Company Description

Dr. Gary Novatt, M.D. is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and laser surgeon. He has advanced training in laser surgery and uses the latest techniques in rejuvenation. Dr. Novatt received his medical degree from the University of Southern California. He also attended the University of the Pacific Stockton California where he received his degree in Pharmacology. Dr. Novatt completed his internship at Los Angeles County Medical Center and completed his residency training in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL.

Dr. Novatt is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. He is a delegate for California Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery, serves as past president for the Tri-County Dermatology Society, and serves on the American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Committee, and is an active member of the Santa Barbara Medical Association and the California Medical Association.

Dr. Novatt has published several articles in medical journals. He actively lectures to physicians at medical conferences and has an actively role in supporting his local community on skin cancer awareness.

Dr. Novatt specializes in all diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Dr. Novatt has had extensive training in skin cancer surgery including Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He is Santa Barbara’s #1 injector for Botox. He also uses Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, Dysport, Perlane and Sculptura, in addition to performing other cosmetic procedures such as sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Dr. Frucht is a board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist. A New York native, Dr. Frucht earned his M.D., Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees at Yale University in Connecticut prior to relocating to Santa Barbara, where he completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He then completed dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), in La Jolla, CA. While at UCSD, Dr. Frucht developed a particular interest in the use of lasers, skin tightening devices, dermal fillers, and Botox for skin rejuvenation, with an emphasis on obtaining natural results.

Dr. Frucht has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented at national conferences. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Frucht has been recognized as a "Top Doctor" on the cosmetic website RealSelf.

Dr. Frucht provides comprehensive dermatologic care with expertise in screening for and managing all forms of skin cancer, as well as treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne, and is trained to use biologic and other systemic therapies when necessary. Dr. Frucht has extensive training in cutaneous surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery and has advanced training in the use of lasers, dermal fillers, and Botox for skin rejuvenation. Dr. Frucht also has extensive experience with and has published on treating male cosmetic patients, and is therefore sensitive to their unique needs.

In his spare time, Dr. Frucht enjoys playing guitar, writing music, cooking, camping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Claire Wiswall, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her B.S. with honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Claire is from Bakersfield, California and graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1991. Claire is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the California Academy of Physician Assistants. Claire joined our practice in 2006 with prior experience in orthopedic surgery. Claire provides a full range of medical and cosmetic procedures including, Botox, Juvederm and laser treatment for brown spots, sun damage, photofacial and laser hair removal. She also provides a full range of dermatology
services. Claire enjoys helping her patients achieve and maintain their best skin ever.

In her spare time, Claire enjoys hiking the local trails, cycling, reading and spending time with her family.