Dr. Ava Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist, researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and innovator recognized for her contributions to both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is the founder and medical director of Ava MD Dermatology, with practices in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Shamban graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University before earning her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her dermatology residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and later served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Shamban leads an active research division, where she serves as Principal Investigator on clinical studies evaluating emerging dermatologic treatments, technologies, and therapeutic innovations. Through her research, she has collaborated with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to evaluate new products and technologies, helping advance innovations that have shaped the future of dermatologic care.

Dr. Shamban is also the founder and CEO of Althaea Skin, a skincare and beauty technology company inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on the skin's circadian rhythm and clock genes. The Althaea Skin collection includes advanced skincare products and CARA, a multifunctional at-home device designed to support the skin's natural biological rhythms. Her work reflects a longstanding passion for translating scientific discovery into practical solutions that improve patient outcomes.

A bestselling author, international lecturer, and respected voice in the field of dermatology, Dr. Shamban is widely recognized for her ability to bridge scientific innovation with exceptional patient care.

Committed to education and community service, Dr. Shamban founded and personally runs a free dermatology clinic at a local community college, donating her time each month throughout the academic year to provide students with direct access to a board-certified dermatologist. Through this initiative, she evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of dermatologic conditions while helping remove barriers to specialty care for young adults.

Dr. Shamban's career reflects a rare combination of clinical excellence, scientific leadership, entrepreneurship, and service. Her work continues to advance the field of dermatology while improving the lives of patients both inside and outside the exam room.