Overview
EducationResidency Dermatology, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Completed residency as the Chief Resident in June of 1993.Internship Internal Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Completed in June, 1990.Professional Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in June, 1989.College University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Graduated with honors in 1984 with a B.A. degree.Secondary Henry M. Gunn Senior High School, Palo Alto, CA. Graduated with high honors in 1980.Professional QualificationsOver 180,000 patients treated since 1993Experienced researcher and principal clinical investigator for many medical device companiesExpert in the field of dermatologic and aesthetic surgeryBoard-certified dermatologistWritten multiple textbook chapters in the field of aesthetic and dermatologic surgeryAuthor of numerous scientific articles in the field of dermatology and aesthetic surgeryTeacher of latest techniques in dermatologic and aesthetic surgery to dermatologic surgeonsFrequent source of information for local media (TV, radio, newspaper)Featured on National Television – The History Channel, The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, ABC7 News, NBC4 NewsExpert witness for medico-legal issues in dermatologyVoted one of the Bay Area's Top Doctors by San Jose MagazineVoted San Jose Magazine's Top Three DermatologistsSpecialty Certification1993: Board Certified, American Board of DermatologyProfessional Associations1995-2002: Chief of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at San Mateo County General Hospital1993-present: Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology1994-present: Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery1994-present: Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery2005-present: Member of the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery2005-present: Member of the American College of Phlebology1990-present: Member of the American Medical Association1993-present: Member of the California Medical Association1993-present: Member of the Santa Clara County Medical AssociationPractice Experience1994-present: Medical Director, Berman Skin Institute, Palo Alto, CA • San Francisco, CA • Walnut Creek, CA • Pleasanton, CA • Placerville, CA • Cameron Park, CA • Roseville, CASpecialty Certification - American Board of Dermatology, 1993.
Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aplasia Cutis Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.
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Locations
Los Altos, CA 94022
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Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cherry AngiomaDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Cherry Angioma.
- Fetal Cystic HygromaDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Fetal Cystic Hygroma.
- HemangioendotheliomaDr. Berman isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioendothelioma.
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- AcneDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Akesson SyndromeDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Akesson Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Athlete's FootDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Berman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.