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THE HISTORY OF THE CALIFORNIA SKIN INSTITUTE
The California Skin Institute was formed in 2007 by the merger of the medical and cosmetic dermatology practice of Sara L. Colby, MD and Associates in San Jose and the dermatologic surgery practice of Greg S. Morganroth, MD in Mountain View, California. In March 2008, the Saratoga medical and cosmetic dermatology practice of Georgia K. Abrams merged with the California Skin Institute to provide a third location for our patients. In November 2008, Elizabeth A. Abel, MD merged her practice with the Mountain View location bringing her expertise in psoriasis and general dermatology to CSI. In January 2009, Todd Anhalt, MD merged his practice with CSI to form a fourth location in Los Altos. In September 2009, CSI will open its flagship office at 2420 Samaritan Drive on the San Jose/Los Gatos border consisting of a large, two-story free-standing Skin Institute with state-of-the-art facilities including an outpatient surgery center, Mohs surgery laboratory, full service pathology laboratory, pharmacy, skin bar, retail center, meeting center, centralized business office, and extensive patient care space.
As a whole, CSI is the merger of five well-known and respected dermatology practices to create the largest private practice dermatology group with one of the broadest medical, surgical, and pathology services in Northern California. We have seven board certified physicians, one nurse practitioner, and one physician assistant who provide a broad range of expertise to cover the full spectrum of skin disease and treatment.
CSI physicians and staff are committed to excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.The combined resources of our Silicon Valley offices include:
- Silicon Valley’s only full-time Mohs Micrographic Surgery lab consisting of three cryostats and histotechnologists providing the highest volume skin cancer removal and reconstruction services in Northern California
- A nationally recognized center for the training of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Advanced Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery with two fellowship training positions available each year.
- State-of-the art diagnostic and therapeutic facilities consisting of 35 exam/laser/procedure rooms in four locations
- 70+ experienced staff committed to providing excellence in dermatology
- Ability to see patients on a same-day basis in one of the 5 CSI offices
- One of the broadest repertoire of cosmetic and laser procedures available in Northern California
- A Medicare-approved outpatient surgery center
- Ultraviolet Light Treatment Center
- 15 lasers and intense pulsed light devices to treat a broad range of skin lesions
- 2 Photodynamic Therapy Center for the treatment of pre-cancerous skin lesions and treatment resistant acne conditions
- Skilled aestheticians to provide skin care, acne care, and recommend appropriate skin care regimen
- Skilled laser nurses to provide skilled laser services for hair removal, sun damage and blood vessel removal