Dr. Lawrence Nichols, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California
3851 Katella Ave, Suite #105
Los Alamitos, California 90720
For an appointment, call (562) 799-3330
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About Dr. Lawrence Nichols, MD

Lawrence Nichols, MD is a practicing Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) in La Palma, CA. After serving in the US Navy, he decided to go to medical school. Dr. Nichols graduated from University of California Irvine School of Medicine in 1968 and has been in practice for 49 years. He completed his residency at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. He diagnoses, treats, and manages skin problems, as well as those of the hair & nails.

Patient Education Resources

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Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California

Advanced Dermatology care (ADC) is a comprehensive general dermatology, surgical dermatology, and plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery practice with two Southern California locations under the direction and supervision of board-certified dermatologist Michael P. Tabibian, M.D. Our collective experience aims to provide our patients innovative and highly individualized skin treatment solutions for patients of all ages and skin types, in all areas of general dermatology skin diseases, dermatology surgery, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. Our objective is to thoroughly evaluate, counsel and diagnose each individual in a comfortable, confidential and professional manner. We strive to provide our patients high-quality skin care services using the most advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology, whether it is to treat severe acne and acne scarring, or advanced skin cancers involving the face requiring Mohs surgery and delicate reconstructive surgery to afford the best surgical outcome to our patients.

We know that you have a choice about where you can receive your medical care. As such, we take your trust in us seriously and with a sense of deep professionalism and gratitude. We accept most PPO insurances as well as Medicare and Tricare.