Summary

Dr. Farah Awadalla specializes in dermatology, focusing on advanced skin cancer treatment and surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Awadalla pursued specialized fellowship training at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in Houston, Texas, and completed additional fellowship training with Leonard H. Goldberg at Methodist Hospital. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Awadalla practices at Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. His expertise centers on Mohs micrographic surgery, a precise technique for removing skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue. He also performs skin lesion removal procedures and cryotherapy treatments for various skin conditions. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Houston, Texas
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
12 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, French
Laguna Beach , CAElkhorn , NEPalmdale , CAMiami , FL
Med School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Brown Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farah Costandi Awadalla

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Colorado
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross of California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Western New York
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farah Costandi Awadalla has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farah Costandi Awadalla has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Houston, Texas
Leonard H. Goldberg at Methodist Hospital

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Drexel University

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