Karin I. Harp MD, FAAD, FASDS
Dr. Harp is the board-certified dermatologist founder of Apex Dermatology in Westlake Village, California. She founded Apex Dermatology to create a clinic that stands out among competitors for its excellence in care and customer service. Here, she has assembled a diverse team of talented providers and staff who treat patients who travel from around the globe to a world-class medical, surgical and cosmetic practice.
Dr. Harp trained for both her medical degree and her Dermatology residency at the prestigious University of Washington, where her achievements earned her membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is a MOHs trained surgeon and was awarded a National Institute of Health training grant in Dermatology. Before she relocated to California in 2012, she was the Facility Medical Director of the Department of Dermatology for a major medical center in Washington State. Since arriving in California, she has consistently been awarded Top Doctor in Dermatology annually by her peers as well as receiving the coveted Best in California award for Dermatology. Dr. Harp maintains membership in the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and CalDerm. She regularly mentors future healthcare professionals and supports foundations dedicated to global education and healthcare.
Dr. Harp specializes in aesthetic dermatologic services with the goal of enhancing her patients’ natural features with her artistic eye, experienced hands, and the myriad of treatments she offers. She uses the latest technologies in injectables, fillers, Instalift, body contouring, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and more. Under her leadership, Apex Dermatology has the Conejo Valley’s most comprehensive and cutting-edge array of devices, such as Emsculpt Neo, Morpheus 8 Body, TruSculpt ID, Fraxel Dual, Sofwave, PiQo 4, and many others. She has also been an innovator with topical treatments, leading Apex Dermatology to become the region’s only SkinCeuticals Flagship Store. Her medical dermatology training makes her an expert in treating rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, hair loss, eczema, and thousands of dermatologic conditions. Her surgical skills include mole removal, excisions, earlobe repair, and surgery for skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinomas, or squamous cell carcinomas.
When she isn’t at Apex Dermatology helping patients achieve gorgeous, healthy skin or leading Team Apex, Dr. Harp enjoys exploring the cultural vibrancy of Los Angeles with her screenwriter husband and their three children. She is also a talented violinist, cellist, and photographer whose photos can be admired on the walls of the Apex Dermatology office.
Aria Vazirnia, MD, FAAD, FASDS
“Dr. Aria” is a board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist and Harvard-trained laser & cosmetic dermatologist. He enjoys performing minimal down-time treatments with the goal of providing natural-appearing results and enhancing his patients’ natural beauty and health.
A native of southern California, Dr. Aria attended UCLA and completed his medical education at UC San Diego School of Medicine as well as a concurrent master’s degree in clinical research. During medical school, he authored numerous medical journal articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Aria completed his dermatology residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine and was elected at that time to the board of the California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery as well as the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. Following residency, Dr. Aria completed a rigorous laser and cosmetic dermatology fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine in Boston – where the majority of laser technologies and cosmetic treatments are invented.
Dr. Aria is a fellowship-trained expert in minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures, including laser procedures (facial rejuvenation, sunspots, red blood vessel reduction, acne scars, surgical scars, and hair removal), body contouring, microneedling, injectables, and PRP (platelet rich plasma) for hair loss. Dr. Aria has also trained extensively in the fields of medical and surgical dermatology, treating a variety of skin conditions, such as skin cancer, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, suspicious moles, and more.
In his free time, Dr. Aria enjoys writing music for piano and guitar, playing tennis, trying new foods, and spending quality time with his family and friends.In his spare time.
Nikki Tang, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Nikki Tang, MD, FAAD, FACMS (“Dr. Tang”) is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. At Apex Dermatology, Dr. Tang specializes in the surgical treatment and management of skin cancers such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma through wide local excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, and complex reconstruction, including skin flaps and grafts. Her goal is threefold: to provide surgical care with compassion and excellence, minimize scarring, and provide the highest cure rates possible.
Dr. Tang attended Brown University for both her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and her Doctorate in Medicine. Her dermatology residency and fellowship were completed in New York City at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Tang’s fellowship was an intensive and highly selective 1-year program providing training in Mohs surgery and cutaneous oncology. She specializes in complex wound reconstruction, rare tumor pathology, and difficult tumor locations. Her training program is amongst a limited number of programs that are approved by both the Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
After finishing her training, Dr. Tang joined the faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she was the Director of Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology. In addition, she was the Assistant Program Director for the dermatology residency program, where she oversaw the surgical training of the dermatology residents. While in academics, she lectured nationally and authored multiple publications on a variety of topics relating to cutaneous surgery.
Dr. Tang is also board-certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. In addition, she is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), whose membership is only granted to Mohs surgeons who have completed an approved 1-2 year advanced fellowship. She has treated over 5000 skin cancers with Mohs and reconstructive surgery.
Her passions outside of treating skin cancer include fishing, diving, travel, skiing, music, and enjoying the great outdoors!
Zoë Indigo Smith MD, FAAD
Dr. Zoë completed her Dermatology Residency at UCLA. Dr. Zoë received her M.D. from Wayne State School of Medicine in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zoë has received multiple awards. She has authored numerous medical journal articles on hair loss, skin cancer, autoimmune conditions, and skin color.
Dr. Zoë has participated in research studies at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and completed a medical externship in dermatology at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Zoë is known for her welcoming and warm approach toward her patients, volunteers at a national Summer camp for children with skin conditions, and is a leader in the Dermatology community.
Sherri Anderson, MSHS, PA-C
Sherri completed her Master of Science at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is licensed by the State of California and board-certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Sherri holds memberships with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the California Dermatology PA Society.
Sherri brings over 15 years of extensive clinical experience to Apex Dermatology with specialized training in dermatology, plastic surgery, facial trauma, and emergency medicine. She is highly knowledgeable in a broad range of services to treat a multitude of medical dermatological conditions. Her skilled hands, warm manner, and aesthetic talents provide natural results with cosmetic procedures. Sherri believes that every patient deserves a personalized skin care plan to help them look and feel their best. She is always thoughtful and delves deep when problem-solving and has a great way of making each patient feel valued and attended to.
Sherri moved to Southern California with her husband and four children after spending two years as a PA abroad. In addition to her work at Apex Dermatology, she has been involved in overall healthcare on the African continent. She loves to travel and spend time with her family, attending their various plays, sporting events, and musical performances.
Mary Hanna MSN, NP-BC
Mary Hanna, NP-BC, earned her Master of Science degree as a Nurse Practitioner at Harvard’s prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA, before she moved to Los Angeles in 2017. Mary is a licensed nurse practitioner in California and is nationally board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
While pursuing her graduate degree, Mary was selected for the highly coveted Dermatology clinical rotation at Boston Medical Center (BMC). By the end of her time at BMC, she had fallen in love with Dermatology. Mary loves how Dermatology eloquently brings together the science of medical knowledge and the artistry of cosmetic dermatology.
Prior to joining Apex Dermatology, Mary had vast experience in laser resurfacing, body contouring, skin tightening, and injectable treatments. Whether she’s providing medical or aesthetic dermatologic care, she takes the time to educate her patients so they feel empowered in their own healthcare, positively impacting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Patients appreciate how well she understands and values her ability to provide excellent service to the Apex community near and far.
Mary enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, boxing, and binge-watching her favorite TV shows.
Alexandra Woodruff, MPAS, PA-C
Alex completed her Master’s of Science degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Alex holds memberships with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the California Dermatology PA Society.
Alex has been drawn to dermatology since high school when she struggled with hormonal acne. She found comfort in a welcoming dermatology office and a personalized plan designed to manage her acne and boost her self-confidence, and she knew that she wanted to pay that forward to others suffering from skin ailments.
Since 2016, Alex has brought that passion to solving medical skin dilemmas, providing resolution of classic skin conditions such as skin cancers, psoriasis, eczema, and acne, as well as a focus on how metabolic health correlates to disease presentation on the skin. In her cosmetic work, she works with injectables like Botox as well as laser treatments for tightening and lifting. Alex provides warm, thorough, compassionate care, whether it be in the medical, surgical, or cosmetic services she provides.
In her free time, Alex likes to run, hike, and spend time with her film composer husband and their expanding family.
Lani Keene, LE
A licensed aesthetician since 1998, Lani has been trained in both medical and holistic skin care. She achieves great results tailored to each individual patient’s skin type, and patients love her gentle hand and wonderful personality. If you have sunspots, acne, fine lines, or just want to look refreshed for date night or a job interview, Lani will bring out your best.
Riley McCarthy, BSN, RN
Riley completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Arizona and then later went on to get her second bachelor’s degree in nursing at West Coast University. She enjoys getting to help our community in both the medical and cosmetic side of dermatology. Riley’s goal is to make each patient feel safe and comfortable in her care and help them feel great in their skin.