Lawrence S. Rivkin, M.D.
Lawrence S. Rivkin, M.D. has been in private practice in dermatology in Beverly Hills, CA since 1976, offering general dermatology, including skin cancer, dermatopathology, and with a special interest in cosmetic dermatology.
Experience
Dr. Rivkin’s expertise includes injectables such as Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse; extensive experience with the use of various lasers, such as IPL for sun-damaged skin, Pulse-Dye Laser for blood vessels, Light-Sheer Laser for hair removal, PDT for precancerous skin changes; and the use of various types of light to medium depth chemicals peels to enhance skin quality.
Dr. Rivkin is board certified in dermatology as well as dermatopathology. He is a graduate of Union College in New York and The University of Virginia School of Medicine. After completing his internship at the University of Wisconsin Medical Center he spent the next two years as a captain in the US Air Force Medical Corps during the Vietnam War. He then came to California for his residency at Wadsworth VA/UCLA Medical Center.
He was chief resident during his last year of residency.
He has appeared on various health segments on local and national television and has developed his own line of skincare and makeup. He has also lectured and published articles for various dermatology publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a skin emergency, such as a severe allergic reaction, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. For urgent but non-emergency concerns, you can contact our office during business hours.
We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office to verify if we accept your specific plan.
Please bring a valid ID, your insurance card, and a list of any medications you are currently taking. If you have any previous medical records relevant to your skin condition, please bring those as well.
No, a referral is not necessary. You can book an appointment directly with our dermatologists.
Our current hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please suggest any new hours if needed.