Dr. Melissa Levin

Board-certified dermatologist, Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, graduated summa cum laude from the University of California of Los Angeles, where she was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Lambda Delta honors societies. While at UCLA, she spent two years conducting cutting-edge research on causes of acne. She earned her medical degree from the University of California of San Francisco, completing the prestigious Doris Duke Charitable Foundation International Clinical Research Fellowship. Upon graduation, she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honors society for the top graduating medical students. She completed an internal medicine internship at the California Pacific Medical Center, where she was selected as the Francis J. Rigley Intern of the Year. Dr. Levin completed her residency training at The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center, the nation’s top dermatology residency program, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. There, she received the Morris Leider Award as “the best all-around resident” for Excellence in Dermatology.

Dr. Levin is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Society, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Levin has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, served as a reviewer for dermatologic laser surgery journals, received awards for her research in laser dermatology, and spoken at both local and national professional conferences.

Dr. Levin currently practices at Marmur Medical with special expertise in acne, cosmetics and laser surgery, and scar revisions. Global dermatology is a passion for Dr. Levin. She has cared for patients, educated local health care providers, and performed clinical research in various international settings, including Thailand, Uganda, and Botswana. As a former ballerina and a current yogi, Dr. Levin believes in maintaining balance and natural aesthetics. Her commitment to global volunteerism and education has shaped her holistic approach to skin health. She is dedicated to providing the highest-quality skin care using state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced techniques to customize every treatment to meet her patients’ needs.

• Residency
• NYU Langone Medical Center
• New York, NY

• Medical School
• University of California San Francisco
• San Francisco, CA