 Dr. Peter Karlsberg is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic and laser surgeon who has been in private practice in Ventura, California since 1995. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Karlsberg has been a clinical instructor in dermatology at the UCLA-affiliated Ventura County Medical Center Residency Program. He has extensive and advanced training in laser medicine and the latest skin rejuvenation techniques. Dr. Karlsberg lectures to both physician and public audiences on these subjects and trains other physicians on the latest minimally invasive skin rejuvenation techniques.
Dr. Karlsberg is a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He has presented studies at numerous events and his research has been published in journals such as the Archives of Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology.
He is an Honors graduate of both Harvard University and the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at San Francisco General, Moffitt Long, and San Francisco VAMC Hospitals. Following his internship, Dr. Karlsberg completed three years of specialty training in dermatology, Mohs surgery and reconstruction, and laser surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. While there he also served as the chief resident of the program.
Dr. Karlsberg was twice voted the "Best Dermatologist" in Ventura County by the VC Reporter’s Annual Reader's poll. He is the current President of the Tri Counties Dermatology Society and a National Speaker and Physician Instructor for Sanofi-Aventis in Sculptra ®and Scupltra Aesthetic®, for Bioform in Radiesse®, and for Allergan in Juvederm Ultra® and Ultra Plus®, all cosmetic fillers. Dr. Karlsberg has a special interest in skin cancer surgery and reconstruction, employing fillers artistically to achieve a natural, more youthful appearance, and combining minimally-invasive skin rejuvenation techniques to create a healthier, more youthful appearance, with the safety, comfort and well-being of his patients, along with the highest level of personal integrity and professionalism, always being his utmost priorities.
Residency in Dermatology
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 1992-1995
- Chief Resident, 1995
Internship in Internal Medicine
- University of California San Francisco, 1991-1992
- San Francisco General, Moffitt - Long, and San Francisco VAMC Hospitals
- Intern in Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
- University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 1987-1991
Prior Education
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1982-1986
- The Thacher School, Ojai, California, 1978-1982
Honors
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Regents' Scholarship Recipient, U.C.S.F. School of Medicine, 1987-1991
- Cum Laude Graduate, Harvard University, 1986
- Cum Laude Society Graduate, The Thacher School, 1982
Licensure
- Medical Board of California
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology, Inc.
- Certified in use of Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Argon/Dye,
- Ruby, & Carbon Dioxide Lasers by UTSW Medical Center
- Certified in Q-Switched Alexandrite, Pulsed Dye, and Coherent Ultrapulse Lasers by Robert
M. Adrian MD
- Certified in HGM Surgica K1 Laser by Ronald G.Wheeland MD
- Certified in Tissue Technologies True Pulse Resurfacing Laser
- Certified in Naturalase Erbium-YAG and VersaPulse
- Cosmetic Lasers by Vic Narukar, MD and John Lake, MD
- Certified in NLite Pulsed Dye laser
- Certified in Fraxel Re:store Dual laser
- Certified in Thermage for radiofrequency tissue-tightening
Publications
Busso, M., and Karlsberg, P. L. (2006). Cheek augmentation and rejuvenation using injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (RADIESSE®). Cosmetic Dermatology, 19(9), 583–588
Karlsberg PL, Lee WM, Casey DL, Cockerell CJ, Cruz PD. (1995). Cutaneous vasculitis and rheumatoid factor positivity as presenting signs of hepatitis C virus-induced mixed cryoglobulinemia. Archives of Dermatology 131:1119-1123
Invited Presentations
Numerous lectures across the country to physician audiences in cosmetic laser procedures and facial fillers
"Marine Dermatology: Envenomations, Infestations, and Infections," Dermatology Grand Rounds, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas
"Cutaneous Vasculitis Associated with Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, and Rheumatoid Factor Positivity," Resident Forum presentation, Annual Texas Dermatologic Society Meeting, Austin, Texas
"Cutaneous Vasculitis Associated with Cryoglobulinemia in Patients Infected with Hepatitis C Virus," oral presentation, Clinical Studies Session (Seminar 110), AAD's Academy, San Francisco
"Familial Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia With Multiple Eccrine-Derived Neoplasms: Report of a Case," poster presentation, AAD's Academy, San Francisco
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