Arisa Ortiz, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego Health. She specializes in advanced noninvasive procedures—including laser resurfacing, injectables, body contouring, skin tightening, and scar treatments—and provides gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary patients. A recognized leader in her field, she serves as President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, sits on editorial boards for major dermatology journals, and has published over 60 articles and chapters on laser surgery innovations. Dr. Ortiz completed fellowships at Harvard’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine and UC San Diego, trained at UC Irvine and the Beckman Laser Institute, and earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. Frequently invited to speak at leading dermatology societies, she has also been honored with numerous awards, including Newsweek’s America’s Best Dermatologists, and featured on national programs such as The Doctors and Dr. Pimple Popper.