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Zakia Rahman, M.D., is Clinical Professor, Assistant Chief at the Livermore Division of the PAVAHCS and Director of the Resident Laser and Aesthetic Clinic. Dr. Rahman serves on the American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Committee. She also is member of the Stanford Physician Wellness Committee and the Stanford Medical School Faculty Senate. Her clinical interests include geriatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, lasers, ethnic skin, fillers and neurotoxins for medical and aesthetic indications. Her research interests include lasers for medical and aesthetic indications and ethnic skin.
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Education & Certifications
- Internship: Yale New Haven Dept of Internal Medicine (2000) CT
- Board Recertification, American Board of Dermatology, General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery (2013)
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2004)
- Residency: St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University (2004) NY
- Fellowship, St Lukes-Roosevelt Columbia University, Skin of Color (2001)
- Medical Education: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1998) IL
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, Honors in Biological Sciences in 3 years (1994)
Honors & Awards
- Melanie Grossman Award for Leadership, Mentorship, and Advocacy for Women in Medical Science, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (2023)
- Presidential Citation for advancement of diversity in the field of Dermatology., American Academy of Dermatology (2017)
Administrative Appointments
- Chair, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2020 - 2022)
- Dermatology Departmental Senator, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2015 - Present)
- Dermatology Wellness Director, Stanford WellMD/PhD Wellness Directors Council (2018 - 2023)
- Immediate Past Chair, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2022 - 2024)
- Senate Executive Committee, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2018 - Present)
Publications
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Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement.
Rahman, Z., Alam, M., & Dover, J. S. (2006). Fractional Laser treatment for pigmentation and texture improvement. Skin Therapy Letter, 11(9), 7–11. -
The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing
Bedi, V. P., Chan, K. F., Sink, R. K., Hantash, B. M., Herron, G. S., Rahman, Z., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). The effects of pulse energy variations on the dimensions of microscopic thermal treatment zones in nonablative fractional resurfacing. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 145–155. -
In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device
Hantash, B. M., Bedi, V. P., Kapadia, B., Rahman, Z., Jiang, K., Tanner, H., … Zachary, C. B. (2007). In vivo histological evaluation of a novel ablative fractional resurfacing device. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 39(2), 96–107. -
Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening
Rahman, Z., MacFalls, H., Jiang, K., Chan, K. F., Kelly, K., Tournas, J., … Zachary, C. (2009). Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation Induces Tissue Tightening. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 41(2), 78–86. -
In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence
Stumpp, O. F., Bedi, V. P., Wyatt, D., Lac, D., & Rahman, Z. (2009). In vivo confocal imaging of epidermal cell migration and dermal changes post nonablative fractional resurfacing: study of the wound healing process with corroborated histopathologic evidence. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS, 14(2). -
Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study
Glaich, A. S., Rahman, Z., Goldberg, L. H., & Friedman, P. M. (2007). Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: A pilot study. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 33(3), 289–293. -
Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial.
Hollmig, S. T., Rahman, Z., Henderson, M. T., Rotatori, R. M., Gladstone, H., & Tang, J. Y. (2014). Lack of efficacy with 1064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser for the treatment of onychomycosis: A randomized, controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 70(5), 911–17. -
Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial
Pomerantz, H., Hogan, D., Eilers, D., Swetter, S. M., Chen, S. C., Jacob, S. E., … Weinstock, M. A. (2015). Long-term Efficacy of Topical Fluorouracil Cream, 5%, for Treating Actinic Keratosis A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 151(9), 952–60. -
Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series.
Kuo, K. Y., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2017). Mitigation of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced side effects utilizing melanin and vascular-specific lasers: A case report series. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy , 1–3. -
A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment.
Soleymani, T., Lanoue, J., & Rahman, Z. (2018). A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 11(8), 21–28. -
Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]. -
Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery
Alam, M., Maher, I. A., Sobanko, J. F., Yoo, S. S., Avram, M. M., Gladstone, H. B., … Cartee, T. V. (2015). Rationalizing Outcome Measures in Dermatologic Surgery. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 4(3), 140–46. -
REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS
Kuo, K., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). REVIEW OF MAUDE DATABASE ON EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49(4), 428. -
VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS
Sheu, S., Enamandram, M., & Rahman, Z. (2017). VIDEODERMOSCOPY AS A NOVEL TOOL FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF LASER THERAPEUTIC ENDPOINTS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 35. -
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER
Enamandram, M., Sheu, S., & Rahman, Z. (2017). SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MELASMA USING A MODIFIED KLIGMAN FORMULA COMBINED WITH A LOW FLUENCE QS Nd:YAG LASER. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 49, 30. -
Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy
Geraghty, L. N., & Rahman, Z. (2016). Treatment of Surgical Scars with Laser Therapy. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS, 5(3), 143–49. -
COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT
Rahman, Z., & Enamandram, M. (2016). COMBINATION LONG PULSED 1064 Nd:YAG LASER AND BROAD BAND LIGHT MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES IN ROSACEA TREATMENT. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 36–37. -
MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS
Kuo, K., Kwong, B., & Rahman, Z. (2016). MITIGATION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS UTILIZING MELANIN AND VASCULAR SPECIFIC LASERS. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 48, 29–30. -
FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX
Crispin, M., Ally, M., Hollmig, T., Aasi, S., & Rahman, Z. (2015). FIRST REPORT OF ERBIUM LASER AS THE PREFERRED TREATMENT IN A COMPARISON OF FIVE MODALITIES FOR STEATOCYSTOMA MULTIPLEX. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 51. -
EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES
Rahman, Z., Dhawan, S., Starr, J., & Ostrowski, R. (2015). EVALUATION OF A COMPACT HOME-USE 1440nm NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL LASER TO TREAT PERIORBITAL WRINKLES. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 47, 23. -
Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing
Rahman, Z. (2010). Treatment of Poikiloderma with Fractional Resurfacing. BODY REJUVENATION, 31–37. -
Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Kim, D., Wysong, A., Teng, J. M., & Rahman, Z. (2019). Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Rapamycin: mTOR Inhibition for Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, 45(12), 1713–15. -
Optimizing Outcomes With the 1550/1927 nm Dual Wavelength Non-Ablative Fractional Laser: Experienced User Recommendations
Friedman, P. M., Chapas, A., Kilmer, S. L., Rahman, Z., Roberts, W., Ross, E. V., … Dover, J. S. (2021). Optimizing Outcomes With the 1550/1927 nm Dual Wavelength Non-Ablative Fractional Laser: Experienced User Recommendations. JOURNAL OF DRUGS IN DERMATOLOGY, 20(11), 1150–1157. -
1,550 nm Erbium-Doped and 1,927 nm Thulium Nonablative Fractional Laser System: Best Practices and Treatment Setting Recommendations.
Friedman, P. M., Dover, J. S., Chapas, A., Rahman, Z., Ross, E. V., Kilmer, S. L., … Waibel, J. S. (1800). 1,550 nm Erbium-Doped and 1,927 nm Thulium Nonablative Fractional Laser System: Best Practices and Treatment Setting Recommendations. Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]. -
MACHINE LEARNING MODEL OF SKIN PHOTOTYPING
Lateef, J., & Rahman, Z. (2023). MACHINE LEARNING MODEL OF SKIN PHOTOTYPING. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE. WILEY. -
Translational Biochemistry of the Skin.
Voller, L., & Rahman, Z. (2023). Translational Biochemistry of the Skin. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 31(4), 443–452. -
Generational Exploration on Aesthetic Medicine Products: Influence of Social Media, Reviews, and Brand Identity-GEMS Bond Survey.
Rahman, E., Webb, W. R., Rao, P., Yu, N., Garcia, P. E., Ioannidis, S., … Carruthers, J. D. (2024). Generational Exploration on Aesthetic Medicine Products: Influence of Social Media, Reviews, and Brand Identity-GEMS Bond Survey. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. -
Points to ponder on the role of polynucleotides in regenerative and aesthetic medicine: a systematic review
Webb, W. R., Rahman, E., Rao, P., Abu-Farsakh, H. N., Yu, N., Garcia, P. E., … Mosahebi, A. (2024). Points to ponder on the role of polynucleotides in regenerative and aesthetic medicine: a systematic review. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 47(1). -
"Filler-Associated Acute Stroke Syndrome": Classification, Predictive Modelling of Hyaluronidase Efficacy, and Updated Case Review on Neurological and Visual Complications.
Rahman, E., Philipp-Dormston, W. G., Webb, W. R., Rao, P., Sayed, K., Sharif, A. Q., … Goodman, G. J. (2024). "Filler-Associated Acute Stroke Syndrome": Classification, Predictive Modelling of Hyaluronidase Efficacy, and Updated Case Review on Neurological and Visual Complications. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Practice Locations
Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology
450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 4th Floor
Redwood City , CA 94063
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Patient Reviews
(41 reviews)
Outstanding service from front desk to checkout .
Always a very pleasant experience
Dr. Rahman is a superb physician
Excellent communication skills from everyone. I arrived early for my appointment and was seen early. I received a follow up from call from the Derm Resident as well.
Much more efficient visit this time. I was out in 30-min vs more than an hour.
I’d like to be anle to see and be treated by dr rahman. She is a very patient teacher but her experience and technique is so much better than her students, it would be nice to see just her.
Excellent doctor !! Assisting doctor was amazing too . Polite and very clear and respectful .
on time and excellent care
Excellent !! Dr. Rahman and her staff are outstanding
No wait time and appreciative for provider who accommodated an add on procedure.
Miracle procedure!
Been going to Doctor Rahman for many years, she is so wonderful. She is very professional and has patience of a saint. She has helped me so much with my self confidence. God Bless her.
I am extremely happy with Dr. Rahman and highly recommend her to everyone .
Dr Rahman is spectacular!!
Great doctor who explains everything clearly
showed concern for my questions about medication,
Dr. Rahman is one of the best drs I have ever seen. She is kind, compassionate, empathetic, intelligent overall the best!
I was so cared for emotionally and physically by Dr Rahman and her assistant Dr Moses. They were attentive, kind and caring and highly skilled.
Dr. Rahman and Dr. Lucy Lui care very much and take time to answer all your questions.
She is caring & knowledgeable & clear communicator. I came in for spider veins and it would have been nice if she had provided an overview of all treatment options, describing the pros & cons. She told me about laser options b/c it is her area of expertise but other options are also available.
She was in and out REALLY fast. I thought she might be more engaged in my care. Talk abut alternatives, things that may or may not be right for a patient like me.
Dr. Janett NG and Dr. Rahman were very nice and answered all my concerns and was able to provide additional immediate remedies, love.
The doctor seemed doing the "minimum."
All great.
Dr. Rahman is the best!
Dr. Rahman did the excellent job. As always could not be much happier with her care.
Everyone was great.
Residents and dr. was excellent! Very happy w/my experience.
Gave me a couple good referrals.
Dr. Rahman is simply amazing. She's a true asset to Stanford Clinic.
Every visit has been a great experience.
I have recommended Dr. Rahman to several friends - she is great!
Dr. Rahman is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and technically exceptional. I have 100% confident in her & the care she provides. Absolutely outstanding!
Dr. Rahman is the best!
Dr. Rahman is the kindest and most capable doctor possible. She is careful, thorough and very sensitive to each patient's concerns.
Dr. Ramon is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and conscientious. Whether she is teaching & supervising residents or treating the patient personally she exhibits high standards of excellence.
My visit experience was excellent.
Dr. Rahman is the best of the best.
Dr. Rahman is one of my favorite doctors every; very nice resident this day, also.
Dr. Rahman is an outstanding dermatologist, highly recommend!
I left without a good understanding of her proposed treatments, i.e., why so many different ones, what the difference among them is, why divided the way she proposed, what they involve, etc.
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