Dr. Elena F Kandel M.D.
Dermatologist
12660 Riverside Dr Suite 225 Valley Village CA, 91607About
Dr. Elena Kandel is a board certified dermatologist practicing in Valley Village, CA since 2004. Dr. Kandel specializes in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, evaluating and managing both common and uncommon skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, and many more. Dr. Kandel diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient. She is an expert in cosmetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, spider vein treatment, and lasers. Dr. Kandel treats skin cancers and benign growths such as cysts or lipomas surgically.
Education and Training
UCLA BS 1991
UC Irvine MD 2000
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Dr. Elena F Kandel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How do you treat scalp folliculitis?
Depends on the type of infection, either antibiotics or antifungal READ MORE
How can I remove pimple marks?
Skin peels or lasers can help minimize marks from acne READ MORE
Can lasers remove skin cancer?
No most cancers can not be treated with laser READ MORE
Can you remove acne scars completely?
Some acne scars can be removed completely but many can only be improved and minimized READ MORE
Is laser treatment better than waxing?
Yes laser hair removal is better than waxing because it can permanently reduce the amount of hair READ MORE
What are the negatives of laser hair removal?
It can rarely cause hyperpigmentation of the skin READ MORE
How long does mole removal surgery take?
Usually between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size READ MORE
Can a dermatologist remove a mole on my back?
Yes dermatologists remove those READ MORE
Which SPF is best for the beach?
You want to use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Cosmetic Skin Care
- Laser Procedures
- Acne
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Allergic Reaction
- Alopecia
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Fellow AAD Membership
Areas of research
Psoriasis
Atopic Dermatitis
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