Dr. Ava Shamban

Chosen as one of Los Angeles's top three doctors in Dermatology.

Dr. Ava T. Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist based in Los Angeles. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She is the founder and director of Ava MD, a dermatology practice with locations in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Shamban has made numerous appearances on television and cosmetic publications as an authority on dermatology. She was a recurring cast member of the ABC TV show “Extreme Makeover,” and has appeared on multiple episodes of the TV show “The Doctors.”

(310) 843-9915

9915 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

avamd.com

Awards & Certifications:

Dr. Ava T. Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive professional recognition. She holds certifications from the American Board of Dermatology and as a Good Clinical Practice Certifiedprofessional. Dr. Shamban has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2007 and has received numerous honors, including the Solomon Scholar Award, Nelson Paul Anderson Memorial Award, and Presidential citations from the American Academy of Dermatology.

Education & Training:

Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, where she graduated magna cum laude.
Medical School: Medical degree (M.D.) from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Internship: Internal medicine internship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Residency: Dermatology residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, completed in 1989.
Fellowship: Dermatology Foundation Fellowship for the study of extracellular matrix proteins.
Certification: Board-certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.
Additional Roles: She has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the UCLA-Geffen School of Medicine.

Why did we choose Dr. Ava Shamban as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Ava Shamban as a top dermatologist in Los Angeles because of her elite education, her teaching role, and her many honors. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Shamban completed her dermatology residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a Dermatology Foundation Fellowship studying extracellular matrix proteins. She has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Castle Connolly has named her a Top Doctor since 2007.

What sets Dr. Shamban apart is how widely her expertise is trusted. She is the founder and director of AVA MD, with offices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Viewers know her as a recurring cast member on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” and has appeared on many episodes of “The Doctors.” Her honors include the Solomon Scholar Award, the Nelson Paul Anderson Memorial Award, and Presidential citations from the American Academy of Dermatology. Patients get a board-certified dermatologist who both teaches and practices at a high level. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Ava Shamban among the top three dermatologists in Los Angeles.