Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Danville, California, where she is the co-founder, CEO, and medical director of EliteMD. With over 16 years in practice, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal has become an expert in treating a wide range of complexions and skin issues, including acne and rosacea. She also specializes in facial rejuvenation, including laser resurfacing, chemical peels, energy-assisted skin tightening, dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane, and neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport. Dr. Badreshia-Bansal earned her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Renowned for her dermatological expertise, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal is frequently quoted as an expert in newspaper and magazine articles. She has also authored many medical publications herself—including a piece in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology on the use of lightening treatments for skin of color—and serves on the editorial board of Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology. She regularly speaks at national and international academic and medical conferences. Dr. Badreshia-Bansal is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the California Dermatologic Society, and the Skin Cancer Foundation. She also serves on the board for Blackhawk Women’s Group. In her free time, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal often collaborates with her husband and co-founder of EliteMD, Dr. Vivek Bansal, on projects designed to help and support their local community. Their efforts include an after-school study program for inner-city children and Penn State-Hershey’s LION CARE program, which has grown to one of the largest free homeless clinics run by medical students in the United States. Her propensity for altruism has garnered her multiple awards, including the Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award and a Guinness World Record for participating in the most skin cancer screenings in a single day. Dr. Badreshia-Bansal relaxes by spending time with her family, writing, dancing, practicing calligraphy, traveling, and snacking on chocolate.
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My experience at Elite MD and with Dr.Bansal has been extraordinary! Dr. Bansal is an expert and has greatly helped me reduce the inflammation in my body and solidify the amazing results from my procedure. I've never met a doctor that has looked at my health holistically like Dr.Bansal and I see great improvement in all areas. He always keeps it honest and real, and I love that he tells me what I need and not just want I want to hear. I am 6 weeks post op with my smart Lipo and am loving every part of my experience from pre booking through post op. Highly recommend using Elite MD for your future needs.
I came in today to see Dr. Sonia. I had a great experience the staff is friendly and I always get good feedback from Dr. Sonia. The have amazing skin care products, great discounts and affordable pricing. I am so happy to be a patient here.
Great! IPL is helping with brown and red spots. Kathryn has the softest touch and is very knowledgeable, Lashaunta assistance was supurb as well. I appreciate the staff and treatment process.it was an awesome experience.
I had a botox consultation and injection with Katheryn. She was amazing! Very knowledgeable and thorough And made my experience very comfortable and enjoyable! Very happy with the results. This whole office is amazing. Desiree was so kind and helpful in referring me and helping setup my appt, Tricia gave me a skin consult as well and I’ll be booking a facial with her also. All and all, a great experience!
I had a great experience when I had my lip, cheek filler and dysport injections. Crystal is amazing! she takes her time listening to your goal and achieve what you wanted to see in the mirror. She would do as you wish but would also suggest and give you practical options. I didn’t like that my face looks chubby now that I am older bec I am skinny so it doesn’t make sense to have chubby cheeks. I didn’t realize I’m a grinder until she pointed out why my jaw expanded. My years of grinding made my jaw grew wider hence the chubby face. She injected my masseter muscles and with that I will see contoured cheeks in a few weeks. (I already see minimal improvement btw) My lips are my favorite! It’s so sexy and juicy not lopsided, very symmetrical compared to the first lip injection I had at a clinic in San Ramon. Elite MD has a wonderful team of experts that will elevate your experience but I also highly recommend that you give her expertise a try!
have been a participant in Dr. Sonia's clinical trial for her skin treatment. This treatment specifically deals with hyperpigmentation/dark spots, other forms of discoloration in darker skin as well as acne. It's been almost 3 months and I am completely convinced that this is the ONLY, and I mean ONLY skin treatment that actual works for me. I'm over 40 and have been using retin A (prescription grade) off and on since 1992! I've tried different cleansers, creams, mask etc. I've even had "blue light" therapy for my acne. For my dark spots, I've tried skin lighteners such as cyspera and spent over $200. All have minimal results. However this product Doctor Sonia formulated has not only cleared my skin, it has soften my skin, minimized pore size and visibility and lighten the dark spots and discoloration from acne. The tinted primer and sunscreen is supposed to lighten dark spots and provide protection from UV rays. However I apply this primer before applying foundation and it works wonders. I'm not a regular when it comes to wearing make up of any kind but the tinted primer makes my foundation blend perfectly and evenly. Furthermore I don't deal with break outs as an after effect of wearing foundation. I honestly could type an entire essay as to how tremendously satisfied I am with my results. I look forward to this product becoming available for everyone who has faced skin challenges such as myself.
This new product I have been using has been life-changing I’ve been battling with hyperpigmentation acne and the ugly scars it has left behind from breakouts i’ve only been using this product for such a short amount of time and it’s cleared up pretty much all of my acne, it’s also knocking down the hyper pigmentation. I definitely will recommend to anybody that is dealing with acne problems to try this product.
The office staff is Absolutely Fantastic. Dr. SONIA makes sure she explains everything 100%. She makes you feel comfortable and that's what's important. I Truly Appreciate her and her Staff. Thank You for Changing My Life!!!!!
My visit starts here at elite back in 2003, on and off been coming here due to the customer service I have been getting is outstanding to say the least. From the front seat all the way to drs and nieces
I am currently in my first week of a clinical trial for hyperpigmention in/for people of color. So far the product has been great. NO itchiness, redness or peeling. There hasn't been any lightening yet but that's to be expected...its on the first week. I know it's a process but I'm so excited to be a part of this! I've gone to EliteMD for other things and everything they have done is just wonderful and with great results! Can't wait to up date all of you soon!
Rogaine is FDA approved to improve hair thinning. However the side effects of Rogaine can be increased hair growth in undesired places as well as irritation on the scalp and skin with topical application. It’s important to ensure that Rogaine solution is not dripping along your back which could be contributing to the irritation. You can discontinue the use of Rogaine to see if the rash resolves. if it doesn’t, get evaluated by a board certified dermatologist.
I do not know if European Health Plans cover Isotretinoin treatment. Not everyone with acne needs Isotretinoin. You should schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Dermatologist and have an in-person evaluation to determine your best treatment options
This may be due to post inflammatory skin changes and may fade in time. There may be other options to consider since your acute acne is resolved now. You might schedule an appointment with your Dermatologist to discuss options including laser, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Be sure to protect your skin with sunscreen and oil free moisturizers and be seen by a Board Certified Dermatologist
There should not be a problem if you do the tattoo and piercing a month before starting Isotretinoin as long as you are completely healed. You should not consider any treatment during or for several months post taking Isotretinoin.Might be best to ask your Board Certified Dermatologist.
It’s not clear how your Isotretinoin was taken and if you completed a therapeutic course. You should be evaluated in-person by your Board Certified Dermatologist to see if you can be managed with a topical or oral medication regimen.