For more than 35 years, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has been honored as San Diego’s leading destination for beautiful skin. Known for combining experience, innovation, artistry, and personalized care, the practice inspires confidence and delivers transformative results in patients every day.
Led by founder and medical director Dr Mitchel Goldman, the practice is proud to now have eight expert board-certified cosmetic dermatologists—Doctors Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi, Wu, Boen, Zubair, and Darji. Voted #1 in San Diego for nine consecutive years by the San Diego Union-Tribune and La Jolla Light, these nationally recognized physicians guide every treatment plan with expertise patients can learn more about here. (Is this a link?)
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is proud to offer six signature treatment combinations that cannot be found anywhere else. Proprietary Take10 and Take5 treatments use a combination of three or more lasers to remove five to ten years of aging in a single session. Additional exclusive options include ThermiSculpt³ to contour the neck and jawline, Cool³ Body Sculpting to remove unwanted fat pockets, TotalTat³ for advanced tattoo removal, and the glow-enhancing 3xFacial.
Beautiful, radiant skin is also supported by medical aesthetician Farzaneh Momeni-Salami, who offers a highly personalized approach to skin health. Her advanced treatments include HydraFacial, JetPeel, SaltFacial, DermaSweep, chemical peels, customized facials, and dermaplaning, allowing patients to improve tone, texture, and luminosity through tailored aesthetic services.
It is never too early to start thinking about minimizing the effects of aging. Prejuvenation treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) helps to smooth tone and texture and stimulate production of collagen and elastic fibers from within. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, all treatments are performed by board certified dermatologists. Injectable fillers and bio-stimulators are used to restore volume to the cheeks, define the jawline, soften lines around the mouth, treat under-eye circles, rejuvenate aging hands, and refine facial contours.
Recognizing that patients are more than just a face, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology offers a full range of body treatments as well. Options include liposuction, quad sculpting using two CoolSculpting Elite devices simultaneously, and skin tightening with Sofwave, Thermage FLX, Ultherapy Prime, and signature ThermiSculpt to sculpt and lift the neck and jawline in a single treatment. The practice also offers ThermiVa for non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation, advanced cellulite treatments, and comprehensive vein treatments led by Dr. Goldman, author of the leading textbook on sclerotherapy.
Beyond patient care, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology plays a critical role in advancing dermatologic medicine worldwide. The practice has conducted more than 300 FDA clinical research studies spanning anti-aging, acne, skin cancer, and vein conditions, giving patients access to innovative treatments while reinforcing its leadership through ongoing clinical research.
With more than 60 laser, light, and energy-based devices—more than almost any cosmetic practice in the world—Cosmetic Laser Dermatology creates truly customized treatment plans. Real patient results can be viewed throughout the before-and-after gallery.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
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Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.
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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.
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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.
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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
