Health Science Clinical Professor, Dermatology
School of Medicine

Co-Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology
School of Medicine

Vice Chair, Dermatology
School of Medicine

Director of Micrographic Surgery, Dermatology
School of Medicine

Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser Surgery, Aesthetic Dermatology

Teacher of the Year, UCLA Dermatology - 2003, 2007, 2011, 2013
Teacher of the Year, UC Irvine dermatology - 2001, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, 2019-2020
Director of Dermatologic Surgery, 2016
Associate Residency Program Director, 2016-2019

Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2005

UC Irvine Department of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2007, 2002, 2001

Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate Medical Education, UC Irvine, 2019

American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for years of service in the promotion of the field of Dermatologic Surgery

American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for advocacy on behalf of the California Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in promoting a united front in dermatology

UCLA Division of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2013, 2011, 2007, 2003

PUBLICATIONS
1. Sharma AN, Horton L, Golbari N, Hedayati B, Grushchak S, Lee P. The utility of intra- and postoperative antibiotic use in Mohs micrographic surgery: a systematic review. JAAD Reviews. 2024 Sep;1:7-8.
2. Yale K, Cox S, Grushchak S, Lee P, Kelly KM. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Laser Procedures. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024 Aug;17(8):41-43. PMID: 39148959.
3. Park L, Ehlert B, Sulsa L, Lum Z, Lee P. Performance of Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence on Dermatology Board Exam Questions. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2024 June 25;49(7):733-734. PMID: 37846609.
4. Park L, Lum Z, Lee PK. Dermatologic Surgery Reimbursement Is Not Keeping Up With Inflation. 2023 Dec 1;49(12):1211-1213. PMID: 37712739.
5. Kincaid CM, Horton L, Mesinkovska NM, Lee P. Trends in Medicare Claims and Costs for Field Therapies by Dermatologists. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Oct;89(4):810-811. PMID: 37269924.
6. Sharma AN, Shwe S, Kincaid C, Elsanadi R, Kraus C, Elsensohn A, Lee P. Leave no tumor behind: A retrospective review of Mohs micrographic surgery in Medicaid patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Sep;89(3):AB187.
7. Elsanadi, R., Hosking, A.-M., Lee, P. Pink, Painful Nodules: A Case of Cutaneous Metastatic Breast Adenocarcinoma. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2023 Sep;7(5):1056-1058.
8. Sharma AN, Shwe S, Kincaid C, Elsanadi R, Sangar S, Kraus C, Lee PK, Elsensohn A. Nonmelanoma skin cancer and Mohs utilization in Medicaid patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Jul;89(1):e51-e52. PMID: 36870368.
9. Shwe S, Sharma A, Lee P. Personal protective equipment attitudes and behaviors among nurses at a single university medical center. Cureus. 2021 Dec 8;13(12): e20265. PMID: 35004067.
10. Grewal SK, Reddy V, Tomz A, Linos E, Lester J, Lee PK. Skin Cancer in Skin of Color: Gaps in Skin Cancer Prevention Campaigns on Social Media. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2021 Nov;85(5):1311-1313. PMID: 32891777.
11. Sharma AA, Kim DJ, Avram MR, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 4: Hair Transplantation. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Oct 1;47(10):1414-1416. PMID: 34334616.
12. Wang A, Grushchak S, Kaul S, Lee PK, Feldman J. Infiltrative Toxicity of Lidocaine in Dermatologic Surgery: Are Current Limits Valid? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. 2021 Oct; 11(4): e202112. PMID: 34631267.
13. Reddy V, Grewal SK, Tomz A, Lee PK. Addressing structural inequality in dermatology – where do we go from here? Dermatol J 2021; 1(1):4-5.
14. Juhasz M, Sharma AJ, Lee P, Zachary C, Shive M. Electrosurgery use during post-Mohs micrographic surgery repair and complication rates – how important is a dry field? Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sep;47(9):1200-1204. PMID: 34347693.
15. Cox S, Kim DJ, Cohen J, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 2: Injectables. Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sep 1;47(9):1324-1326. PMID: 33899799.
16. Shwa S, Sharma A, Lee P. Successful treatment of refractory plantar wart with duct tape. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2021 Sep;85(3):AB96.
17. Hosking A, Chapman L, Zachary C, Smith J, Lee P. Anogenital Examination Practices Among U.S. Dermatology Residents. J Amer Acad Dermatolo. 2021 Sep;85(3):762-765. PMID: 31927076.
18. Sharma A, Foulad D, Doan L, Lee P, Atanaskova Mesinkovska N. Mohs Surgery for the treatment of Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma – A Systematic Review. Dermatology Treat. 2021 Mar;32(2):157-163. PMID: 31696746.
19. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Virtual Didactic Exchanges to Enhance Trainee Education. J Amer Acad Dermatol. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct;83(4):E301. PMID: 32505781.
20. Pham CT, Thomas LW, Coakley B, Lee P. Treatment of Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome Trichoepitheliomas with Erbium: YAG Laser: A Case Report and Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020 Jul;13(7):41-44. PMID: 32983336.
21. Chan J, Kim DJ, Carley SK, Rotunda AM, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Surgery: Lessons Learned Across Related Specialties and Opportunities for Improvement. Dermatol Surg. 2020 June;46(6):763-772. PMID: 31876576.
22. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Moh Play-Doh Please: Using Modeling Clay to Teach Concepts Underlying Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Dec;45(12):1703-1704. PMID: 30640768.
23. Shwe S, Kassira S, Elsensohn A, Lee P. Survey of dermatologists’ self-treatment practices. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 October;81(4), Supp 1:AB128.
24. Mo JH, Elsensohn AH, Garcia D, Lee PK, de Feraudy S. Nonhealing Crusted Papule on the Nasal Sidewall. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Oct;45(10):1330-1332. PMID: 30640786.
25. Shwe S, Kassira S, Kim DJ, Elsensohn A, Lee P. How to navigate dermatology care for the uninsured. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jun;80(6):1809-1813. PMID: 30114454.
26. Hou Z, Lee P. The Applications of Medical Tattooing in the Head and Neck Region. Facial Plast Surg 2019;35:256-259. PMID: 31189198.
27. Elsensohn AN, Mo JH, Maly TJ, Lee PK, De Feraudy S. Myoepithelioma of soft tissue with both squamous and adipocytic metaplasia. Amer J Dermatopath. 2018 Feb;40(2):142-144. PMID: 28796694.
28. Nguyen J, Song E, Liu MA, Lee PK, Truong S. Student loan burden and its impact on career decisions in dermatology. Cutis. 2017 Dec;100(6):436-441. PMID: 29360889.
29. Korta DZ, Chapman LW, Lee P, Linden K. Splash Safety During Dermatologic Procedures Amond US Dermatology Residents. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):934-939. PMID: 28346255.
30. Regula C, Alam M, Behshad R, Glashofer M, Hanke CW, Harmon C, Johnson R, Kent D, Lee P, Lawrence N. Functionality of Patients 75 Years and Older Undergoing Mohs Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):904-910. PMID: 28328703.
31. Brodsky M, Abrouk M, Lee P, Kelly KM. Revisiting the History and Importance of Phototherapy in Dermatology. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 May;153(5):435. PMID: 28492838.
32. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P, Linden K. Awareness of Surgical Smoke Risks and Safety Practices during Electrosurgery among US Dermatology Residents. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 May 1;153(5):467-468. PMID: 28249072.
33. Gharavi NM, Breithaupt AD, Lee PK, Lask GP. Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Review. Cosmet Dermatol. 2012; 25:160-166.
34. Garcia-Zuazaga J, Ke M, Lee P. Dint Keratoacanthoma of the Upper Extremity Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Current Treatment Modalities. J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol 2009; 2(8):22-25. PMID: 20729950.
35. Lee PK, Hung V, Lask GP. Island Pedicle Flap for Nasal Tip Reconstruction. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24:485.
36. Kelly K, Nelson JS, Milner TE, Anvari B, Lask GP, Lee PK, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides: United States Phase II Clinical Study. Lasers Surge Med 1998; Supplement 10:38.
37. Lask GP, Lee PK. Seyfsadeh M, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides. SPIE Proceedings 1997; 2970:338-49.
38. Lee PK, Lask GP. Treatment of Leg Veins by Long Pulse Dye Lasers (Sclerolaser). Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:40.
39. Lask GP, Elman M, Noren P, Lee PK. Nowfar-Rad M. Hair Removal with the Epitouch Ruby Laser – A Multicenter Study. Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:32.
40. Lee PK, Amron DM, Ashjian AA, Moy RL. IL-1 increases adhesion of sclerosing basal cell carcinoma and normal keratinocytes to fibroblasts. Clin Red 39(1): 82A, February 1991.

BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Chapman LW, Amber K, Ortenzio F, Harris RM, Lee PK. Dermatologic Conditions in Pregnancy. In: Butler J, Amin A, Fitzmaurice LE, Kim C: ObGyn Hospital Medicine: Principles and Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; January 2019.
2. Deng M, Coakley B, Lawrence N, Lee PK. Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation. In: Kantor J: Dermatologic Surgery. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; April 2018.
3. Breithaupt A, Lee PK. Flap Classification and Design/Biomechanics of Skin. In: Jiang SB, Ortiz AE: Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery. New Delhi: Jaypee Medical Publishers; February 2018.
4. Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
5. Lee PK. Vascular Laser Systems. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
6. Rise WR, Lee PK. Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
7. Lee PK, Lask GP. Telangiectasias of the Legs. In: Lask GP, Nowe NJ, editors. Lasers in Cutaneous and Cosmetic Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1999.

ABSTRACTS
1. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Derm Surgery: Danger Zones and Relevant Anatomy. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
2. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Flaps. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
3. Hau J, Lee P. Use of the Mohs Moat Technique for large Cutaneous Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2015; Vol 19.
4. Gharavi NM, Rubin AG, Hau JT, Lee PK, Beynet DP. Twist and Shout: A Novel Cartilage Graft Alteration for Repairing a Nasal Alar Defect. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2014; Vol 18.

Associate Editor, Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy, 2019 - Present

Board of Directors, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2018-Present

Member, Annual Meeting Work Group, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2020-Present

Member, American College of Mohs Surgery Diversity Task Force, 2020-Present

Co-Chair, Wellness and Professionalism Committee, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2017-Present

President, Board of Directors, California Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 2015-16

Board of Directors, California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2013-Present

Program Chair, Annual Meeting of California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2015

Program Co-Chair, Annual Meeting of California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2014

Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology, 1995-Present

Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology, 1995-Present

Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery, 1998-Present

Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 1996-Present

Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 1997-2010

Fellow, International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, 1998-2007

Fellow, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 1997-2001

Editorial Board, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2000-2005

Clinical Professor
University of California Los Angeles 1996—2015

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Last updated
01/17/2025