Anand K. Ganesan, MD

Dr. Kristen Kelly is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist with more than 25 years of experience using lasers to treat vascular birthmarks, scars and other dermatologic conditions. She specializes in cutaneous vascular lesions, skin cancer and other skin conditions, including acne and sun damage, and is a leader in the use of imaging technologies to accurately diagnose skin cancer. Kelly received her medical degree from UCLA, and completed an internship in internal medicine from St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. She completed a residency in dermatology at the UCI School of Medicine. She is now chair of the medical school's Department of Dermatology. Her research is focused on vascular birthmarks, photodynamic therapy and light-based imaging, and the development and implementation of the latest energy-based technologies, techniques and treatments in dermatology. She has contributed to the work of the world-renowned UCI Health Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic for more than 20 years, and is past president and board member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Her recent projects include the study of Doppler optical coherence tomography and multiphoton microscopy for the noninvasive and early diagnosis of melanoma and other skin cancers. Kelly is the author or co-author of more than 100 research publications and numerous book chapters, and lectures widely at national and international conferences.

Dr. Anand K. Ganesan is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer and skin pigmentation disorders, including vitiligo, melasma and albinism. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he also received a doctoral degree in microbiology and molecular genetics. He completed an internal medicine internship at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif., followed by a residency in dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. A prolific physician-scientist, Ganesan's research is focused on understanding how melanocytes respond to environmental cues, such as ultraviolet radiation and inflammation, to maintain normal homeostasis and how that homeostasis is disrupted by diseases processes, including melanoma and vitiligo. His work spans the spectrum from basic laboratory studies to clinical trials as he seeks to develop novel approaches to diagnosing and treating disease. He is the author or co-author of dozens of peer-reviewed publications that have appeared in prestigious medical journals, including the recent discovery of a new class of drugs with the potential to treat melanoma and other cancers.

The UCI Department of Dermatology in Irvine, CA offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for individuals of all ages, specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and adult dermatological problems. With a focus on advancing dermatology research and education, the department actively engages in clinical trials, offers various clinical programs, and provides information on skin conditions. Their team of faculty members is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and promoting diversity in the field.Generated from the website