The physicians at Santa Monica Dermatology Group deliver to our patients a comprehensive set of medical dermatologic care. We have a particular interest in the early detection and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers and offer MOHS surgery, which provides the highest surgical cure rate for non-melanoma skin cancer. Our physicians are also closely aligned with numerous top specialists in the Santa Monica area to ensure that our patients receive the best treatment possible, whether at our office or elsewhere. Our group stays current on the latest technological advances in medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments.
Adriana N. Schmidt, M.D., FAAD
Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist
Santa Monica Dermatology Group
Dr. Schmidt is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her specialties include early detection and treatment of skin cancer, acne, hair loss, and rashes. Dr. Schmidt also enjoys helping patients maintain healthy skin with anti-aging regimens and procedures. A native of Los Angeles, she graduated from Marlborough High School and received her undergraduate degree at Brown University, where she earned Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude honors. She attended medical school and was a resident at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schmidt is the Section Head of Dermatology at St John's Hospital. She is an active member of the North American Hair Research Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology, and other local dermatology societies. She has been named as a top dermatologist by Los Angeles Magazine and Southern California Super Doctors.
Jason R. Litak, M.D., FAAD, FACMS
Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist
Santa Monica Dermatology Group
Dr. Jason Litak was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated
Magna Cum Laude from the
University of California, San Diego, and earned his medical degree from the prestigious
University of California, Los Angeles. He was chief resident in dermatology at
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. After residency he went on to complete a rigorous
fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, accredited by the
American College of Mohs Surgery (only 70 such fellowships exist). With his advanced skin
cancer and surgical training, Dr. Litak performs all of the Mohs
procedures and many of the skin excisions for our group. He has an
expertise in the early detection of skin cancer using the newest
technology of dermoscopy and regularly participates in conferences on this
rapidly progressing technique. In addition, Dr. Litak practices
comprehensive general dermatology and stays current with the dermatology
literature. He prides himself on focusing on real medical
dermatology and his passion is for providing compassionate
evidence-based medical care for his patients.
Paul L. Smith, M.D., FAAD
Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist
Santa Monica Dermatology Group
Dr. Paul Smith received both his undergraduate and medical training at
UCLA. He also
completed his residency at a UCLA affiliated program. He is board
certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and recently completed
voluntary recertification in 2009. He is in good standing with the
American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Smith was born and raised in Southern California and has
practiced locally for over 30 years. Dr. Smith is a member of the staff
of Santa Monica-UCLA hospital. He has a long-standing history of
working with both Veteran's groups and career lifeguards.
Gregory J. Colman, M.D., FAAD
Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist
Santa Monica Dermatology Group
Dr. Colman received his medical degree from
Tulane University School of Medicine
and completed his internship and residency in Dermatology at the
Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has attended many post-graduate seminars and preceptorships in the
use of lasers in Dermatology. He is board-certified by the
American Board of Dermatology
and successfully completed a voluntary re-certification by the
Dermatology Board in 2009. Dr. Colman is also board-certified in
Dermatopathology. He is a member in good standing of the
American Academy of Dermatology, the
Pacific Dermatologic Association, the
International Society of Dermatopathology, the
American Medical Association, the
California Medical Association, and the
Los Angeles County Medical Association. Dr. Colman is a member of the staffs of both St. John's Hospital and
Santa Monica-UCLA Hospital and served for several years as Chief of
Dermatology at St. John's. He has been in private practice in
Dermatology in Santa Monica at the same location for the past 32
years.
Lauren L. Reager, M.D., FAAD
Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist
A native of Santa Monica, Dr. Lauren Reager received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his internship in Internal medicine and residency training in Dermatology at the same institution. Dr. Reager established the Santa Monica Dermatology group in 1968. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and completed the voluntary recertification examination in 2009. Additionally, Dr. Reager is certified in Dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology. He maintains memberships in the American Academy of Dermatology, Pacific Dermatologic Association, American Medical Association, California Medical Association and the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He has served as Chief of Dermatology at UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital and St. John's Hospital. Dr. Reager is currently an adjunct faculty member at John Wayne Cancer Center at St. John's Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA.