Dr. Karan Lal, DO

Dr. Karan Lal, DO

Cosmetic Dermatologist
20401 N 73rd St, Ste 295, Scottsdale, AZ
Originally from New York City, he grew up in Queens and attended Hunter Science High School in Manhattan. He graduated summa cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology, where he completed a rigorous seven-year accelerated combined medical program. He was selected to be an academic medical scholar, during which he received a Master of Science in neuroscience and a scholarship for three years of medical school and graduate training. He was elected to the Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi Sigma Alpha medical honor societies. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University of Connecticut Medical Center where he was elected intern of the year. He completed a three-year dermatology residency at the University of Massachusetts, where he was elected chief resident. He continued at the University of Massachusetts to complete a pediatric dermatology fellowship, where he gained an interest in vascular anomalies, pediatric laser, and dermatologic surgery of pediatric patients. Dr. Lal specializes in pediatric and adult dermatology, laser surgery, soft tissue filler augmentation, body sculpting, melanocyte keratinocyte transplant surgery for vitiligo and hypopigmentation, pigmentary abnormalities of the skin and enjoys treating patients from birth onwards. He is an expert in atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, melasma, psoriasis, and hidradenitis and has worked in specialty clinics among experts. He is the only board-certified pediatric and fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist in the country. Dr. Lal is often featured in the media and has been quoted in ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Romper, NBC news, and Marie Claire. He is currently a member of the DEI work group for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and has a passion for treating the medical and cosmetic needs of patients from all different backgrounds.

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About Dr. Karan Lal

Originally from New York City, he grew up in Queens and attended Hunter Science High School in Manhattan. He graduated summa cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology, where he completed a rigorous seven-year accelerated combined medical program. He was selected to be an academic medical scholar, during which he received a Master of Science in neuroscience and a scholarship for three years of medical school and graduate training. He was elected to the Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi Sigma Alpha medical honor societies. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University of Connecticut Medical Center where he was elected intern of the year. He completed a three-year dermatology residency at the University of Massachusetts, where he was elected chief resident. He continued at the University of Massachusetts to complete a pediatric dermatology fellowship, where he gained an interest in vascular anomalies, pediatric laser, and dermatologic surgery of pediatric patients. Dr. Lal specializes in pediatric and adult dermatology, laser surgery, soft tissue filler augmentation, body sculpting, melanocyte keratinocyte transplant surgery for vitiligo and hypopigmentation, pigmentary abnormalities of the skin and enjoys treating patients from birth onwards. He is an expert in atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, melasma, psoriasis, and hidradenitis and has worked in specialty clinics among experts. He is the only board-certified pediatric and fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist in the country. Dr. Lal is often featured in the media and has been quoted in ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Romper, NBC news, and Marie Claire. He is currently a member of the DEI work group for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and has a passion for treating the medical and cosmetic needs of patients from all different backgrounds.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Benign or precancerous skin growths

Other popular visit reasons

Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Dermatology Consultation
Pityriasis Rosea
Rash
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease

Office location

Affiliated Dermatology
20401 N 73rd St, Ste 295, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of Massachusetts, Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology
  • University of Massachusetts, Residency in Dermatology
  • University of Connecticut, Internship in Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Awards and publications

  • He was elected to the Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi Sigma Alpha medical honor societies

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1679928832

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Dr. Karan Lal's office is located at 20401 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

Which board certifications does Dr. Karan Lal have?

Dr. Karan Lal is certified by American Board of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Karan Lal?

Dr. Karan Lal frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Karan Lal on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Karan Lal speak?

Dr. Karan Lal speaks English.

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