Description

Dr. Nahm specializes in the Mohs Micrographic Surgery technique, which is the most precise and effective manner to treat skin cancer. He is the past director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. His other specialties include laser and cosmetic surgery. As a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, he has expertise in tumescent liposuction and eyelid and face-lift surgery. In addition, Dr. Nahm has extensive experience in laser therapy for wrinkles, brown spots, blood vessels, birthmarks and vascular anomalies. Other areas of expertise include Botox , injectable fillers (e.g., Restylane, Radiesse, Hylaform), fat transfer, chemical skin rejuvenation, leg vein treatment (sclerotherapy) and acne scar treatment. He has performed extensive research on intense pulsed light (IPL) technology and the ThermaCool device (allowing for the non-surgical facelift) and was recently honored for his work. As an assistant clinical professor at (UCSD) School of Medicine, Dr. Nahm teaches dermatology and dermasurgery to residents and students. He has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters in the field of dermatology, cellular physiology, cosmetic surgery, laser surgery and skin cancer. He has also given many national lectures and surgical courses on such topics. Dr. Nahm has been a pioneer in neuronally-based receptor physiology in skin cells and is currently performing research with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of North Carolina and Boston University School of Medicine. His work was specifically recognized by the Society of Investigative Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Nahm is the current President of the San Diego Dermatological Society (sdderm.org) and the past President of the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery.