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Dr. Rachel Abuav, MD

Dermatology physician, Beverly Hills, CA

Dr. Abuav is a board-certified dermatologist who founded her own direct-care practice in Beverly Hills in 2022.

9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 201W, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
At a glance
Practice model
Direct care, no membership fee
Board certification
Dermatology
Patients
All ages

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About Dr. Abuav

Dr. Abuav is a board-certified dermatologist. She attended college at Northwestern University and medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed a dermatology residency at The Johns Hopkins University and a research fellowship year at the Rockefeller University.

She worked in academic practices, first at Johns Hopkins University and then at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. At Johns Hopkins she worked alongside the Department of Rheumatology to deepen her knowledge of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Abuav founded her private micro practice in Beverly Hills in 2022.

Her practice runs on a direct-care model. She works directly with and for her patients. She treats autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, lupus and dermatomyositis.

She also does patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis and gives counseling on allergen avoidance. She provides adult and pediatric dermatology, along with surgical and cosmetic services. She has a particular interest in complex medical dermatology.

Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, skiing, SCUBA diving, hiking and running.

Membership and fees

Dr. Abuav's practice uses a direct-care model with no membership fee.

She opted out of Medicare and ended private insurance contracts.

Services

Pemphigus Bullous pemphigoid Lupus Dermatomyositis Patch testing Allergen avoidance counseling Skin cancer surgery Cosmetic mole removals Laser resurfacing Chemical peels Microneedling PRP injections Injectable fillers Neuromodulators Adult and pediatric dermatology
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Northwestern University
Medical school
Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency
Dermatology, The Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship
Research fellowship year, Rockefeller University (Howard Hughes Medical Institution grant)
Board certification
Dermatology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Dermatology, American Contact Dermatitis Society, International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation, Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatologic Society
NPI
1356481733

Location

9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 201W, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Has continued to teach the next generation of physicians throughout her career.
Has an ongoing research program funded by several research grants.

Publications

Has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autoimmune disorders and other dermatologic conditions.
"Loss of Tripartite Motif-Containing Protein 21 and UVB-Induced Systemic Inflammation by Regulating DNA-Sensing Pathways" in Arthritis & Rheumatology (2026).
"Recalcitrant and severe pyoderma gangrenosum attributable to levamisole-adulterated cocaine and treated successfully with oral tofacitinib" in JAAD Case Reports (2020).
"Loss of TRIM21 drives UVB-induced systemic inflammation by regulating DNA-sensing pathways" in bioRxiv (2024).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Abuav take insurance, or offer a membership?

Dr. Abuav's practice uses a direct-care model with no membership fee. She opted out of Medicare and ended private insurance contracts.

Is Dr. Abuav board certified?

Dr. Abuav is a board-certified dermatologist.

Where did Dr. Abuav train?

Dr. Abuav attended medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed a dermatology residency at The Johns Hopkins University and a research fellowship year at the Rockefeller University.

Where is Dr. Abuav's office?

Dr. Abuav founded her practice, Rachel Abuav, MD, in Beverly Hills in 2022.

Does Dr. Abuav offer telehealth?

The practice offers telehealth visits.

Does Dr. Abuav treat autoimmune skin conditions?

Dr. Abuav treats autoimmune diseases including pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, lupus and dermatomyositis.

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