
Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD
Dermatologist
800 Pollard Road Building A Los Gatos California, 95032About
Dr. Steven Swengel is a dermatologist practicing in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Swengel specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Swengel diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Illinois
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign B.S. Biology 1973
University of Illinois College of Medicine M.D. 1976
University of Michigan Derm Fellowship 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology- Dermatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Is laser hair removal permanent?
Hello, and thank you for the question. Laser hair removal is not permanent. It is very effective at greatly reducing the hair and may completely get rid of the hair temporarily but you will need touch up sessions to maintain your results. If you'd like to come to our office for a consultation for an evaluation, we are happy to discuss the hair removal process further. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Presentation at the Medical Center and Guest Speaker at the Kaiser Centers in the Past -
Awards
- America’s Top Rated Physicians, Consumer Checkbook
- 500 Most trusted Bay Area Physicians, San Francisco Magazine
- Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 2012-13 Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
Treatments
- Anti-aging Treatments
- Injectables
- Laser Resurfacing
- Scars
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Screenings
- Peels
- Fillers & Collagen Stimulators
- Cosmetic Treatments For Men
- Cosmetic Treatments For Women
- Acne-prone Skin
- Skin Conditions & Treatments For Men
- Skin Conditions & Treatments For Women
- Mohs Surgery
- Biopsy And Surgery
- Silk Peels
- Tightening & Brightening
- Coolsculpting
- Emsella
- Botox & Dermal Fillers
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Santa Clara County Medical Society
- Professional Member California Medical Society
- Professional Member American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
- Professional Member American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- Professional Member American Academy of Dermatology
Fellowships
- University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery 1980
Professional Society Memberships
- Santa Clara Medical Society, California Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa
What do you attribute your success to?
Love of the Field, Committment to Excellent Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Gardening, Hiking, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Dermatological Surgery
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