
Nita Patel, M.D.
Dr. Nita Patel is a physician specializing in dermatology who is currently affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. She is a respected member of the American Board of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology and is also a distinguished member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. The physician earned her medical degree in Internal Medicine and Dermatology from UCLA and completed two residency programs and two fellowship programs at the UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Nita Patel has over 30 years of professional experience and has been the recipient of the CMS Stage 1 EHR award for 4 years.
She is a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The physician has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, from where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1987. Dr. Nita Patel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and has extensive experience in general dermatology, skin cancer surgery, cosmetic procedures, and lasers. She is currently Assistant Clinical Professor at the David School of Medicine at UCLA and teaches dermatology residents, rotating residents, and medical students on a volunteer basis.
Conditions Dr. Nita Patel Treats at Marina del Rey Hospital
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- HealthNet
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
Languages Spoken
- English
- Korean
- Spanish
Education & Training

Medical Degree
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Internship(s)
UCLA Medical Center - Internal Medicine

Residency(ies)
UCLA Medical Center - Dermatology
VA West Los Angeles Medical Centers - Dermatology

Fellowship(s)
UCLA Medical Center - Internal Medicine
UCLA Medical Center - Dermatology
Memberships & Affiliations

Publications & Media
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Selective Nonablative Treatment of Acne Scarring With 585 nm Flashlamp Pulsed Dye Laser.
Nita Patel, Marc Clement
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Properties of topical sunscreen formulations : a review.
Nita Patel, Anita Highton, Ronald L. Moy
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Transformation of dopamine and alpha-methyldopamine by NG108-15 cells: formation of thiol adducts.
Nita Patel, Yoshito Kumagai, Steven E. Unger, Jon M. Fukuto, Arthur K. Cho