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Mitchel P. Goldman
Born (1955-04-05) April 5, 1955 (age 69)
EducationM.D.
Alma materStanford University
OccupationDermatologist
Websitewww.clderm.com

Mitchel P. Goldman (born April 5, 1955), is an American dermatologic surgeon, cosmetic surgeon, dermatologist, and phlebologist,[1][2] and the founder and director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. He is also a past president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Phlebology (now known as the American Vein and Lymphatic Society), the San Diego County Dermatology Society, and the Sonoran Dermatology Society.

Early life and education[edit]

Goldman was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. He earned his bachelor's degree at Boston University, and his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine,[1] graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of California, San Diego, and a dermatology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles.[3]

Career[edit]

Inspired by his father to choose a profession that provided a valuable service to his community, Goldman started practicing medicine in 1982 and completed his dermatology residency in 1986. In addition to his work at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology,[4] Dr. Goldman serves as medical director for West Dermatology and Platinum Dermatology Partners, and co-founder of SkinMedica. He is chairman of the Calecim Professional Medical Advisory Board.

Goldman is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology[1] and a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.[5]

In 2022 and 2023, Newsweek named Goldman as #1 in their annual list of America's Best Cosmetic Dermatologists.

He has also served as a volunteer clinical professor in dermatology at the medical center of the University of California in San Diego and Honorary Professor of Dermatology for the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.[6][7][8]

Positions[edit]

Goldman is a past president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery,[9][10] the founder and past president of the American College of Phlebology,[11] and a founding member of the Space Dermatology Foundation.[12] He is the director of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Program (which he initiated in 2013),[13] and has hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California.[14]

Goldman is a fellow of the following organizations:

He also serves as a member of over 30 professional societies and a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Allergan, Galderma, Merz, SkinCeuticals, Cell Research Corporation, and Lumenis Laser Corporation.

Specializations and research[edit]

In addition to his board-certification in dermatology, Goldman also specializes in the field of phlebology and sclerotherapy vein treatments. He has written and lectured extensively on vascular topics, publishing multiple medical textbooks on the subject in 5 languages, some now in their 6th edition.[1][20] Goldman is often referred to as the "godfather of sclerotherapy."[citation needed]

Goldman remains extremely active in medical research and has assisted with the FDA approval of many new dermal fillers like Restylane®, Juvéderm®, and RHA® and a variety of neuromodulators, including Botox®, Jeuveau®, Dysport®, and Daxxify®. He lectures both nationally and internationally on innovative cosmetic treatments and techniques.

He has invented or helped develop many different laser procedures, including:

  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
  • Q-switched alexandrite laser
  • Ultrapulse CO2 laser
  • Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser for superficial veins
  • Endoluminal radiofrequency and laser closure for varicose veins

Awards[edit]

  • #1 America's Best Cosmetic Dermatologists 2022 and 2023, Newsweek
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2004
  • Presidential Citation, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), 2016
  • “21st Century Achievement Award”, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Surgery in the 21st Century
  • Presidents Award, American Society for Dermatological Surgery, Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research, 2009
  • “20th Century Award,” American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1998, Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Surgery in the 20th Century
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

Publications[edit]

Goldman is considered a leading medical authority around the world and has authored 14 medical textbooks, some in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th editions, on cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and cellulite, several of which are considered definitive medical texts in their respective fields—as well as over 400 peer-reviewed medical publications. He was also named the #1 most published doctor in Dermatologic Surgery, the premier peer-reviewed medical journal in dermatology.

He is an associate editor of several medical journals including: Dermatologic Surgery[21] and Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Textbooks[edit]

  • Sclerotherapy Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins: Sixth Edition, Elsevier (2017). ISBN 978-0323377263; 4th ed., (2007). ASIN B008ITU0KK
  • Cellulite: Pathophysiology and Treatment, 2nd Edition New York (2010). ISBN 978-1439802717
  • Photodynamic Therapy, Second Edition, Saunders, Elsevier (2008). ISBN 978-1416054887
  • Cutaneous and Cosmetic Laser Surgery, Mosby/Elsevier (2006). ISBN 978-0323033121
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy: A Practical Guide for Treating Varicose Veins 1st Edition, Mosby (1995). ISBN 978-0815170457

Research studies[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Dr Mitchel P. Goldman Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). CLDerm.com. San Diego: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. January 2017.
  2. ^ Odom, Sharon (January 10, 2012). "Ironing Out The Wrinkles". UT San Diego. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  3. ^ Barankin, Benjamin (November 2008). "SPOTLIGHT on Mitchel P. Goldman, MD". The Dermatologist. 16 (11). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  4. ^ "Dr. Goldman Profile". San Diego: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. May 2012.
  5. ^ "Mitchel P. Goldman - American Board of Cosmetic Surgery". American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Faculty". UC San Diego Health Sciences. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "Dr. Mitchel Goldman, Dermatologist in San Diego, CA | US News Doctors". health.usnews.com. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "Welcome to Our Providers - Our Providers". www.accesstocare.va.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "Board of Directors". American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  10. ^ "Board of Directors". www.asds.net.
  11. ^ "History & Timeline". American College of Phlebology. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  12. ^ "The History of the Space Dermatology Foundation". Mendeley. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  13. ^ "Fellows complete inaugural ASDS cosmetic dermatologic surgery accreditation program". www.healio.com.
  14. ^ "Dr. Mitchel Goldman - La Jolla - Dermatology". Scripps Health.
  15. ^ Odom, Sharon. "Dr. Mitchel Goldman Irons Out The Cellulite Removal Myths". Cosmetic Surgery Today. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  16. ^ "Mitchel P. Goldman - American Board of Cosmetic Surgery". americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org.
  17. ^ "Physician Locator Services". Archived from the original on March 31, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  18. ^ "Dr. Mitchel Goldman MD - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery". www.cosmeticsurgery.org.
  19. ^ "History & Timeline - American College of Phlebology". phlebology.org.
  20. ^ "Science Direct Medical Textbook".
  21. ^ "Editorial Board : Dermatologic Surgery". journals.lww.com.
  22. ^ Mahajan, Vikram K.; Patil, Anant; Blicharz, Leszek; Kassir, Martin; Konnikov, Nellie; Gold, Michael H.; Goldman, Mitchel P.; Galadari, Hassan; Goldust, Mohamad (September 2022). "Medical therapies for melasma". Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 21 (9): 3707–3728. doi:10.1111/jocd.15242. ISSN 1473-2130. PMID 35854432.

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