Dr. Joanna Chan, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
800 Fairmount Ave. Suite 425 Pasadena CA, 91105About
Dr. Joanna Chan dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic skin cancer surgeon specializing in reconstruction. Dr. Chan also has special expertise in aesthetic procedures including from injectables (Botox & fillers), lasers, peels, sclerotherapy, and eyelid surgery.
She attended Harvard and Stanford and had performed thousands of Mohs surgery cases.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Melanoma
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American College of Mohs Surgery
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