Valerie Stern

Valerie is a board certified, SDPA Dermatology Diplomate Fellow practicing integrative dermatology in Los Angeles, CA. Valerie has specialized in dermatology for over 25 years and practices general, surgical, cosmetic and laser dermatology from an integrative standpoint, using both allopathic and alternative therapies in the care of her patients.

Valerie received her degree in Physician Assistant Medicine from Keck, USC School of Medicine, she then obtained her masters degree in dermatology from the University of Nebraska Medical School followed by doctorate degrees in medical science with an emphasis on clinical medicine, dermatology and in physician assistant education from Lynchburg University in Virginia.

Valerie lectures and teaches in didactic and clinical skills at USC Keck School of Medicine, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, as well as acting as an expert in legal case testimonial during malpractice litigation involving dermatology advanced practice providers. Valerie has been an international laser trainer, educator and lecturer for two large laser companies over the past 15 years. Valerie is the director of the DCIE (Dermatology Clinical and Integrative Essentials) educational program at LearnSkin, an online integrative dermatology educational platform, and is passionate about providing the highest quality care to each and every patient she sees. She believes that internal optimization is key to overall health which manifests outwardly onto the skin. Understanding root cause etiology plays a significant role in keeping the skin at its best. Valerie also volunteers with the SDPA, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and at present co-chairs the SDPA Diplomate Fellowship Program Advisory Panel.

In her free time, Valerie loves to study, learning all she can about environmental interactions and genetic predisposition, focusing on such factors as toxins in our homes, the foods we consume, and the products we put on our skin daily, all of which impact our overall health and well being of ourselves and the planet.

Keck, USC School of Medicine
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C