Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Institute

Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center Founder Has Roots in Research

LogoCalifornia cosmetic and surgeon Diana D. Parnell, MD has a long history improving the wellness, happiness and health of her patients. Before founding the Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center in Kentfield, Dr. Parnell spent years developing her considerable expertise in cosmetic surgery, laser surgery and liposuction in addition to the study and practice of general dermatology. She earned her MD at the Georgetown University School of Medicine before embarking on a professional journey that has resulted in numerous accolades and achievements, including her certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her early accomplishments began with her internship, training and eventually teaching dermatology as a professor at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. She left Wisconsin to pursue opportunities in Marin County, where her university experience continued. As a faculty member of the University of California San Francisco Medical School for more than 30 years, she ultimately achieved the role of Assistant Clinical Professor, and remains a staff member of both Marin General Hospital and Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital.

San Francisco Medical Dermatology Practice Fights Sun-Related Skin Cancer

LogoDr. Diana Parnell of the Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Institute in San Francisco promotes the importance of skin exams, sun protection and early treatment of sun-damage that can lead to the development of skin cancer. There are several types of skin cancer, but one particularly common and easy to treat type is called basal cell carcinoma. With over 800,000 annual cases occurring in the United States, much is known about basal cell carcinoma and how to successfully treat it before it’s too late. This type of skin cancer is the result of significant sun exposure. Over 90% of occurrences are noted on areas of the body which receive significant sun exposure. While basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize or spread, they do not just “disappear” of their own accord and can lead to much more serious conditions if left untreated, such as the loss of an ear, nose, etc.