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  • Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Dermatologic Surgery
  • 37 years of experience
  • The West Institute 5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 925, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • (301) 368-6523

Brief Intro

Dr. Tina B. West, founder of The West Institute for Skin, Laser and Body Contouring, is a board certified dermatologist. She is a leading expert in non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation and maintenance, laser surgery and body contouring. Dr. West has been in practice since 1996 and is licensed to practice in Maryland the District of Columbia. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. An expert in minimally invasive techniques to maintain the health and appearance of skin of the face and body in women and men, Dr. West uses the most advanced techniques in volume replacement with dermal fillers, facial enhancement with neurotoxins including Botox Cosmetic, and laser surgery to achieve and maintain youthful, healthy skin for life. Dr. West has 18 years of experience in body contouring, and now offers CoolSculpting, a non-invasive body contouring procedure that permanently destroys fat cells following a one-hour in-office application. The West Institute is the only area practice to earn CoolSculpting's Practice Certification. Additionally, Dr. West is the first dermatologic surgeon in Maryland to offer Cellulaze, an effective, FDA-approved laser that is used beneath the skin's surface to detach fibers in the fat layer that cause skin dimpling, known as cellulite.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Washington Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Wake Forest School Of Medicine - 1988

Location & Hours

  • The West Institute
  • 5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 925, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Dermatology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Cancer 16
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 9
  • Orthopedics 27
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 18
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 26
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 30
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 25
  • Children's Hospital 5
  • Urology 24
  • Psychiatry 11
  • Geriatrics 29
  • Rehabilitation 5
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 10
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 2
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 21