Dr. Paul Lawrence Smith, MD

Dr. Paul Smith is a dermatologist with specialized expertise in dermatopathology and pathology, bringing over six decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. His extensive training combines clinical dermatology with the microscopic study of skin diseases, allowing him to provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Dr. Smith is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Smith practices at Santa Monica Dermatology and maintains an affiliation with Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, California. He specializes in treating skin cancer, actinic keratosis, and psoriasis. His expertise includes performing cryotherapy for skin lesions, laser therapy treatments, and comprehensive skin lesion removal procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.