Providers
Board-certified physicians + advanced practice providers
Founded by Dr. Aurelia Chen, MD. Practice includes 4 board-certified providers + supportive medical staff. Provider continuity = patient continuity.
Provider team
4
Board-certified providers
MD-led
Dr. Aurelia Chen oversees all
12+ yrs
Avg provider experience
12,000+
Patients across team
Founder + Medical Director
Dr. Aurelia Chen, MD
Education + training
Stanford School of Medicine, MD. Dermatology residency at UCSF (2014-2017). Cosmetic dermatology fellowship at Harvard’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2018).
Board certifications
American Board of Dermatology — Dermatology + Dermatopathology. Active medical license California. Active member American Society for Dermatologic Surgery + American Society for Aesthetic Medicine.
Clinical experience
10 years aesthetic medicine practice. 6,800+ patients personally treated. Specialty in injectable safety + advanced laser protocols.
Research + publications
12 peer-reviewed publications on aesthetic dermatology. Speaker at multiple national conferences (American Academy of Dermatology, ASDS). Co-author of 2 dermatology textbook chapters.
Leadership at Aurelia
Founded practice 2018. Reviews all treatment plans across providers. Regularly works alongside other providers on complex cases. Active clinical practice; not absentee owner.
Areas of specialty
Injectable safety + complications management. Laser treatments for skin of color (darker skin types). Comprehensive treatment planning for complex aesthetic goals.
Senior Provider
Dr. Marcus Tate, MD
Education + training
Yale School of Medicine, MD. Internal Medicine residency Columbia (2013-2016). Cosmetic medicine fellowship + extensive injectable training.
Specialty + focus
Specializes in non-invasive body contouring + injectable treatments. CoolSculpting + Emsculpt expert. Lip filler specialty.
Experience
8 years aesthetic medicine. 2,800+ patients. Active member American Society for Aesthetic Medicine.
Patient approach
Conservative aesthetic; favors natural-looking outcomes. Detailed consultation style; specifically asks about realistic expectations + lifestyle factors.
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Janelle Park, RN, MSN
Education + training
UCSF School of Nursing, MSN. Specialty: Aesthetic Nursing. 2 years general dermatology nursing prior to specializing.
Treatment focus
Injectables (Botox + filler), microneedling with PRP, IPL, basic laser treatments. Active board certifications + injectable training.
Experience
6 years aesthetic medicine. 2,400+ patients. Specialty in younger patients + first-time aesthetic patients.
Provider continuity
Most-requested provider for first-time injectable patients. Builds long-term relationships + patient comfort. Sees many patients monthly or quarterly.
Provider
Aisha Patel, MD
Education + training
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, MD. Dermatology residency at Mass General (2017-2020). Active member ASDS.
Specialty + focus
Laser treatments + skin of color. Specific expertise treating darker skin types where some lasers risky. Fractional laser + microneedling specialty.
Experience
5 years aesthetic + medical dermatology. 1,200+ patients at Aurelia. Active research interest in melasma + post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Patient approach
Specific provider for melasma + skin-of-color concerns. Conservative + evidence-based. Several published case studies on her treatment approaches.
Supportive medical staff
Beyond providers
Aesthetic estheticians (3)
Licensed estheticians supporting medical-grade skincare programs + facial treatments + chemical peels. Specifically trained in medical-grade product lines.
Patient care coordinators (4)
Coordinate appointments, financing, insurance, follow-up. First touchpoint for new patients. Specifically trained for aesthetic medicine workflow.
Front desk + medical assistants (5)
Greet, intake, vitals, assist providers, manage room turnover. Strong patient-experience focus.
Practice management
Practice manager + billing specialists. Manages financial + operational aspects. Ensures HIPAA-compliant patient care.
Total team — 17 staff + 4 providers
Smaller team than typical med spa. Allows for personalized patient experience + provider continuity.
Provider questions
What patients ask
- Yes — provider continuity is core to our practice. Once you’re established with a provider, your appointments default to that provider. Switching providers possible if needed.