Dr. R. David Goldman MD.
Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
538 N La Jolla Ave Los Angeles CA, 90048About
R. David Goldman, MD, FAAD, FASDS, FACMS, is a leading dermatologist currently serving patients at Facey Medical Group in Valencia, CA. Throughout his thirty-four years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in general dermatology and skin cancer. After earning his medical degree in 1980 at Keck School of Medicine of USC, he completed his internal medicine internship at Huntington Hospital, dermatology residency at LAC+USC Medical Center, and Mohs Surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsinâ??Madison. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the California Medical Association and the San Fernando Valley Dermatology Society. Due to his outstanding achievements, he has earned many awards for his dedication to excellence in his field, including inductee of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and the Extra Mile Award at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in 2006.
Education and Training
University of California, at Davis Psychology 1974
University of Southern California Psychology 1976
University of Southern California School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine 1980
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Fellowship in Mohs Surgery 1984
Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA Internship in Internal Medicine 1981
LA County / USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Residency in Dermatology 1984
Mohs Surgery, Encino, CA Fellowship 1984
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Dr. R. David Goldman MD.'s Expert Contributions
Sunscreen and Sun Protection
It’s important to use a BROAD SPECTRUM sunscreen. These protect us from both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) light, both of which are the wavelengths of natural light from the sun that affect our skin. UVB has also been known as the “sun burning” light. UVA can also cause sunburn....
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Continuing Education, Clinical Guidelines, Utilization Management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees Facey Medical Group 2007 - 2018
- Continuing Medical Education Committee Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 2005 - 2006
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 2006 - 2013
- Clinical Instructor (Medicine) Division of Dermatology University of Washington School of Medicine 1985 - 1992
- Task Force on Hospital Privileges and Liability Insurance American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 1993 - 1993
- Conscious Sedation Committee North Bay Medical Group 2000 - 2000
- Council on Dermatologic Surgical Practice American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2002 - 2002
- Credentials Committee Solano Regional Medical Group 2002 - 2002
- Utilization Management Committee Solano Regional Medical Group 2002 - 2002
- Office Based Surgery, Committee American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2004 - 2004
- Continuing Medical Education Committee Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 2005 - 2006
- Continuing Education, Clinical Guidelines, Utilization Management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees Facey Medical Group 2007 - 2018
Awards
- “Extra Mile” Award for my work in Mohs Surgery 2006 Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
- Leading Physicians of the World 2018 LPW
- Phi Beta Kappa 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery, Inactive
- • California Medical Association
- • San Fernando Valley Dermatology Society
Internships
- Internal Medicine, Huntington Hospital
Fellowships
- Mohs Surgery, University of Wisconsin??Madison
Professional Society Memberships
- California Medical Association, San Fernando Valley Dermatology Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Practicing honest and ethical medicine. Staying focused on the importance of taking care of the patient, and putting their needs first.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cycling, skiing, traveling, and cultural events
Areas of research
July 01 Aug 02 | Principal Investigator in clinical trial sponsored by Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc: Tacrolimus Ointment for the treatment of steroid-induced rosacea. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 2003.Aug 09 Jan 10 | Participated as an investigator through the clinical research division of Facey Medical Group, in a Galderma Pharmaceuticals sponsored phase 4, open label, multicenter, community based, 12 week trial assessment of effectiveness, safety, and subject satisfaction with XXX (XXX, USP) capsules 40 mg (30mg immediate release and 10 mg delayed release beads) when used as mono-therapy or as ad-on therapy to existing topical regimens for the treatment of RosaceaDr. R. David Goldman MD.'s Practice location
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