WilliamKirbyDOFAOCD(He/Him)
[Pronunciation: Dr. WILL KIRBY]
Dermatology • Beverly Hills, CACosmetic Dermatology
Chief Medical Officer, LaserAway
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Office
307 South Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211Phone+1 424-241-3083
Summary
- Dr. Kirby is the Chief Medical officer at laserAway, the nation's leader in aesthetic dermatology.
With a storied history working with the biggest brands in beauty, Dr. Kirby previously served as the national spokesman for Johnson & Johnson’s Neutrogena Dermatologics, as a consultant for Kimberly Clark’s Truist Skin Care line, and as Social Media Ambassador for Unilever's Dove Men+Care and for Proctor & Gamble’s Old Spice as well as Head & Shoulders.
Dr. Kirby has a degree in Biology from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, and completed his first year of postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His dermatology residency training took place in association with Western University/Pacific Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology.
Academically, Dr. Kirby is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and the Cosmetic Director for Western Dermatology Residency/Western University of Health Sciences where he teaches dermatology residents the art and science of aesthetic energy-based devices, injectables, and skin care. For over a decade he has served as an expert reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California in dermatology as well.
Dr. Kirby serves on the editorial advisory board of popular dermatological publications including "Dermatology Times", "The Dermatologist", and "The Journal of Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology". He has published a number of articles on dermatology in peer-reviewed medical journals and he has authored and co-authored medical text book chapters. No stranger to pop culture, he is also the lone Health & Beauty Reporter for "Life & Style Magazine" where he authors a weekly column on the latest trends in celebrity skincare.
Having appeared on more than 40 different television shows, Dr. Kirby is the winner of CBS's “Big Brother 2” and in 2016 he also won "The Price is Right".
Education & Training
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2000
Emory UniversityB.S., Biology, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
IL State License 2019 - 2026
MA State License 2019 - 2026
TX State License 2021 - 2026
CA State License 2002 - 2025
CO State License 2021 - 2025
IN State License 2024 - 2025
NC State License 2022 - 2025- AOA Board of Dermatology Dermatology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Winner, Leadership in Aesthetic Business Delevlopement Aesthetic Academy, 2011
- Mentor Hall Of Fame, Nominated and Inducted AOA, 2009
- AAD Leadership Circle for Volunteerism, Bronze Level Award 2006
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsCauses and recommendations for unanticipated ink retention following tattoo removal treatment.William Kirby, Cynthia L. Chen, Alpesh Desai, Tejas Desai
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2013-07-01 - 24 citationsThe Kirby-Desai Scale: A Proposed Scale to Assess Tattoo-removal TreatmentsWilliam Kirby, Alpesh Desai, Tejas Desai, Francisca Kartono, Patel Geeta
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2009-03-01 - 4 citationsSuccessful Treatment of Cosmetic Mucosal Tattoos Via Q-Switched LaserWilliam Kirby, Cynthia L. Chen, Alpesh Desai, Tejas Desai
Dermatologic Surgery. 2011-12-01
Journal Articles
- Superficial Frostbite Masquerading as Ecchymosis from Improper Cryotherapy Use After Q-Switched Laser Tattoo TreatmentKirby W, Tarrillion M, Desai A, Dermatologic Surgery, 1/1/2013
- Desai T Causes and Recpmmendations for Unanticipated Ink Retention Following Tattoo Removal TreatmentKirby W, Chen C, Desai A, Desai T, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 1/1/2013
- Successful Treatment of a Traumatic Tattoo on the Ala Following the Removal of a Nose PiercingKirby W, Alston D, Dermatologic Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Perspectives: Spotlight on Will Kirby, DO, FAOCD1/1/2012
- Anti-Aging SecretsLos Angeles, CA - 1/23/2011
- Utilizing Public Relations and the Media to Build Your BrandBeverly Hills, CA - 1/20/2011
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Other
- Join Neutrogena and Dr. Kirby Live for an Anti-Aging EventKirby W
www.TotalBeauty.com
Santa Monica, CA - 1/23/2011 - Physician’s ProfileKirby W, Dermatology Times
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=749267
1/19/2011 - Business Profile: Dr. Will KirbyKirby W, WithSkin Magazine
http://inwithskin.com/september-october-2011#/74
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Professional Memberships
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Industry Relationships
- Former Spokesman, Johnson & Johnson's Neutrogena Dermatologics
- Consultant, Kimberly-Clark Truist Skin Care
External Links
- Websitehttp://www.LaserAway.com
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