Nada M Elbuluk, MD

Dermatology, Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders
Accepting New Patients

Locations

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830 S. Flower St. Suite A100 Suite A100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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830 S. Flower St. Suite B100 Suite B100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Photo of Downtown Los Angeles  - Medical Clinic
place
830 S. Flower St. Suite A100 Suite A100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Licensed under

Keck Hospital of USC

 

Provider Details

Language Spoken
English
Gender
Female
About Nada M Elbuluk, MD
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, specializes in pigmentary disorders and skin, hair and nail conditions affecting individuals of color, along with general medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is the founder and director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program at Keck Medicine of USC. She also established the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Research Fellowship and the Dermatology Diversity and Inclusion Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Dr. Elbuluk received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Princeton University. She received her medical degree and master’s degree in clinical research at the University of Michigan. She completed her dermatology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Afterwards, she was a fellow and clinical instructor in the Dermatology Department at the University of Pennsylvania and then spent four years as an assistant professor at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, where she was the founder and director of the pigmentary disorder clinic and served as the diversity ambassador for the department.

Dr. Elbuluk’s clinical and research interests include such pigmentary disorders as vitiligo and melasma, as well as conditions that cause lightening or darkening of the skin. Among the procedures she performs are chemical peels, microneedling, lasers and botulinum toxin injections for all skin types. 

In addition, Dr. Elbuluk is devoted to ensuring health equity for all patients and improving health disparities. A passionate teacher, she created a Skin of Color educational curriculum for Keck Medicine dermatology residents and serves as the director of curriculum equity for the Keck School.  

Dr. Elbuluk serves on the board of directors of the Global Vitiligo Foundation and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She also holds various leadership roles and memberships in the Skin of Color Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. Additionally, she is a sought-after media expert and has been widely interviewed by local, national and international news platforms, including print, radio and TV, on a range of topics related to dermatology, as well as health equity. 

Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with traveling, playing tennis and trying new foods.


Experience

Specialties
  • Dermatology
  • Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders
Academic Title
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Clinician Educator)

Insurances Accepted

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  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • NEXT
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • USC Network
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Watchtower
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Kern Health Systems
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • Health Net Covered California
  • CIGNA
  • Interplan
  • Brand New Day
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • First Health
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • MultiPlan
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Marian Health Services
  • Pacificare
  • Medicare
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Take Care (GUAM)

Ratings and Reviews

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  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time

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