Specialties
Dr. Abrishami is triple board certified in Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Dermatologic Micrographic (Mohs) Surgery and actively practices all. The fields are truly inseparable and complementary to one another. We practice evidence-based dermatology with an academic approach. We welcome you, whether you seek a second opinion, or just need a routine skin exam and cosmetic treatment to help you feel more confident, medically and aesthetically.
Our full service skin pathology laboratory and patient treatment sites are under one roof, adding efficiency, accuracy, and lowering costs. We take pride in thorough exams, patient education, and accurate diagnoses, clinically and microscopically. We specialize in rashes, hair loss, oral diseases, pigment disorders, and skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including melanoma, carcinomas, and lymphomas. Various surgical, cosmetic and laser procedures, including Mohs micrographic surgery are offered.
Dr. Abrishami is a world expert in the diagnosis of skin, hair, and nail disorders, including skin cancers and melanoma, at any age. He has interpreted over 600,000 cases. His colleague PA Chu (Chutima Ningsomboon MSPA-C) has 17 years of experience in medical and procedural dermatology and is instrumental in the care of our patients. We perform skin surgery, photodynamic therapy, laser surgery, injection of Botox and fillers, chemical peels, PRP, and microneedling in our spacious suites.
History
Established in 2004.
7/2008-Present Abrishami Dermatopathology, Los Angeles, CA
Dermatopathologist, Founder and Director
A 'boutique' dermatopathology service offered to private practice colleagues who demand meticulous dermatopathology interpretations performed exclusively by Dr. Abrishami. Tissue is retrieved from offices by a courier daily, and processed in highly proficient laboratory. Full spectrum of ancillary studies including immunoperoxidase staining is offered. Email and telephone discussion of challenging cases, review of photographs, and second opinions are provided for clients as part of the service. Full billing services are available.
2/2008-Present West Dermatology, Placentia, California
Chief Dermatopathologist
Contact: Anthony Ausband, CEO; Robert West, M.D., President
The primary dermatopathologist for a 35-plus dermatology clinic group expanding nationwide. In this setting Dr. Abrishami interprets about 40,000 cases annually. Work i
Meet the Business Owner: Payam Abrishami, M D.
Dr. Abrishami has three board certifications: Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Micrographic Surgery. Very few dermatologists are board certified and practice all. Dr. Abrishami is a consultants for other dermatologists. He sees patients and consults for 50+ dermatologists nationwide, and has diagnosed over 600,000 cases.
Dr. Abrishami graduated from Cornell University Medical College. He completed a Dermatology Residency and a Dermatopathology fellowship. He was previously the Asst. Chief of Dermatopathology at UCLA medical center, before starting a world class research, diagnostic, and patient care center in Agoura Hills, CA. He also functions as the medical director of laboratory operations of West Dermatology group, since 2008.
He is humble, caring and available; and enjoys teaching and takes courses to remain on the cutting edge of surgical, cosmetic, and molecular pathology advances.