Roya Javid, M.D., M.H.S.

A native of San Jose, California, Dr. Roya Javid began her educational journey at University of California, Berkeley where she graduated with honors in Integrative Biology.  She then went on to pursue her Master of Health Science degree at the prestigious John Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health in Baltimore, MD.  After completing her masters program, she received her M.D. at George Washington University in Washington, DC. 

At the conclusion of her formal education, Dr. Javid completed an internal medicine internship at the Washington Hospital Center. After this her husband, serving as a physician in the United States Navy, was deployed to Okinawa, Japan. While there, Dr. Javid had the rare opportunity to mentor and teach English to Japanese college and graduate students and to volunteer in the emergency room of the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa.

A year later, Dr. Javid returned to the states to complete her dermatology residency at the Advanced Dermatology Institute in San Diego. Throughout her educational and professional experience, Dr. Javid has participated in various research studies and has received numerous awards for her academic achievements. She states, "The most fulfilling part of dermatology is the opportunity to work one on one with patients and to be a part of the healing process."

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons, Alexander and Nicholas.  She also enjoys Pilates, reading and cooking.

Education & Medical Training

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA-B.S. in Integrative Biology
John Hopkins University, Baltimore, M.D.-Master of Health Science
George Washington University, Washington, DC-M.D.
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC-Internship, Internal Medicine
Advanced Dermatology Institute, San Diego, CA-Graduate Training Program in Dermatology

Professional Memberships & Certifications
American Association of Physician Specialties

Clinical Expertise

Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Other Interests

Pilates
Reading
Cooking

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