Board certified dermatologist Shirley Chi, M.D. specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology with an emphasis on patient advocacy and education. She is frequently featured on ABC Eyewitness News in the greater Los Angeles area for her expert advice concerning the care of skin, hair, and nails.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Southern California, Dr. Chi received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude with a major in philosophy. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School with highest honors, then completed her residency in dermatology at Cook County Hospital in downtown Chicago, serving as chief resident during her final year.

Dr. Chi teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles and currently serves as the Director of Dermatology Resident Education at OliveView-UCLA Hospital, while maintaining her private practice in Arcadia, California. She has also previously taught at Loma Linda University and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. For her dedication to teaching future doctors, Dr. Chi received the President of the United States Volunteer Service Award.

In her free time, Dr. Chi enjoys hiking, doing yoga, and traveling. She and her husband have visited countries in Europe, Asia, and South America and love to learn about different cultures and languages. Besides her native English, Dr. Chi speaks French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.

The following are some comments from patients of Dr. Chi:

"Dr. Chi is friendly, to the point, and I shall encourage all of my friends to see her for any skin problem."

"I love Dr. Chi! She's the best at listening to patient needs!"

Elena Forster is a Certified Physician Assistant who began her professional career as a practicing physician in Russia, where she specialized in Ear Nose, and Throat surgery. When she moved to the US in 1998, she built on her previous clinical and surgical experience, earning her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She has over ten years of medical and cosmetic dermatology experience, and is trained in lasers, Botox, and filler treatments as well as general medical dermatology. Elena is also an active member of the California Association of Physician Assistants.

Elena and her husband make their home in Arcadia. They have two children, a boy who swims with the Arcadia Riptides when he isn’t reading, and a girl, who is looking forward to turning the Arcadia school system on its ear when she turns five.

Mrs. Forster sees patients in the office on Friday afternoons and one Saturday morning per month.