Dr. Mitchel Goldman

Mitchel Goldman M.D. is double-board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, recognized by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

He is a volunteer Clinical Professor in Medicine/Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego and the founder and Medical Director of Goldman Butterwick & Associates, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology.

His many areas of cosmetic surgical expertise include:

• Laser Surgery and Resurfacing
• Liposculpture
• Dermal Filling Treatments
• Botox/Dysport Therapy
• Laser Closure of Varicose Veins
• Sclerotherapy treatment of unwanted leg veins
• Photorejuvenation
• Photodynamic Therapy

A graduate of Boston University (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa) and Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Goldman is especially renowned for pioneering research on multiple laser techniques, skin rejuvenation, and vein therapy. He is the Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Program and has practice/hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. His other notable distinctions include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Phlebology and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery.

• Dr. Goldman was the Founder and Past President of the American College of Phlebology, Past President of the San Diego Dermatological Society, Past President of the Sonoran Dermatology Society and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Pacific Dermatology Association, American Venous Forum, the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Board of Governors for Stanford University School of Medicine.
• He also serves as a member of over 30 professional societies and as a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Ortho-Neutrogena Dermatologics, Allergan Skincare, Obagi Medical, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc., Medicis Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis Laser Corporation, New Star Lasers, Sanofi-Aventis, Galderma, and many others.
• Dr. Goldman is considered a leading medical authority as the author of 18 medical textbooks 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 300 peer-reviewed medical publications.
• Dr. Goldman is an Associate Editor of numerous medical journals including: Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology and Venous Digest and he has co-authored a number of medically oriented books for the general public regarding teenage skincare, leg rejuvenation and proactive approaches to aging.

He lectures both nationally and internationally on innovative surgical and treatment techniques, and is a recipient of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s “21st Century Achievement Award.” Dr. Goldman currently resides in La Jolla, California.

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