Sheila Farhang MD

About

Dermatologist, cosmetic and skin-cancer surgeon, entrepreneur, and content creator known for being the founder & CEO of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics, for being the host of the podcast Derm Approved, and for her content discussing integrative skin care and cutting-edge procedures. She is also known for being a frequent TV guest explaining and discussing skin trends.

Before Fame

She trained in both medical dermatology and in procedural and cosmetic surgery. She became certified as a Mohs micrographic surgeon while also specializing in skin-cancer excision and reconstruction. She completed fellowships and began her early career in high-volume dermatology programs. She founded Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics in 2020. She began being featured in TV segments in 2023. She launched her Derm Approved podcast in September 2024.

Trivia

She was featured by Forbes on its "Next 1000" list for entrepreneurs in 2021. She has been featured in Vogue, The Huffington Post, Good Morning America, E!, TODAY, and The New York Times.

Family Life

She relocated from California to Tuscon, Arizona with her husband who is an astrophysicist.

Associated With

She has appeared on NBC's Today alongside Savannah Guthrie.