About Dr. Wendy Hoffman, MD
Wendy L. Hoffman M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist providing care at Dermatology Associated Medical Group in Beverly Hill, CA.
Dr. Hoffman believes in a personalized hands-on approach to patient care and is able to use her experience as an internist to provide skincare that reflects evaluation and therapeutic options for the entire body. She specializes in the treatment of hair, skin and nails in both adults and children and she is a firm believer in regular skin checks in order to detect abnormalities early before they spread. Dr. Hoffman is also a dermatologic surgeon specializing in Moh’s micrographic surgery, which allows for complete and safe removal of skin cancer, on areas of the body such as the face. She also offers many cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Fillers, chemical peels, sclerotherapy and a variety of laser procedures to improve the appearance of the skin.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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 ...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Education & Training
Dr. Hoffman’s medical degree was obtained at USC in 1991 where she graduated as a Dean’s Scholar. Dr. Hoffman completed her Internal Medicine residency in 1994 and then continued her training at UC Irvine in Dermatology, which she finished in 1997. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. She entered private practice after finishing her Dermatology residency and presently works with four other outstanding associates at Dermatology Associates Medical Group in Beverly Hills. Recently, the American Board of Medical Specialties offered the first certification exam in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is among the first Mohs Surgeons to become Board Certified in this discipline.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Associates Medical Group
Dermatology Associates Medical Group is dedicated to providing the highest quality services in cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatology.
Our medical staff has 125 years of combined clinical expertise in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. Our philosophy is to combine safe and effective state-of-the-art technologies to enhance the skin and treat a variety of conditions.