Diego/ Rady Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Herro then completed her Dermatology residency from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she served as chief resident.
Before joining our team at American Skin Institute, Dr. Herro served as Clinical Instructor in Dermatology at University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Herro sees adult and pediatric patients for all aspects of medical dermatology. She is also a specialist in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and laser surgery.
She graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University Barrett Honors College, earning her B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Business. She then received her M.D. degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she was awarded certificates of Excellence in Community Medicine and Distinction in Community Service.
Dr. Herro subsequently completed her Internal Medicine internship at Loyola University Chicago. She went on to a Dermatology clinical research fellowship at University of California, San Diego/ Rady Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Herro then completed her Dermatology residency from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she served as chief resident.
Before joining our team at American Skin Institute, Dr. Herro served as Clinical Instructor in Dermatology at University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Herro sees adult and pediatric patients for all aspects of medical dermatology. She is also a specialist in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and laser surgery.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
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American Skin Institute
American Skin Institute is a leading provider of dermatology services in Southern California.
The practice was formed in 2012, when the office of Ilya Reyter M.D. merged with the office of Allan Wirtzer M.D. With locations in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and Westlake Village, American Skin Institute provides excellence in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Our founder and Medical Director, Ilya Reyter, M.D., is fellowship-trained in dermatological surgery, specializing in Mohs skin cancer surgery and reconstruction as well as minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.
The board certified dermatologists and staff of American Skin Institute are dedicated to treating all aspects of skin disease utilizing the most advanced technology. Our facilities include:
- Mohs treatment center, for the most advanced surgical treatment for skin cancers
- Medicare-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center, offering the highest level of surgical care
- Comprehensive laser treatment center, with lasers for the treatment of blood vessels, sun damaged skin, sun spots, tattoo removal, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation
- Photodynamic treatment center, utilizing Blu-U light therapy for the treatment of acne and pre-skin cancerous lesions
- Psoriasis treatment center, including ultraviolet light therapy and the X-Trac laser system
- Acne treatment center
- Radiation oncology department, offering non-surgical treatment for skin cancer
- Plastic Surgery department