Dr. Lamar Nelson is a board-certified dermatologist with a focus on the diagnosis of skin cancer and treatment of skin and scalp disorders. He was born in Los Angeles, California and was the first in his family to attend college. As an undergraduate at Stanford University, he majored in Chemistry, with an advanced degree in Education. He then did an Internship in Internal Medicine followed by a residency in Dermatology at Stanford Medical School.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
King Drew Medical Center Residency, Dermatology, 1982-1985
King Drew Medical Center Internship, Internal Medicine, 1981-1982
Howard University Internship -1981
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:
California State Medical License – 1982-2021
Georgia State Medical License – 2007-2022
American Board of Dermatology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatology Association
AWARDS, HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Fellow (FAAD)American Academy of Dermatology
OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish, Portuguese
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
For additional information on Dr. Nelson, please visit his website page.