Dr. Heather Roberts, MD


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Dermatology

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Heather J Roberts, M.D.
11600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 408
Los Angeles, California 90025
For an appointment, call (310) 477-4727
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Heather Roberts, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Heather Roberts, MD

Heather J. Roberts, MD, AMC, is a nationally recognized Board-Certified Dermatologist and Laser Surgeon providing care to patients in the Los Angeles, CA area at Heather Roberts MD, AMC.

Dr. Roberts specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions with particular expertise in acne, skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

She graduated with a degree in biochemistry from Rutgers University and received her medical doctorate at the University of California, Irvine. She completed dual residency training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Internal Medicine and USC Medical Center in Dermatology, respectively.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Roberts is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the USC Keck School of Medicine where she teaches both laser surgery and dermatologic surgery techniques to residents and medical students.

A leading expert in her field, Dr. Roberts' office has been selected as a National Training Center for both Botox Cosmetic and Evolence, a collagen filler. As a consultant for Neutrogena, Dr. Roberts educates high school students on skin cancer prevention, acne, and healthy skin. She also produced an educational training video for Neutrogena on wound healing and skin aging.

Dr. Roberts has a special interest in acne and innovative treatments for this condition. She was the principal investigator in an FDA-approved study to treat acne with the Omnilight Laser. Because of her vast experience in the use of the Omnilight, Dr. Roberts serves as an international consultant for American Medical BioCare, Inc., makers of the Omnilight Laser and Candela Corporation, a worldwide leader in laser technology.

As a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Roberts volunteers in the SCORES program, repairing injuries for female victims of spousal abuse. Dr. Roberts is a founding Board member for the Sun Safety for Kids program in California.

Dr. Roberts has been featured regularly on Lifetime television's "Speaking of Women's Health"; as well as other media outlets including: KTLA, Fox, CBS, ABC, the History Channel, Telemundo, the Los Angeles Times, Savoir and Teen Vogue Magazines.

With over 10 years experience in Dermatology, Dr. Roberts devotes her practice to delivering excellent, personalized state-of-the-art skin care to meet your individual needs.

Professional Affiliations 

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
  • Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatologic Society
  • California Dermatologic Society.
     

Patient Education Resources

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