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Curriculum Vitae — Dr. Lisa Zaleski-Larsen

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Lisa Ann Zaleski-Larsen, DO, FAAD, ABVLM Dipl.

Board-certified dermatologist in active clinical practice. Fellowship-trained in cosmetic dermatology. Second board certification in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Thirteen-plus years of clinical experience. Experienced medical educator and a United States Navy veteran.

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Board Certifications

American Academy of Dermatology, Diplomate
July 2012 – Present
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, Diplomate
June 2017 – Present

Professional Experience

Nevada Center for Dermatology, Reno, NV
April 2026 – Present

Cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology services provided.

Zaleski-Larsen PLLC, Reno, NV
January 2026 – Present

Provides medical and cosmetic dermatology analysis, expert reports, and testimony for legal counsel in complex dermatology litigation matters.

Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute, Reno, NV
July 2025 – January 2026

Cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology services provided.

West Dermatology, San Diego, CA
October 2016 – Present

Cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology services. Lab Director.

Center for Skin Diseases, Coronado, CA
February 2015 – February 2017

Medical and surgical dermatology services provided.

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, CA
August 2015 – August 2016

One-year fellowship in cosmetic and surgical dermatology. Extensive experience with fillers, neuromodulators, body contouring, skin tightening, facial resurfacing, and venous disease. Sub-investigator for 30+ clinical research trials.

United States Naval Officer Experience

Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA — Staff Dermatologist
Aug 2014 – Jul 2015

Provided instruction to dermatology residents and served on the Clinical Competency Board.

Naval Hospital Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan — Dermatology Dept. Head
Aug 2012 – Aug 2014

Sole military dermatologist in Okinawa for a patient population of over 189,000. Responded to cases from naval vessels and bases across the Western Pacific.

Naval Medical Center San Diego — Dermatology Resident
Jul 2009 – Jun 2012

Completed dermatology residency and tropical medicine subspecialization. Proficiency with 1064 nm Nd:YAG, PDL, Alexandrite, and fractionated CO₂ lasers.

Expeditionary Health Services Atlantic, Norfolk, VA — General Medical Officer
Aug 2008 – Jun 2009

Managed Independent Duty Corpsmen aboard 22 Naval ships assigned to Naval Base Norfolk.

USS Gunston Hall LSD-44, Senior Medical Officer
Aug 2006 – Aug 2008

Medical care and deployment readiness for 400 sailors and 400 forward-deployed Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and anti-piracy operations off Eastern Africa.

National Naval Medical Center Bethesda — Internal Medicine Intern
Jul 2005 – Jun 2006

Professional Societies

American Academy of Dermatology — Fellow
Jul 2012 – Present
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine — Fellow
Jul 2016 – Present
American Medical Association — Fellow
Jul 2012 – Dec 2025
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery — Fellow
Jul 2012 – Dec 2025

Education

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV — D.O.
May 2005
Hood College, Frederick, MD — B.A. Biochemistry
May 2001

Medical Licenses

Nevada — Active
Jan 2025 – Present
Alaska — Active
Oct 2025 – Present
Virginia — Active
Jul 2006 – Present
California — Active
Jan 2015 – Oct 2026
Florida — Active Military Hold
Nov 2014 – Mar 2026

Academic Appointments

Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine — Clinical Preceptor
Oct 2017 – Present
Western University of Health Sciences — Clinical Preceptor
Jul 2022 – Present
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine — Assistant Professor of Dermatology
May 2015 – Sept 2018
Naval Medical Center San Diego — Dermatology Clinical Competency Committee
Aug 2014 – Jul 2015
Naval Hospital Okinawa — Teaching Fellow, Japanese Internship Program
Aug 2012 – Aug 2014
Surface Warfare Medical Officer Indoctrination Course — Guest Speaker
Jul 2007 & Jul 2008
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine — Teaching Fellow
Jul 2005 – Jun 2006; Nov 2014 – Jun 2015

Textbook Chapters

Bolton J, Zaleski-Larsen LA, Goldman MA., The Scar Book, 1st ed. (Krakowski A, Shumaker P, eds.) Wolters Kluwer. Ch. 26: Treatment of Atrophic Scars, 2017.
Sclerotherapy: Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins, 6th ed., 2016, Updated Chs. 3, 4, 9 (Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins; Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias; Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy).

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Fabi SG. Treatment of Striae. Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. 2018;1(1):31-43.
  2. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Jones IT, Guiha I, Wu DC, Goldman MP. A Comparison Study of the Nonablative Fractional 1565-nm Er:glass and the Picosecond Fractional 1064/532-nm Nd:YAG Lasers in the Treatment of Striae Alba: A Split Body Double Blinded-Trial. Dermatol Surg. 2018;44(10):1311-1316.
  3. Vanaman Wilson MJ, Jones IT, Bolton J, Larsen L, Fabi SG. The Safety and Efficacy of Treatment With a 1,927-nm Diode Laser With and Without Topical Hydroquinone for Facial Hyperpigmentation and Melasma in Darker Skin Types. Dermatol Surg. 2018;44(10):1304-1310.
  4. Vanaman Wilson MV, Jones I, Larsen LA, Bolton J, Wu D, Goldman MP. Prospective studies of the efficacy and safety of the picosecond 755 nm, 1064 nm and 532 nm lasers for the treatment of infraorbital dark circles. Lasers Surg Med. 2018;50:45-50.
  5. Vanaman Wilson MJ, Jones IT, Bolton J, Larsen L, Wu DC, Goldman MP. A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded Comparison of Two Topical Regimens in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI With Moderate to Severe Facial Hyperpigmentation. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(11):1127-1132.
  6. Fabi SG, Zaleski-Larsen LA, Bolton J, Mehta RC, Makino ET. Optimizing facial rejuvenation with a combination of a novel topical serum and injectable procedure to increase patient outcomes and satisfaction. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(12):14-18.
  7. Jones I, Vanaman Wilson MV, Bolton J, Zaleski-Larsen LA, Wu D, Goldman MP. A Single Center, Prospective, Randomized, Sham-controlled, Double-blinded, Split-face Trial Using Micro-injections of Transparent Hyaluronic Acid Gel for Cheek Rejuvenation. Dermatol Surg. 2018;44(6):841-845.
  8. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Ruth NH, Fabi SG. Retrospective Evaluation of Topical Bimatoprost with Ocular Fat Atrophy and Iris Pigmentation Change. Dermatol Surg. 2017;43(12):1431-1433.
  9. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Bolton J, Goldman MP. A comparison of the effect of non-chromated glycerin solution formulated 2:1 with 1% lidocaine with and without epinephrine used in combination with foam polidocanol on adverse events and efficacy following sclerotherapy for reticular veins and telangiectasias of the lower extremities. Phlebology. 2017;2 suppl:53-54.
  10. Tayor MB, Zaleski-Larsen L, McGraw TA. Single Session Treatment of Rolling Acne Scars Using Tumescent Anesthesia, 20% Trichloracetic Acid extensive Subcision, and Fractional CO2 Laser. Dermatol Surg. 2017;43 Suppl 1:S70-S74.
  11. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Fabi SG, McGraw T, Taylor M. Acne Scar Treatment: A Multi-Modality Approach Tailored to Scar Type. Dermatol Surg. 2016;Suppl 2:S139-149.
  12. Zaleski-Larsen LA, Fabi SG. Laser Assisted Drug Delivery. Dermatol Surg. 2016;42(8):919-931.
  13. Menuier N, Zaleski LA, Laird J. Silvery White Hair in a Newborn: Griscelli Syndrome. J Dermatol Clin Res. 2014;2(40):1028.
  14. Menuier N, Zaleski LA, Bloom D, Steger J. Treatment of Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp and the Use of Marsupialization: A Review. J Dermatol Clin Res. 2014;2(2):1015.
  15. Zaleski LA, Fabi S, Goldman MP. Treatment of Melasma and the use of Intense Pulsed Light: A Review. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(11):1316-20.
  16. Tieu KD, Satter EK, Zaleski LA, Koehler M. Congenital cutaneous candidiasis in two full-term infants. Pediatr Dermatol. 2012;29(4):507-10.
  17. Zaleski LA, Xia Y, Cho S. What is your Diagnosis? Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Cutis. 2011;87(1):19-20.
  18. Zaleski LA, Turiansky GW. Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. Cutis. 2010;83(3):143-145.
  19. Zaleski LA, Yablonsky M. Eczema Herpeticum in Chronic Hand and Foot Eczema: A Case Presentation. JAOCD. 2009;14(1):14-15.
  20. Zaleski LA, Shumaker P. Eruption of Lymphocyte Recovery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. JAOCD. 2008;10(1):11-12.

Selected Presentations

Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association Conference — Faculty Speaker
April 2018

The recognition, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer.

American College of Phlebology Annual Conference, Austin, TX
November 2017

Sclerotherapy research — 3rd place, Research Competition.

Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Conference — Faculty Speaker
June 2017

Treatment of Striae Alba With Lasers; Laser Assisted Drug Delivery; 10 Tips for Adult Acne.

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, San Diego, CA
April 2017
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting
November 2016
American Academy of Dermatology Conference — Oral Presentation
March 2012

Blaschkoid Pigmented Purpura.

Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Conference — Oral Presentation
November 2011

Scleroderma.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Academic Research Competition (24th Annual)
March 2009

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal.

Uniformed Services Dermatology Seminar (32nd Annual)
August 2008

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis — clinical-pathological correlation.

Rituximab Therapy for Mild SLE with Thrombocytopenia
2005 – 2006

Navy ACP Poster Competition (Oct 2005); NNMC Bethesda Annual Research Competition (Apr 2006); National Consortium Poster Competition (May 2006).

Honors and Recognition

Medical

Sigma Sigma Phi (Nu Chapter), medical honors community service fraternity, 2002 – Present. 3rd place, American College of Phlebology Research Competition, 2017.

Military

Best Staff Publication Award (3rd place), Association of Military Dermatologists, 2015. Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2008, 2014). Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2007, 2009). Air Force Achievement Medal, 2014. Green H Award for Medical Excellence on the USS Gunston Hall (2006, 2007).

Undergraduate

National Dean's List 2000; Hood College Honors Program Graduate; Trustee's Scholarship; Beneficial Hodson Scholarship; Trustee's Award for academics and athletics; NCAA Division III Tennis MVP and Captain's Award.