Doctor Ali Lashgari
Dr. Lashgari received his Bachelor of Science with honors from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, CA, and then got his Medical Degree from University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He did his Internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, and returned to San Diego to undertake his Dermatology Residency training at UCSD Medical Center, which he completed in 1996. He is board certified in Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Dermatology Surgery. He is the past president of the San Diego Society of Dermatology Surgery. He has been voted as one of the best Physicians and Surgeons by Bestof.com. He is also a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgeons, San Diego Medical Society, and San Diego Dermatology Society.
Kristen D’ Eliseo (Registered Nurse)
Kristen D’ Eliseo has been a Registered Nurse since 2000. Her nursing career has been a balance of Aesthetics & Labor/Delivery. She has been performing various laser treatments for the past 8 years. Kristen says “There isn't anything more beautiful than being part of a family’s birth experience or helping someone feel good about themselves.” Kristen is able to compliment her nurturing hand with her artistic side by sharing her knowledge & experience in the cosmetic field. Every individual has natural beauty & Kristen loves teaching her patients how to look & feel their best. Kristen enjoys educating patients on how to maintain their skin, enhance it or even turn back the hands of time. Kristen balances her career with the help & support of her husband James & their two beautiful children. Kristen & her family enjoy camping, riding dirt bikes, & heading to Tahoe for mountain biking.

Melanie Loschky (Licensed Aesthetician)
Melanie has been assisting clients through education and regimented aesthetician services for over a decade. She originally started her career as a make up artist where she initially developed a strong passion for the aesthetics industry. As a freelance make up artist she was hand selected to attend industry events and to advise on current trends in cosmetics. Melanie went on to graduate at the top of her class in aesthetics at the Capri Institute in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Always striving to keep at the forefront of her profession, she has attended one of the nation’s best medical aesthetics training programs at Metro beauty academy in Allentown, PA and Dinair Pro in Hollywood, CA. She regularly attends postgraduate courses at the International Dermal Institute of Esthetics. She is passionate about educating her clients and staff on their personalized skincare needs and takes pride in providing everyone with a unique experience.

Dana Armstead (Office Manager)
Dana is originally from Los Angeles, California and relocated to San Diego six years ago. She became a Certified Medical Assistant in 1994 and spent seven years gaining experience in multiple specialties including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Urology, and Family Practice and in management of a laboratory at UCLA. She then made the choice to transition into Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology over the past 8 years. She brings to the practice extensive experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, Referral Coordinator, Cosmetic Consultant and Office Manager. She loves people and is passionate about delivering the highest quality in patient care. Dana is also the Patient Care Coordinator & enjoys educating patients on all the procedures we offer. As a patient of cosmetic surgery herself she knows first hand what a patient is in need of while going through this exciting change. Dana thinks one of the most important things to remember while choosing your surgeon is that you can trust that you will be given the best possible care & that your safety is the priority. Dana supports Dr. Lashgari 100%, and believes he is a phenomenal physician! She enjoys encouraging people on a daily basis for personal and professional growth and leading by example. She has a beautiful daughter who works for a medical malpractice law firm and is studying to be a paralegal. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to Los Angeles as often as possible, reading, hiking, yoga, exercising, relaxing at the beach, meditation spending time with family and friends, riding motorcycles, and dancing.
Brenda Helps (Medical Assistant)
Brenda Helps came to our practice almost six years ago with many years experience in the cosmetic medical industry. Brenda has had many roles in the past such as Dental Assistant, Surgical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Coordinator, and Office Manager. With her extensive aesthetics training background and a passion for the medical profession, Brenda is able to address any questions regarding our procedures, products or concerns our patients might have. Brenda is a longtime San Diego resident, aspiring artist and grandmother to eight. She has an appreciation and eye for beauty that fits very well with Dr. Lashgari’s aesthetic medical practice.

Terri Parker (Front Office Coordinator)
Terri is the second Front Office Coordinator. She states that she is “extremely proud and excited to be working for one of the most prestigious medical offices in San Diego”. She also feels very fortunate to spend her days with our great patients and the BEST staff anywhere. Terri feels that this job is a perfect fit for her since she has an Esthetician background and has always enjoyed the Skin care/Beauty industry. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her wonderful family and friends. She has been married for 13 years and has an awesome 12 year old son. She really enjoys sports, so she is usually at her son’s baseball games or is watching her favorite teams, Padres and Chargers, play. She also enjoys shopping, scrapbooking, and spending time at downtown with friends.
George Talbot (Medical Assistant)
George considers himself one of the most blessed people for the following reasons: “I have a beautiful wife, three gorgeous daughters, a handsome son, and four great and loveable grandkids. In addition, I have a great job at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery where I share my 30 years of experience and passion for patients’ care”, he states. George enjoys the opportunity to work with a very nice group of people in a very pleasant atmosphere, where he also has the privilege of meeting very nice patients on a daily basis. Furthermore, he feels that San Diego is the best place to live in the world. For all these reasons, he feels very happy and blessed.
Cyndi Tracy (Business Administrator)
Cyndi has been in the medical field for over fifteen years. Over five of those years, she has been a member of Dr. Lashgari’s financial team. Her passion is spending time with her adult children and grandchildren. Cyndi’s son and his family live in Central California. She likes taking the train up there as much as time allows. Her daughter and her family live four miles from her and they get together quite often to play tennis and go to the beach. Cyndi also loves singing karaoke with her husband on the weekends. Cyndi states, “If we haven’t met I hope to see you at your next visit.”
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