Ava Shamban, M.D.

Ava Shamban, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist and owner of the Laser Institute for Dermatology and European Skin Care in Santa Monica, California, has built a thriving medical practice along with a successful medical day spa. She was a featured dermatologist on ABC television’s “Extreme Makeover”. First and foremost however, Dr. Shamban considers herself a skin scientist, a participant in dermatological research,technology and product development for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of acne. She has extensive experience in the use of the latest laser and intense pulsed light procedures as well as administering filler and Botox injections. Dr. Shamban is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA. Located next to St. John’s hospital in Santa Monica, Dr. Shamban’s practice includes its own in-house medical day spa – Ava’s at the Laser Institute –and the Acne Treatment Center. Here, she and her highly-trained staff offer her patients customized skin care along with the most sophisticated advances in dermatology today.

R. Sonia Batra, M.D.

A native of Southern California, Dr. Batra ventured east for undergraduate studies at Harvard University after graduating Valedictorian. Graduating from Harvard in only three years, Dr. Batra was selected for the Rhodes Scholarship becoming California’s youngest recipient. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Genetics at the University of Oxford, England. Upon her return from England, Dr. Batra earned her medical degree with honors from Harvard Medical School and a Master’s degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her Internship, Residency, and Chief Residency in dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She returned to Boston for fellowship training in Dermatologic, Laser, Cosmetic and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Batra was the section Head of Dermatology and Dermatolgic Surgery at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.

Dr. Batra offers advanced dermatolgic procedures including liposuction, blepharoplasty (eyelid lifting), and Mohs surgery (skin cancer removal).

Our Staff

We have five aestheticians highly trained in the United States and Europe who offer state of the art techniques individually suited to meet the needs of their clients.

Our front office staff is the friendliest and most knowledgeable in town. They are well trained in regard to procedures and products and will guide you in making the right choice when it comes to skin care.

We are contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO's. And also PHCS. There are some procedures which may be covered by your insurance company.