Bobby F. Awadalla, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Bobby F. Awadalla, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

Dr. Awadalla is a well-respected, top-rated dermatologist with fellowship training in procedural and Mohs micrographic surgery, which is a specialty in skin cancer removal. His mission is to provide patients with personalized, high-quality care for their general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology needs. 

Bringing his extensive knowledge of dermatology and state-of-the-art expertise in skin cancer removal, facial plastic reconstruction, and cosmetic dermatology, he sees patients at Skincredible Dermatology & Surgery (Mission Viejo, California), Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center (Laguna Beach, California), Tayani Institute, Murrieta Dermatology & Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center, Palm Desert Dermatology & Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center, Centennial Dermatology and Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center, Dermatology and Skin Cancer of Las Vegas | LA Laser Center, Mesquite Dermatology & Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center, Pahrump Dermatology & Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center, and Lake Havasu Dermatology and Skin Cancer | LA Laser Center.

Dedicated to providing the highest quality dermatologic care, Dr. Awadalla is very warm, personable, and builds genuine and lasting relationships with his patients. From skin checks to acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes, he has a keen eye for enhancing one’s appearance. “ I became a doctor to help people. I’m on a personal mission to make everybody their healthiest and most confident self, no matter their age” he stated. 

An Orange County native, Dr. Awadalla began his career at UCLA where he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry. He attended Drexel University College of Medicine where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the most esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. For his residency in dermatology, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he graduated as Chief Resident. 

Thereafter, he performed an extra year of training in a highly-coveted fellowship with Leonard H. Goldberg at Methodist Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University in Houston, Texas. This extra year of training was spent honing his skills in Mohs micrographic surgery, a tissue-sparing skin cancer removal, and facial reconstruction procedure, as well as cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Dr. Awadalla is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

As a testament to his success, he attained fellowship status with the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Active in research, Dr. Awadalla has authored numerous articles in the field of dermatology, as well as seven books in the Skincredible series. His expertise in this field has led him to become a sought-out speaker at medical conferences.

“I am best known for my bedside manner during surgical and cosmetic procedures. There is always a certain level of anxiety when visiting a doctor’s office and for me it is very important to make the patient feel comfortable and more at ease. I use different techniques to do this and patients love their experience and so do I.” as stated by Dr. Awadalla. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

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