Cristian Gonzalez, MD - MD

Cristian Gonzalez, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care. In addition to skin cancer screening and cosmetic treatments, Dr. Gonzalez also provides care for patients with complex medical conditions such as autoimmune blistering diseases, rheumatologic/dermatologic diseases, severe drug eruptions, and skin care surveillance for transplant and immunosuppressed patients.

Dr. Gonzalez was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a Baccalaureate of Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography and a Baccalaureate of Science in Biological Sciences. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed a clinical research fellowship at the University of Colorado after being awarded a competitive research grant from the National Cancer Institute to study sun protection and skin cancer-reducing behaviors in the Latino tattoo community. Dr. Gonzalez completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Utah and his dermatology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern. He is the lead author in numerous studies and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in the leading medical and cosmetic dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, among others. Additionally, Dr. Gonzalez is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work Dr. Gonzalez enjoys weightlifting, traveling, and spending time with his chihuahuas

SPECIALTIES AND EXPERTISE

Dr. Gonzalez has clinical interests in all aspects of the field with a special interest in cosmetic dermatology and complex medical dermatology such as rheumatologic/dermatologic diseases, severe eczemas, severe psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. He performs fillers, neurotoxins, Kybella, chemical peels, microneedling with radiofrequency, and laser procedures. He strives to provide each patient with a natural and youthful appearance by restoring and enhancing their natural features. He uses cutting-edge technology and photography to monitor concerning moles and detect early skin cancers.

SOCIETIES 

• Women’s Dermatologic Society (2021-present)
• The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (2021-present)
• American Society of Dermatology Surgery (2019-present)
• American Academy of Dermatology (2019-present)
• American Medical Association (2015-present)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Board Certified Dermatologist. Pacific Skin Dermatology 

San Francisco, California. 2024-Present

Board Certified Dermatologist. Thomas Dermatology

Las Vegas, Nevada, 2022 - 2024

Dermatology Resident. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

2019-2022

Research Fellow. University of Colorado, Department of Dermatology

2018-2019

Internship. University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals Department of Internal Medicine

2017-2018

University of Utah School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine 

2013-2017

University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography

2008-2013 

Publications

1. Gonzalez CD; Pamatmat JJ; Burningham KM; Yang M, Goff HW. OnabotulinumtoxinA improves oral aperture in patients with scleroderma: A small clinical trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023. In press

2. Burningham K; Patel RR; Gonzalez CD; Mauskar M; Vandergriff T; Goff HW. Western Variant Intravascular Large B-Cell Lymphoma in an Indian male: Case Report. JAAD Case Rep. 2021;40:8-10.

3. Pamatmat JJ; Gonzalez CD; Euwer, R; Summers E; Smart D; Goff HW. Novel use of poly-L lactic acid filler for treatment of facial cutaneous atrophy in patients with connective tissue disease. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(11):3462-3466.

4. Gonzalez CD; Pamatmat, JJ; Hutto JC; Goff HW. Review of current surgical and medical treatment options for microstomia in patients with scleroderma. Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(6):780 784.

5. Li J; Parth P; Gonzalez CD; Vandergriff T; Goff HW. Pemphigus Foliaceus Presenting with Violaceous, Painful Nodules and an Aberrant Auto-antibody Expression in a Latino Patient. JAAD Case Rep. 2021;10:119-122.

6. Gonzalez CD; Pamatmat, JJ; Goff HW. Safety and efficacy of dermal fillers in patients with connective tissue disease: A Review. Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(3):360-364.

7. Pona A; Gonzalez CD; Walkosz BJ; Dellavalle RP. Scented Lotions May Cause Scarring and Premature Fading of Tattoos. Dermatol Online J. 2020;26(10):13030/qt5d2676s2.

8. Gonzalez CD, Walkosz BJ, Dellavalle RP. Aftercare instructions in the tattoo community: An opportunity to educate on sun protection and increase skin cancer awareness. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020;13(6):22–23.

9. Gonzalez CD, Rundle CW, Pona A, Walkosz BJ, Dellavalle RP. Ultraviolet radiation may cause premature fading of colored tattoos. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2020;36(1):73-74.

10. Gonzalez CD, Pona A, Walkosz BJ, Dellavalle RP. Hispanic Tattoo Artists Could Provide Skin Cancer Prevention via Aftercare and Social Media. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(12):1237 1243.

11. Gonzalez CD, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Presson AP, Petersen MJ. Histopathologic vasculitis from the peri-ulcer edge: a retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;81(6):1353 1357.

12. Gonzalez CD, Hansen C, Clarke JT. Adverse cutaneous drug reactions with antimalarials in cutaneous lupus and dermatomyositis: A retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;81(3):859-860.