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    Ava MD

    4.0 (230 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Samira S.

    My skin journey began with my mom taking me to every single doctor. Nothing worked until I met @MOJGANMOR of @DrAvaSays I started seeing Mojan once a month (maybe more) and with her help of facials, lasers, and nutrition my skin slowly started to heal. I started drinking a green juice every morning before breakfast and sticking to her skin regimen for my skin . My acne journey has been a long one to say the least. In my early 20s I endured so much stress and hormonal changes that all of a sudden I had some serious cystic adult acne. It wasn't just all over my face but also my body. I was completely miserable. I would barely go out & embarrassed & would cry all the time . I am so so so grateful for my skin journey, still seeing my favorite esthetician Mojan, and sticking to a skin routine so it doesn't happen again. HIGHLY REC!!

    Before treatment. Discoloration, breakouts, redness
    Tasha P.

    I have been going here since 2007/2008 when I developed terrible acne as a 18yr old. I am now 32 and still go to Ava MD. I am just getting back into treatments with the very wonderful, sweet, and talented Mojan! I have to share my skin transformation with you all! I recently have been going through some serious health issues. Issues that keep me from eating, and my skin has taken a hit because of this. The pictures are just one week apart. I'll be back in November to continue rehabbing my skin. I love Ava MD!

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    Angelica did an unbelievable job giving me a treatment to remove pre-cancerous cells. It's a great office.

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    Love getting facials here. Tanya is amazing! Very clean place and everyone is very friendly.

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    Dr Ava is professional, caring and the best filler injector in town! She can take years off your face with the flick of a wrist!

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    Amazing they have everything you need under one roof! Filler, Botox, laser all of it! Beautiful office and lovely staff

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    Daniel Behroozan, MD, FAAD, FACMS

    Daniel Behroozan, MD, FAAD, FACMS

    4.5
    (313 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Available by appointment

    Dr. B is literally the best Derm in LA. I haven't been able to see him during the past few years…read morebecause of Covid, I lost my PPO insurance-- which is not his fault, obviously. He is the friendliest and most adorable man and a complete skin genius and wizard! Even though he does a lot of cosmetic high end dermatology and his office looks like a million bucks, he's one of the rare LA premium dermatologists that also does medical dermatology which is what I saw him for. Acne and Eczema. The latter of which can be hard to treat. I also messed myself up with a stupid at home micro-needle and he fixed me right up and didn't make me feel like a jerk! But what I am most thankful for is his care for my husband (at the time) who is very fair and works outside quite a bit. He caught three!! melanomas before they became serious. Two of which were on the face. We were worried that his face would have scars but you can't tell anything ever happened. That's how talented he is!! Before Dr B, my husband had a melanoma on his back and the dermatologist we had at the time dug it out like he was scooping freezing ice cream! There was a huge scar and indentation. So it matters a lot how skilled your Derm is at both the medical aspects and the cosmetic ones. To quote him, "I've never lost a patient to skin cancer!" Thank the heavens!! It was a relief that all we had to do was make sure my hub went every six months for his skin check with Dr B to remain melanoma free. Peace of mind, priceless! I also had a painful skin problem that was chronic and in a sensitive area that's the domain of the lady doctor. My GYN tried everything and he's also a fabulous doctor. But I was in so much pain and so frustrated because we couldn't figure out what it was and I just couldn't live with no diagnosis. Even though this area isn't the area of the dermatologist to take care of, I told Dr B about it and how desperate I was. He said if I was comfortable, he would look at it (along with a female nurse present) and I said please do. Well, he solved it! It was it eczema- the worst! And he solved it. Cured! I had been dealing with that for at least two years and finally he resolved it. No more pain, no more frustration! Not many doctors would be willing to do that, but he did, because he's a badass and a wonderful person! As soon as I get a PPO, I'm running back to him! I believe his office has some parking in the back too. There's a CVS down just down the road and lots of cafes walking distance just up the block if you need a good cup of coffee. Just be careful parallel parking around there because you don't want to dent a G Wagon or a Bentley lol. Hey, maybe you drive one! Smoke 'em if you got 'em!

    Dr . Behroozan is a fantastic physician, very direct and to the point, which is refreshing. The…read morestaff is friendly and extremely professional. I highly recommend Dr. Behroozan.

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    Dermatology & Hair Restoration Specialists

    Dermatology & Hair Restoration Specialists

    4.7
    (503 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    I'm Norwood 6-7 and had 5,337 grafts over two days (4,896 scalp, 441 beard) with Dr. Sean Behnam…read more A year before surgery, he was very direct that my donor area was too weak and that I wouldn't get a good result. Honestly, that's why I trusted him. I spent that year on topical finasteride and minoxidil, and dermastamping multiple times a week, slowly improving donor quality until he felt I could proceed--with realistic expectations. The procedure itself was incredibly smooth. Zero pain with conscious sedation, and he personally performed all extractions and site creation, which I think really matters. This isn't about achieving perfect density. It's about using limited grafts thoughtfully to create a natural frame for the face. From where I started, this result is beyond anything I expected, and we're already planning a second session to build density. Biggest takeaways: candidacy matters, expectations matter even more, and finding an honest surgeon who thinks like an artist is everything.

    Incorrectly diagnosed my condition, forcing me to come back, and as a result of the second visit, I…read morenow have to see someone else to fix it. Plus, the front desk is rude and the billing is out of bounds.

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    FUE hair transplant:  repair of prior poorly performed hair transplant. Notice the naturalness and density. Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam
    FUE hair transplant: repair of prior poorly performed hair transplant. Notice the naturalness and density. Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam
    FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT: Notice the density, thickness and naturalness . Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam.
    FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT: Notice the density, thickness and naturalness . Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam.
    FUE hair transplant: 1,932 grafts placed at hairline. Notice the naturalness and density. Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam.

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    FUE hair transplant: 1,932 grafts placed at hairline. Notice the naturalness and density. Work performed by Dr Sean Behnam.
    Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center

    Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center

    4.3
    (55 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Let's be realistic, nobody wants to visit any doctor, for any reason... But maybe I am a little…read morecrazy and it's just me. Having said that, if you must see a doctor, Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center definitely is the kind of experience you want to have. They were attentive, professional and extremely personal, which is what I needed at that moment. Doctor Hekmatjah and Ms Leslie took such great care of me at a time when I needed care and guidance. I am not going to tell you that I will be making up reasons to go back, but if I do have a reason to go back, I will. I had a mole on my face that certainly was a source of angst for me and my family. I never had it and then from one day to the next, there it was... looking at me as if I'd owed it back taxes. Well, that is no longer the case and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!

    The receptionist was very welcoming and the office was very clean and beautiful. It was my first…read moretime and I was seen by Dr. Hekmatjah. He was very thorough and made me truly feel heard. I had tons of questions and was worried I was being annoying but he never rushed me or made me feel like my questions were silly. He sent me home feeling much better and with a clear path on what I need to do to help with my hair shedding and acne. And then he sent me home with a goody bag! Win win!

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    We will be moving to a new location June 1! 2730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 650-Santa Monica
    Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center
    Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center

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    Jennifer Ahdout, MD

    Jennifer Ahdout, MD

    4.9
    (169 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Locally owned & operated

    Dr.Ahdout is so kind, genuine and intentional in the way she practices medicine. She is a great…read morelistener and I really feel like we are on the same team when discussing my/our goals whether it be medical related or cosmetic. I am grateful to have found her.

    DO NOT TRUST ROXBURY INSTITUTE! I believe Jamie especially has repeatedly shown BAD-FAITH,…read moreUNETHICAL, GREEDY, DECEPTIVE, MANIPULATIVE, MISLEADING and COERCIVE conduct and tactics that are primarily focused on keeping your money and not refunding you for what I consider a botched cosmetic result with even hard bumps under the skin that Dr. Ahdout had to manipulate which was painful. The focus should be on transparency as well as patient's health and well-being - not GREED. They also violate boundaries. Dr. Ahdout gave me her word that Jamie would not contact me further. Yet, Jamie contacted me despite my numerous written and verbal requests to cease contact. I believe I may be able to file a police report for harassment. Additionally, I believe Jamie even went as far as providing DECEPTIVE MISINFORMATION about matters that can affect health in further attempts to not refund me. I believe this is highly unethical and concerning conduct especially for a dermatologist office. I am posting this review after multiple attempts to resolve this matter. I left a message and sent emails the first time and I did not receive a call from Dr. Ahdout. The same thing happened a second time. I posted a review the first time and Jamie called right away so I removed it. When I went in to show Dr. Ahdout the result of her work - I felt gaslit because she was questioning me as to why she would do a job like this. She again asked on the phone yesterday as what I think happened - a question she herself should answer. She then said there are no before and after photos. I reminded her AGAIN that I have before photos on my phone that her own assistant took. Dr. Ahdout then asked if I would agree to a credit. I declined. She then said that they have a "policy" that once a patient asks for a refund they can't return to the office. I informed her that I would not want to work with a business that has punitive policies. I believe both her conduct and Jamie's conduct revolved mainly around keeping my money. When I first brought up the refund, Jamie immediately became aggressive on the phone and used what felt like patronizing repetition. She kept repeating my name aggressively as soon as I mentioned a refund, which felt like an attempt to cut me off and silence me. Jamie even went as far suggesting that the tightness was "normal". She even pointed to her face claiming she felt the same. I knew the tightness was not normal. When I asked Dr. Ahdout, she confirmed that it was not normal. I do not appreciate being gaslighted or having my concerns normalized as though this is something I should simply tolerate. This involves health and providing misinformation to patients can have great liability. Jamie also asked if I would want to do a correction. I declined. I noted in my review and also in an email to Dr. Ahdout's as well as during her call yesterday that I do not want to interact with Jamie at all. Dr. Ahdout GAVE ME HER WORD that she will call me back herself. Dr. Ahdout did NOT keep her word. Instead Jamie called and went back and forth attempting to claim that it wasn't 2 items I purchased and it was 1.5. She said Dr. Ahdout said there was "a confusion" and it was 1.5 items. I informed her that's false. Besides Dr. Ahdout's own prior confirmations - the invoice is more than clear. I explained, again, that Dr. Ahdout confirmed with me TWICE, once in front of her own assistant in person and again on the phone yesterday, that it was 2 items. Jamie went back and forth for at least 10 minutes arguing. I kept asking her to ask Dr. Ahdout. She refused 3 times and continued to argue. I kept mentioning what I paid for. She finally checked my invoice although she had ALREADY SEEN my invoice as she is the one who charged me AND even emailed it to me. She FINALLY agreed it was 2 items. I believe these practices are EXTREMELY DECEPTIVE and GREEDY. Then Jamie said their "corporate" is going to send me an email to sign "a form". I told her I'm not signing a release form as I need to see another doctor. Patients should not be forced to sign a release form to receive a refund. Jamie said their corporate "requires" this and that they will contact me. AGAIN, she displayed a pattern of violating boundaries and as soon as I would say their corporate did not have my consent to contact me - she would BLATANTLY REPEAT they will contact me. I informed her that at this point I have to do a full chargeback on the 2 items. I contacted my bank and did a full chargeback on the agreed upon amount. If they create ANY extra emotional distress and dispute the chargeback - I will immediately involve my counsel without further notice and use ALL legal remedies to not only obtain my money in full, but to also hold them fully liable for all damages including corrections needed and the emotional distress caused related to this matter and their conduct. I will also expand my online review to other platforms as I see fit.

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    Buzzfeed featured the Vampire Facial at The Roxbury Institute
    Buzzfeed featured the Vampire Facial at The Roxbury Institute
    Jennifer Ahdout, MD
    Buzzfeed featured the Vampire Facial at The Roxbury Institute amassing over 3 million viewers tuning in to see the treatment.

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    Santa Monica Dermatology Group

    Santa Monica Dermatology Group

    3.4
    (88 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Please read this. This is one of the most disappointing experiences I've had with a dermatologist…read more I don't know why it's so hard to find a good dermatologist in Los Angeles but it is this Office was highly recommended to me. Here's what's important to know ASK AND GET CONFIRMATION on what procedures they do before you make the appointment. I cannot stress this enough when I had set up my appointment I had said chemical peel at least three times on my initial call and when I set up the meeting. When I actually met with the doctor, I was told oh we don't do chemical peels. We are a medical dermatology practice and within the same breath I was told that they do Botox Juvéderm and IPL lasers which are highly highly cosmetic. This is not my first rodeo. I'm incredibly pale And chemical peels are generally covered by insurance for people who are prone to moles scars and skin cancer at somebody who is very pale, I take this seriously I also had asked about having some spots soldered off. I was looking at the soldering iron. I was staring at it and I said do you do it here and I was told yes, but you should just do it when you go to your cosmetic dermatologist. I felt like the doctor had somewhere to be and I was interfering with her day. My co-pay was very expensive and I could've gone to an office that actually could check my body and do the procedures I was there to do I'm still baffled why she couldn't do the soldering while I was there and the answer is she just didn't feel like it. I am honestly so upset with this experience. I will say one of the girls at the front desk was absolutely lovely ! very helpful with signing me in and I heard another patient kind of yelling at her and she handled it incredibly well. Generally, I have an issue with the front desk this time I had an issue with the doctor She did do a full body exam and with that I feel like it was pretty thorough But this just really feels like such a massive waste of time and money.

    I have been a patient of Santa Monica Dermatology for 50 years. Always have had the nicest doctors…read morewith great bedside manner and very competent. Today i saw DR. LAUREN CUTLER fairly new to the practice who was as nice as can be and with great bedside manner. She found a basil cell growth on my face that I didn't even notice. She removed it and i was out of the office quickly, i would highly recommend this practice and Dr. Cutler without hesitation!!

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    Santa Monica Dermatology Group
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    Mole excision

    Ava MD - dermatology - Updated August 2026

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