Medical Director

Dr. Wirtzer grew up in New York City and received his undergraduate degree from Queens College. In 1970, he graduated from medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He moved west and completed his medical internship and dermatologic residency at the Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital in West Los Angeles.

After completing his residency in 1974, he opened his office in Van Nuys. Dr. Wirtzer moved to his current office and ambulatory surgical center in 1994. For many years he was an assistant clinical professor of medicine/dermatology at UCLA.

Dr. Wirtzer is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). He is recognized jointly by the ABD and the American Board of Pathology for achieving special competence in dermatopathology.

Dr. Wirtzer is well respected by his peers as well as his patients. He has been honored by election to the boards of two of the most prestigious dermatology societies in the world—the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Society Memberships (Partial List):

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery