Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D., is Founder and Medical Director of Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff & Fabi, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. A graduate of Boston University and the Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Goldman is a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Medicine/Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Goldman is a board certified dermatologist, recognized by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a 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, which he co-founded and served as its third President and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery. He currently serves as the President for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Goldman has authored and/or co-authored 21 Textbooks on Dermatology, Sclerotherapy, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Cutaneous Laser Surgery, Cellulite and Dermatologic Surgery as well as over 300 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. Dr. Goldman is a recent recipient of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s 21st Century Achievement Award and the 2009 President’s Award from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery for Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research. He also serves as a medical consultant to numerous companies, including SkinMedica, Allergan Medical, Merz Cosmetic, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis Laser Corporation, New Star Lasers, and many others.