Dr. Neal Ammar, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Dermatologic Surgery,
Mohs Surgery


Beach Cities Dermatology Medical Center
520 N Prospect Avenue, Suite 302
Redondo Beach, California 90277
For an appointment, call (310) 798-1515
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Neal Ammar, MD

Extensively trained in skin surgery and specializes in Mohs skin cancer surgery.

About Dr. Neal Ammar, MD

Dr. Neal Ammar is a board-certified Dermatologist providing care to patients in Redondo Beach, California at Beach Cities Dermatology Medical Center.

Dr. Ammar performs an average of 50 Mohs surgeries per week and has performed well over 20,000 Mohs skin cancer surgeries to date, many of which require complex facial and cosmetic reconstruction.

Dr. Ammar serves as the Director of Cutaneous Oncologic Surgery at CBCC (Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center), a UCLA affiliated cancer center which is the largest free standing cancer center on the west coast of the United States. There, he heads all aspects of skin cancer treatments and works with a team of surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists to provide patients with the highest possible quality of care utilizing the most advanced and cutting edge techniques.

Patient Education Resources

Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...

Education & Training

Rutgers University and the Rutgers Medical School inducted in the AOA Medical Honor Society and graduated as valedictorian of his medical school class. He scored in the top 1% of the nation on both of his medical board examinations.

A fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Professional Affiliations

Beach Cities Dermatology Medical Center

Welcome to Beach Cities Dermatology. With decades of comprehensive dermatology experience we provide dermatology facilities that are among the newest, largest, most advanced and best-equipped anywhere in the world, and we would be proud to show them to you as a new patient.