
Soheil Simzar MD
Dermatologic Surgery
Double Board-Certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery
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2021 Santa Monica Blvd.Ste 600ESanta Monica, CA 90404
Phone+1 310-828-2282
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Summary
- Dr. Soheil Simzar is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon based in Los Angeles, California, with over two decades of clinical experience and a subspecialty focus in dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and skin cancer. To date, he has performed more than 32,000 dermatologic surgeries, establishing one of the most extensive surgical track records in his field.
Dr. Simzar completed his medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine at Olive View/UCLA Medical Center and a residency in Dermatology at Los Angeles County-Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
His clinical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of dermatologic surgery — including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, complex reconstructive repairs, excisional surgery, and advanced cosmetic procedures. He is recognized for his precision surgical technique and his commitment to achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients.
Dr. Simzar is an active contributor to the dermatology literature, with peer-reviewed publications spanning a broad range of dermatological topics that have garnered multiple citations. He also serves as a medical expert witness, bringing rigorous clinical and medicolegal expertise to complex cases.
Education & Training
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
Olive View/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - 2028
DE State Medical License 2023 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 43 citationsDisseminated Strongyloides stercoralis: hyperinfection during medical immunosuppression.Amy Basile, Soheil Simzar, Jason J. Bentow, Fernando Antelo, Paul K. Shitabata
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2010-11-01 - 7 citationsErythrokeratoderma variabilis successfully treated with topical tazarotene.Stephen Yoo, Soheil Simzar, Karen Han M.D., Stefani Takahashi, Ronald Cotliar
Pediatric Dermatology. 2006-07-01 - 7 citationsScrotal ulceration as a consequence of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia.Soheil Simzar, Adam M. Rotunda, Noah Craft
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2005-03-01
Press Mentions
Women Are Getting Botox in Their Scalp to Save Their Blowouts from Sweaty WorkoutsJanuary 16th, 2019
10 Clear Skin Secrets, According to the ProsJune 17th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Society of Mohs SurgeryFellow
External Links
- VelaMD http://Www.velamd.com
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