Marjan Hafizi

Board-certified Physician Assistant with over 12 years of clinical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology experience seeking a long-term General Dermatology position. Dedicated to utilizing strong clinical expertise, compassionate patient care, and a commitment to delivering high-quality dermatologic services while fostering lasting patient relationships and contributing to a practice centered on excellence.

Physician Assistant - Scripps Clinic Medical Group - Dermatology - San Diego, CA (2021-09 - 2025-06)

Provided comprehensive care for adult and pediatric, dermatological patients, in a high-volume practice which included: obtaining detailed history, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory diagnostic studies, developing and implementing various treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing office procedures and documenting medical notes.

- Expertise in diagnosing and managing common acute and chronic dermatological conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, papulosquamous diseases, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, premalignant, malignant and non-melanoma skin cancers, benign tumors, hair and nail diseases, pigmentation and autoimmune disorders.

• Perform routine skin cancer screening.
• Manage high-risk prescription medications, including isotretinoin and biologic therapies.
• Clinical procedures, including: biopsies (shave and punch), incision and drainage, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, phototherapy, scrapings with microscopic examination, wound care, intralesional/intramuscular injections, and acne surgery.

Physician Assistant - Beverly Hills Dermatology Consultants - Beverly Hills, CA (2013-07 - 2021-07)

Same as above with the addition of:

• Surgical procedures, including: wide excision on atypical nevi, benign tumor excisions, and first-assist in Mohs micrographic surgery and mini-facelifts. - Aesthetic procedures, including: injection of dermal fillers, neuromodulators and Kybella, performing microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling, acne scar revision, sclerotherapy, and administrating SculpSure laser.

Physician Assistant - Synergy Specialist Medical Group - La Jolla, CA (2012-09 - 2013-05)

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies - Touro University California (2009-08 - 2012-06)

Master - Public Health - Touro University California (2009-08 - 2012-06)

Bachelor of Science - Biology - San Diego State University (2003-08 - 2008-05)