Medical Expertise of Robert Higham, PA
About Robert Higham, PA
Robert Higham holds a certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a member of Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is on the board of directors of both organizations. He also serves as the liaison to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Mr. Higham and Tiffany, his wife, have three lovely children together. His hobbies include salt water fishing and scuba diving.
Patient Education Resources
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Professional Affiliations
American Skin Institute
American Skin Institute is a leading provider of dermatology services in Southern California.
The practice was formed in 2012, when the office of Ilya Reyter M.D. merged with the office of Allan Wirtzer M.D. With locations in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and Westlake Village, American Skin Institute provides excellence in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Our founder and Medical Director, Ilya Reyter, M.D., is fellowship-trained in dermatological surgery, specializing in Mohs skin cancer surgery and reconstruction as well as minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.
The board certified dermatologists and staff of American Skin Institute are dedicated to treating all aspects of skin disease utilizing the most advanced technology. Our facilities include:
- Mohs treatment center, for the most advanced surgical treatment for skin cancers
- Medicare-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center, offering the highest level of surgical care
- Comprehensive laser treatment center, with lasers for the treatment of blood vessels, sun damaged skin, sun spots, tattoo removal, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation
- Photodynamic treatment center, utilizing Blu-U light therapy for the treatment of acne and pre-skin cancerous lesions
- Psoriasis treatment center, including ultraviolet light therapy and the X-Trac laser system
- Acne treatment center
- Radiation oncology department, offering non-surgical treatment for skin cancer
- Plastic Surgery department