Dr. Peter Kopelson
Chosen as one of Los Angeles's top three doctors in Dermatology.
Dr. Peter Kopelson is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in private practice in Beverly Hills since 1993. He earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, where he majored in philosophy, and his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship at NYU, with much of his time at Bellevue Hospital. He then finished his dermatology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and served as chief dermatology resident. At The Kopelson Clinic, he treats skin cancer and complex skin disease, and he also offers cosmetic and laser treatments.
(310) 271-7400
414 N Camden Dr Ste 640, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Awards & Certifications:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
- Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in California and New York
Education & Training:
Completed his undergraduate training at Columbia University where he majored in philosophy and concentrated on his pre-medical courses.
Accepted into New York University School of Medicine where he obtained his Medical Doctor degree.
Remained at N.Y.U. School of Medicine for his internship in Internal Medicine, spending much of his time at Bellevue Hospital.
Moved back to the west coast to study dermatology and dermatologic surgery.
At University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Dr. Kopelson completed his dermatology residency and served as chief dermatology resident.
Has been in private practice in Beverly Hills, California since 1993.
Specializes in helping patients who require a highly trained medical dermatologist, especially for the diagnosis of skin cancers and the more complex medical diseases that manifest on the skin.
Why did we choose Dr. Peter Kopelson as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Peter Kopelson as a top dermatologist in Los Angeles because of his strong medical training, his skill with skin cancer diagnosis, and his long record in private practice. He earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine internship there, with much of his time at Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Kopelson then finished his dermatology residency at UCLA School of Medicine, where he served as chief dermatology resident. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. That training covers both the skin and the whole body.
What sets Dr. Kopelson apart is his focus on hard cases. He has practiced in Beverly Hills since 1993 and helps patients who need a highly trained medical dermatologist, especially for skin cancer and complex skin diseases. At The Kopelson Clinic, he also offers cosmetic laser care and skin regeneration in a medical setting. He is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Peter Kopelson among the top three dermatologists in Los Angeles.
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