Dermatology
Nima Gharavi, M.D./PH.D.
Director of Dermatologic Surgery/Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cedars-Sinai
Nima Gharavi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology, focusing on high-risk skin cancers such as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in immunosuppressed solid-organ transplant recipients. He treats skin malignancies through Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, laser and cosmetic procedures, and serves adult patients including those with complex, high-risk cases requiring precise tumor exci
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery)
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Medical Specialties)
Education & Training
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Medical Scientist Training Program, M.D., 2008
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Medical Scientist Training Program, Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology, 2006
- UCLA, B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (summa cum laude), Specialization in Business & Administration, 2001
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internship: Internal Medicine, 2008-2009
- University of California, Los Angeles, Residency: Dermatology, 2009-2012
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Edith and Carl Lasky Award for Excellence in Research
- UCLA Cellular and Molecular Pathology Research Award
- WSCI/WSMRF Research Award
- UCLA Department of Medicine Research Award
- Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Award
Leadership Roles
- Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Languages
English, Farsi, Spanish
Experience
18+ years in practice