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Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 2000 Hc4 - Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-6200

Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD is a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD is affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC and Keck Medical Center of USC.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 2000 Hc4 - Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-6200

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2275 Huntington Drive #854
San Marino, CA 91108

(626) 864-0019

(310) 422-7118

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Keck Medical Center of USC

350 Old Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 688-9000

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625 S. Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 400 Suite 400
Pasadena, CA 91105

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Keck Medical Center of USC

830 S. Flower Street Suite A100 Suite A100
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 437-1000

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“But "I don't think they mean anything definitive," said David Sawcer, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los...”—"For better skin, try lifting weights", Washington Post, August 2023

“"Some people with vitiligo get to the point where there is so much of them that is pale, it makes more sense to remove the bits that are brown," said Dr. David Sawcer, assistant professor of...”—"Michael Jackson detectives found lots of skin-whitening cream", The Trentonian, March 2010

“"Some people with vitiligo get to the point where there is so much of them that is pale, it makes more sense to remove the bits that are brown," said Dr. David Sawcer, professor of clinical...”—"Michael Jackson probe finds whitening skin lotions | HeraldNet.com", Herald Net, March 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	230
doctor visit	960
ear procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	452
skin procedures	452

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	1059
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	487
skin procedures	487

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	61
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	304
doctor visit	1475
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	736
skin procedures	736

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	0
Hispanic	69
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	114
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	495
doctor visit	2341
ear procedures	17
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1186
skin procedures	1186
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	1506
Female	1300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2462
Black	0
Hispanic	178
Asian	96
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1316
From 75 to 84	968
85 and over	348
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	542
doctor visit	2612
ear procedures	15
injections	17
minor procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1289
skin procedures	1289
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	791
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	44
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	679
From 75 to 84	492
85 and over	171
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	570
doctor visit	3117
ear procedures	25
injections	30
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1529
skin procedures	1529
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	895
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1410
Black	0
Hispanic	99
Asian	59
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	556
85 and over	196
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	464
doctor visit	3199
ear procedures	17
injections	26
minor procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1532
skin procedures	1532
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	1038
Female	811

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1612
Black	0
Hispanic	111
Asian	56
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	910
From 75 to 84	649
85 and over	194
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1365
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	615
skin procedures	615

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	13
Hispanic	83
Asian	42
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	104
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	968
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	444
skin procedures	444

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	14
Hispanic	75
Asian	40
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	66
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1176
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	581
skin procedures	581

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	17
Hispanic	69
Asian	51
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	75
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1152
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	514
skin procedures	514

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	54
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	81
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated as a dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

diagnostic procedures	400
doctor visit	1765
ear procedures	17
injections	24
minor procedures	14
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	851
skin procedures	851
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	45
Non-Hispanic White	897
Hispanic	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	379
85 and over	128
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	496

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	13
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He is certified by the internal medicine and dermatology, with special clinical interest in skin cancer treatment and prevention, general and cosmetic dermatology, and laser therapies and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: internal medicine and dermatology, with special clinical interest in skin cancer treatment and prevention, general and cosmetic dermatology, and laser therapies

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medical Center of USC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, Interplan, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, PacifiCare, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Take Care (GUAM), USC Network, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

Interplan

Aetna

United Healthcare

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

PacifiCare

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Take Care (GUAM)

USC Network

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David E. Sawcer, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$132 Levulan Kerastick $132
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$127 $127
Allergan Inc.	$110 $110
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$43 Winlevi $25	ABSORICA LD $18
Amgen Inc.	$18 Enbrel $18
Other	$14 Denavir $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$444

Biography

Dr. David Sawcer is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders) in San Marino, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Pasadena, CA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sawcer appears to be in-network for Anthem, PacifiCare, Blue California, and more. He has received the distinction of Southern California Super Doctors. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC and Keck Medicine of USC.