PaulKentShitabataMD
Pathology • Torrance, CADermatopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology
Clinical Professor of Medicine-David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Director of Dermatopathology Education Harbor-UCLA Dermatology Director of Dermatopathology Western University of Health Sciences Dermatology Residency Program Clinical Professor of Pathology Western University of Health Sciences President and Owner, Dermatopathology Institute
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Office
3870 Del Amo Blvd
Unit 507
Torrance, CA 90503Phone+1 310-561-8503Fax+1 310-347-4381
Summary
- Dr. Paul Shitabata is a pathologist in Torrance, CA. He received his medical degree from University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in dermatopathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology and is experienced in pathology of skin cancers. He has more than 20 publications and over 400 citings.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Dermatopathology, 1993 - 1994
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1989 - 1993
University of Colorado School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
HI State Medical License 1992 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2002 - 2020
NY State Medical License 2005 - 2018
AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2011
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2010
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2010- American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- American Board of Pathology Dermatopathology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Paul J. Gethner Teaching Award Harbor-UCLA Division of Dermatology, 2020
- Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Dermatology Residency Program Western University of Health Sciences/Chino Medical Center, 2019
- Legacy Teaching Award Harbor-UCLA Division of Dermatology, 2017
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsUnveiling a Shared Precursor Condition for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias.Sanusi Umar, Donna Ton, Marissa J Carter, Paul Shitabata
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2023-01-01 - Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures.Sanusi Umar, Ade Waterman, Donna Ton, Paul Shitabata
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2023-01-01 - 3 citationsLichen Planopilaris Responsive to a Novel Phytoactive Botanical Treatment: A Case Series.Sanusi Umar, Petrina Kan, Marissa J Carter, Paul Shitabata, Myroslava Novosilska
Dermatology and Therapy. 2022-07-01
Books/Book Chapters
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