In the seventeenth episode of Vitals and Voices, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Salame, a double board-certified and fellowship-trained medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. Dr. Salame completed her dermatology residency at Emory University, where she served as chief resident, followed by an ASDS-accredited Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship at SkinCare Physicians under the mentorship of leaders in cosmetic dermatology and Mohs surgery. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and 40 national presentations, she now practices at OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute in Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes Dermatology Associates in Palos Verdes, California.Dr. Salame shares how her journey in medicine began with a childhood fascination for science—sparked by seeing penicillin under a microscope—and how that moment ultimately guided her toward a career centered on patient care. Originally drawn to obstetrics, she found her calling in dermatology, where she could combine long-term relationships with patients, clinical variety, and a healthy work-life balance.In this conversation, she opens up about the fulfillment that comes from improving patients’ confidence and health through skin care, the challenges that come with balancing precision and compassion in medicine, and the joy of seeing her work impact families across generations.Tune in to hear her insights, stories, and advice for anyone interested in the world of dermatology!

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