Helen Chodsky, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Locations
Former Practicing Dermatologist + Bay Area Since 2003
Why Patients Trust Helen Chodsky
- Helen Chodsky, PA-C is a certified dermatological physician assistant who has practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2003.
- Before her PA training she was a practicing dermatologist in Ukraine and Russia — a depth of specialty background almost no PA brings to the exam room.
- She graduated magna cum laude and is a member of the Pi Alpha National Honor Society in recognition of outstanding physician assistants.
- She holds a surgical certification and practices all aspects of medical dermatology — diagnosis, treatment and minor surgery — and works with HIV patients treating lipodystrophy with Sculptra and Radiesse.
- She performs a wide range of cosmetic procedures including Botox and fillers, laser treatments and sclerotherapy for spider veins, and sees patients at the Berkeley office. She is a Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and of the California Academy of Physician Assistants.
Meet Helen Chodsky, PA-C
Helen Chodsky, PA-C is a certified dermatological physician assistant who has been practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2003 and has built a reputation for providing high quality care to her patients. Prior to her training as a physician assistant, Helen was a practicing dermatologist in the Ukraine and Russia. She graduated magna cum laude and is a member of Pi Alpha National Honor Society for recognition of outstanding physician assistants.
Ms. Chodsky is experienced in both medical and cosmetic dermatology and holds a surgical certification. She practices all aspects of medical dermatology, including diagnosis, treatment, and minor surgery. She also works with HIV patients treating lipodystrophy with Sculptra and Radiesse. She performs a wide range of cosmetic procedures, including Botox™ and fillers (Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvéderm®, Belotero®, and Voluma®), as well as laser treatments and sclerotherapy for spider veins. Her professional associations include:
• Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Fellow of the California Academy of Physician Assistants
• Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Physician Assistants
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