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Raja Sivamani

, MD MS AP

Biography

Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.

Training

Degrees:
MD, University of California Davis
AP, California College of Ayurveda
MS, Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco/University of California Berkeley
BS, Bioengineering, University of California Berkeley
 
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology

Skin care philosophy

Medical care and research should explore both the art and science of medicine

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