Fatemeh Esfahani, MD
FOUNDER & MEDICAL DIRECTOR, ATOSSA MEDICAL SPA
A board certified physician who performs every treatment at Atossa herself. Practicing medicine since 1996, aesthetic medicine since 2002, and running a practice built so no patient is handed off to someone they have not met.
American Board of
Internal Medicine
1996 in medicine
2002 in aesthetics
1902197569
> NPI Registry
Chief of Cardiology
Dubai, 2002–2007
From cardiology to aesthetics
Dr. Fatemeh Esfahani graduated from medical school in 1996 and spent the first stretch of her career in internal medicine and cardiology, including five years as Chief of Cardiology in Dubai from 2002 to 2007.
She began training in aesthetic medicine in 2002, alongside her clinical work. That combination is unusual. Most aesthetic providers come up through dermatology, nursing, or esthetics. Dr. Esfahani came to it from a specialty where the margin for error is small and the anatomy has to be understood completely, and she brought that standard with her.
She founded the American Institute of Cosmetic Dermatology, and in 2019 she opened Atossa Medical Spa. The practice now operates two San Diego locations, in La Jolla and La Mesa, and she is the only provider at both.
Atossa is women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly. Between the two clinics, patients have left more than 550 reviews averaging above 4.9 stars.
The path to Atossa
Medical Degree
Graduates from medical school and begins clinical training in internal medicine.
Chief of Cardiology
Appointed Chief of Cardiology in Dubai through 2007. Begins formal training in aesthetic medicine.
Founds the Institute
Establishes the American Institute of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Opens Atossa
Founds Atossa Medical Spa in San Diego, now operating in La Jolla and La Mesa.
Training and affiliations
- Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Licensed physician, State of California
- NPI 1902197569
- Training in aesthetic medicine since 2002
- Founder, American Institute of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Member, American Medical Association
- Former Chief of Cardiology, Dubai, 2002–2007
Who performs treatments at Atossa Medical Spa?
Fatemeh Esfahani, MD performs every treatment personally at both the La Jolla and La Mesa locations. Atossa does not use rotating injectors or nurse practitioners. The physician who consults with you is the physician who treats you.
Is Dr. Esfahani board certified?
Yes. Dr. Esfahani is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in California. Her NPI number is 1902197569 and can be verified through the national NPI registry.
How long has Dr. Esfahani practiced aesthetic medicine?
She graduated from medical school in 1996 and began training in aesthetic medicine in 2002. She founded Atossa Medical Spa in San Diego in 2019.
Is Atossa Medical Spa women-owned?
Yes. Atossa Medical Spa is owned and operated by Fatemeh Esfahani, MD. Both the La Jolla and La Mesa locations are women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Does Dr. Esfahani offer free consultations?
Yes. Consultations with Dr. Esfahani are complimentary at both locations. If you decide to move forward with a treatment, a $100 deposit reserves your appointment and is applied toward the cost of the service you choose.