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Bryan Chen, M.D., a board certified dermatologist, has been practicing dermatology in San Diego since 2003. Originally from the Bay Area of California, he graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and Neurobiology from Berkeley and received his medical degree from the UC San Diego School of Medicine. His medical training includes a year of pediatrics at UC Davis and a clinical research fellowship in dermatology at UC San Francisco. He trained in dermatology at the University of California, San Diego, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Chen`s areas of interest and specialized training include medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery and reconstruction, cosmetic dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Dr. Chen has authored numerous research articles and book chapters. Formerly a clinical instructor of dermatology (medicine) at UCSD, he has been involved in the teaching of dermatology residents. He is past president of the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery. His current memberships include the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Chen and his wife are actively involved in the Christian community. He enjoys spending time with his family and in his spare time, plays tennis and the piano.

Kristina Dela Rosa, M.D., a board certified dermatologist, has been practicing dermatology in San Diego since 2013. Calling San Diego her home town, she graduated cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. She went on to receive her medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and served 11 years active duty in the United States Navy. She completed an Internal Medicine internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Dela Rosa then completed flight surgery training in Pensacola, Florida. She spent 4 years caring for aviators and support personnel. She completed her dermatology training at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and she treated patients at Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton for four years being the sole Dermatologist assigned there.

Dr. Ahluwalia specializes in medical, pediatric, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Her current memberships include the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Dermatology, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Michael Bradshaw, M.D., a board certified dermatologist, has been practicing dermatology in San Diego since 2012. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Microbiology from Brigham Young University. He went on to receive his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed an internship year at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah before pursuing his dermatology training at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Bradshaw specializes in medical dermatology for patients of all ages, surgical treatment of skin cancer, and a variety of cosmetic procedures (including botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers) and laser treatments. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the San Diego Dermatological Society. In his free time Dr. Bradshaw enjoys spending time with his wife, a San Diego native, and five sons. They love being outdoors and can often be found swimming, cycling, or hiking with their dog, Harley. Dr. Bradshaw is an avid reader and enjoys playing the piano.