Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD
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Beverly Hills, California 90210
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About Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD
Stuart H. Kaplan, MD, is a Dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Beverly Hills, California area at Kaplan MD.
Dr. Kaplan has been in private practice in Southern California since 1987. He is dedicated to helping his patients get the skin they want and specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr.Kaplan graduated from New York University, earning his bachelor's degree in biology. He earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He went on to complete his Residency in Dermatology at UCLA Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident of the program in his final year. Dr.Kaplan is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA Medical Center and the Wadsworth VA Medical Center, where he is an attending physician in dermatologic surgery.
His work has earned him honors and awards from the American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, and the United States Congress. His work has also recently earned him a seat on the prestigious UCLA Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Kaplan is frequently asked to serve as a medical expert by national and local media, such as MSNBC, Fox News, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and Univision. He has also been interviewed by over 100 publications, on topics ranging from new cosmetic procedures to skin cancer facts, for features in LA Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar.
Patient Education Resources
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