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Pooya Ataii, MD, Dermatology, San Diego, CA

PooyaAlexanderAtaiiMD

Dermatology San Diego, CA

Cosmetic Dermatology

Medical Director of Laser Clinique

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  • Office

    9200 Scranton Rd
    Ste 102
    San Diego, CA 92121
    Phone+1 858-481-7701
    Fax+1 858-481-7741

Summary

  • Dr. Ataii is the Medical Director and Founder of Laser Cliniqúe. He is a skilled skin care specialist who focuses on all aspects of the skin both diagnostic and cosmetic. He opened Laser Cliniqúe in 2005 in Coastal San Diego to provide his unique service throughout San Diego County. His educational base ranges from the University of California at Berkeley to the University of Southern California. Dr. Ataii is affiliated with American Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Anti-Aging, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is best known for his professional honesty, warm demeanor, comforting personality and abundant contributions to the field of skin care & laser surgery.

    He is currently the Preceptor for clinicians throughout the country for multiple laser manufacturers. He is also a Speaker/Trainer for Allergan, the makers of Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Latisse and SkinMedica. Dr. Ataii has achieved Black Diamond Status with Allergan which places him in the top .001% of providers nationwide.

    He has been featured in various magazines, on national television such as NBC and ABC, as well as talk shows for his contributions to the field of aesthetics. He has been featured for his work on fractional laser resurfacing in Aesthetic Trends & Technologies magazine and has been interviewed as the expert in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Ataii is also a faculty member of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Ataii is on the medical staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla. Recently, he was honored with Most Ontime Physician Award. In 2011, Dr. Ataii won the “Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement,” by the national Aesthetic Guide Journal. He has also been honored by receiving the Patients’ Choice Award in 2007-2022

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC (North Hollywood)
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC (North Hollywood)Residency, Family Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Black Diamond Award Allergan
  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi