Dr. Michelle Aszterbaum, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology,
Mohs Surgery


The Dermatology Center of Newport
360 San Miguel Dr.
#406
Newport Beach, California 92660
For an appointment, call (949) 525-0700
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Michelle Aszterbaum, MD

Dr. Aszterbaum specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with particular expertise in the use of Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. She also offers a range of aesthic procedures, including botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and laser/light technology to provide a more youthful appearanc.

About Dr. Michelle Aszterbaum, MD

Dr. Michelle Aszterbaum, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients in Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area at the Dermatology Center of Newport Beach.

Dr. Aszterbaum also holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and is Past President of the Orange County Dermatological Society.

Patient Education Resources

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Education & Training

Dr. Aszterbaum received her MD at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and interned in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital. She then completed her residency in dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Dr. Aszterbaum pursued a research fellowship in skin cancer genetics, specializing in the study of skin cancer prevention in high-risk populations. She was a full-time clinical instructor of dermatology and a researcher at UCSF from 1997 to 2002. During fellowship and afterwards, she published an extensive array of research articles. She also developed the cell line ASZ001 which is now commonly used in testing medications that may help prevent skin cancer.
 

Professional Affiliations

The Dermatology Center of Newport

The Dermatology Center of Newport provide a range of medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology services to patients in Orange County.

Cosmetic service include Bellafill, Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Juvederm, Latisse, Restylane, Sculptra, and Voluma.