Ladan A. Straker, MD

Dr. Christopher B. Zachary is a UCI Health dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer and reconstruction, as well as cosmetic and laser surgery. His clinical interests include dermatologic laser surgery, skin cancer, mohs surgery, melanoma and aesthetic treatments, including skin rejuvenation, botulinum toxin and the full range of injectable fillers. He completed medical school at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, in the United Kingdom, where he received training in internal medicine and dermatology. At the Institute of Dermatology, Guys and St. Thomas' Hospitals in London, he became interested in dermatological surgery. He subsequently completed training in dermatological surgical at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Zachary returned to London to set up the first Mohs and laser skin surgery practice. In 1988, he became director of the University of Minnesota's Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center. In 1997, he became a professor and co-director of the Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center at the UC San Francisco Medical Center. In 2005, he accepted the position as professor at the UCI School of Medicine and went on to serve 15 years as chair of its Department of Dermatology. He is a frequent speaker at national and international symposia and is often contact by national media (e.g., the New York Times, CNN, the Today Show) for commentary about dermatologic issues and treatments. He is a past president of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons. An educational innovator, he has written and edited numerous papers and books.

Zulmy J. Mancia, ND, is a licensed UCI Health specialist in naturopathic medicine.She earned her doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in San Diego.

UCI Health, located in Irvine, CA, is part of Orange County's only academic health system, offering a comprehensive range of medical services that include specialties such as cancer care, cardiology, and orthopaedics. Their approach integrates traditional medicine with complementary therapies, focusing on personalized care plans that emphasize prevention and overall well-being. The UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute provides a holistic approach to wellness, featuring services like acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Their expert team is dedicated to empowering patients to thrive in body, mind, and spirit through innovative and research-backed healing techniques. Generated from the website