Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD
Dermatology•Female
Dermatology
Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD is a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vafaie has extensive experience in Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2003. She is affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center. Her office accepts new patients.

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10921 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800 Los Angeles, CA 90024Accepting new patients
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Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is a procedure that treats some types of skin cancer by removing a precise amount of tissue in order to remove cancer cells while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.Compare with other Mohs Surgery specialists.
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Skin Cancer & Excision
Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of the skin, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.Compare with other Skin Cancer & Excision specialists.
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Dr. Vafaie's conditions and procedures:
- Lichen Planus
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Cellulitis
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Cold Sore
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dry Skin
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Excessive Sweating
- Folliculitis
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Genital Warts
- Granuloma of Skin
- Hair Loss
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis
- Hives
- Hypertrophic Scar
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Keloid Scar
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Wart
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Second-Degree Burns
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Ulcer
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
- Tinea Versicolor
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
- Botox® for Severe Underarm Sweating when Antiperspirants Fail
- Botox® Injection
- Chemical Peel
- Dermal Filler
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Hair Removal
- Laser Ablation
- Laser Surgery
- Melanoma Screening
- Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Evaluation
- Shaving of Skin Lesion
- Skin Tag Removal
- Venous Sclerotherapy
- Wart Freezing
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vafaie
4.6
Based on 110 ratings
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How was your experience with Dr. Vafaie?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vafaie to family and friends is 4.6272726 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Cosmetic Medicine
Board Certifications
NYMC
Residency Hospital, 2008
UC Irvine Hosp
Internship Hospital, 2004
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical School, 2003
NJMS-UMDNJ
Fellowship Hospital, 2003
G.W. Univ
Undergraduate School, 1999
- English
- Persian
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (310) 443-4040
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Does Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD accept new patients?
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What are Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD specializes in Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer & Excision. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD's office address?
Dr. Vafaie's office is located at 10921 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90024. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD speak?
Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD is fluent in 3 languages: English, Persian, and Spanish.
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