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 food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...

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.