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Payam Abrishami

Dr. Payam Abrishami, MD

DermatopathologyDermatology

OVERVIEW

Early History Payam Abrishami immigrated to United States at age 11 after living in Iran, Turkey, and Israel. After high school in Los Angeles, he attended UCLA, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Marine Biology. Cornell University Medical College He then moved to New York City to attend Cornell University Medical College where he graduated in 2000. Payam became fascinated with the human skin early in medical school while working night shifts with the New York Firefighter%u2019s Skin Bank. Along with a few other Cornell medical students, he procured cadaveric skin grafts (and other organs) in operating rooms throughout greater New York, Connecticut and New Jersey for tissue banks and burn units worldwide. During a medical school rotation with A. Bernard Ackerman, M.D. at his then new Ackerman Academyof Dermatopathology, Dr. Abrishami learned dermatology in a vivid manner through Bernie%u2019s multi-headed microscope. Dermatology Residency and Dermatopathology Fellowship Dr. Abrishami completed his dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota, one of the largest and oldest programs in the country, which emphasizes reconstructive surgery. He then went on to complete a Fellowship in Dermatopathology under Dr. Clay Cockerell at the University of Texas-Southwestern, in one of the world%u2019s largest laboratory practices dedicated to skin pathology. Assistant Chief of Dermatopathology at UCLA Following his training, Dr. Abrishami accepted a position as Assistant Chief of Dermatopathology at UCLA. As a full time UCLA Professor in the Department of Pathology and Dermatology, he performed consultations on difficult cases sent from hospitals nationwide and trained residents and fellows from both departments of Dermatology and Pathology. West Dermatology and The Center for Dermatology Care Since 2008, Dr. Abrishami has served as the Chief Dermatopathologist for West Dermatology Medical Group where he interprets about 40,000 skin biopsies annually for about 40 dermatology offices nationwide; a large and diverse case volume offers him vast consulting experience and also the opportunity to teach rotating dermatology residents and to engage in innovative studies. Dr. Abrishami also spends two full days a week at the Center for Dermatology Care where he practices clinical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. He believes emphatically that %u201Cbeing a strong clinician is important for being a good pathologist. Each practice augments the other, and practicing both ultimately helps my colleagues and patients.%u201D Abrishami Dermatopathology In 2010, at the request of many colleagues, Dr. Abrishami launched a private dermatopathology practice for routine and consultative services. Abrishami Dermatopathology aims to deliver Dr. Abrishami%u2019s knowledge and passion along with a high level of service. Dr. Abrishami personally reviews all material and is available by phone and email to discuss cases. Dr. Abrishami directly handles any additional testing necessary and does not simply recommend that a clinician pursue other tests or opinions on her own.
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Abrishami's Rating
21 Ratings with 5 Reviews
Patient Perspective
2.0 Explains conditions and treatments
3.5 Takes time to answer my questions
3.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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Abrishami Dermatology
5010 CHESEBRO RD
AGOURA HILLS, CA, 91301
5 REVIEWS
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"Hands down one of the smartest dermatologist I have ever met. Staff is very caring and informative. I would not hesitate to return or recommend them. "
  • October 18, 2022
"This place has hands down the most ignorant, unprofessional, disrespectful employees I have ever experienced! The only thing they're good at is taking your money! Just filling my first prescription was a nightmare because they were supposed to give me some sort of "trust id" paperwork and never did. At that same visit the ignorant "chu" told me she would send the lab two requests so that I can just walk in a few days before my next appt and that she'd have my lab work available at my next visit. Well they called me a few days before my appointment and asked if they can reschedule me for another week out and I said okay. Then I went to quest and after waiting almost 2 hours they told me they don't have an order for lab work for me. When I call the office and ask to speak with the office manager, they said she's out for the week, and when I ask to speak to whoever is in charge in the meantime she simply hung up on me, and now they won't take my calls when I'm calling back. On top of that ...
I'm out of my medication and they won't give me a refill unless I see them, and they literally expect me to waste another morning tomorrow getting blood work. This place is irresponsible with your sensitive paperwork, and as you can see they this circus of a business is run by a bunch of monkeys! "
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  • July 6, 2022
"Crook, both as a medical professional and operating a business. Traumatized from my experience. I would stay FAR away. Does unnecessary biopsy’s just so he can bill you or insurance and leaves you scared for life. "
  • June 10, 2022
"Traumatized from my experience. I would stay FAR away."
  • August 27, 2021
"Crook, both as a medical professional and operating a business. Traumatized from my experience. I would stay FAR away."
  • August 25, 2021

LOCATIONS

Abrishami Dermatology
5010 CHESEBRO RD
AGOURA HILLS, CA, 91301
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical College
Graduated 2000

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (111)

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  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • Health Net Ambetter/CommunityCare HMO Directory
  • HealthNet ExcelCare Small / Large Group
  • HealthNet HMO CommunityCare I&F
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  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • HealthNet HMO - Ambetter HMO IFP (CC1)
  • BCBS AZ PPO/EPO Statewide
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
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