P. Alexander Ataii, M.D. is the medical director and founder at Laser Cliniqúe. His high level of training and an impressive degree of experience enable you to experience the highest level of care possible. Read on to learn more about Dr. Ataii and what he can do for you.
Dr. Ataii is a highly skilled skincare specialist who focuses on all aspects of the skin — both diagnostic and cosmetic. He opened Laser Cliniqúe, his San Diego-based medspa, in 2005 to provide his unique service throughout the county. Since Laser Cliniqúe opened, it has become the most 5-star reviewed medical spa in Southern California which has provided excellent service to his patients.
Dr. Ataii’s background
Dr. Ataii studied at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Southern California. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and is a Fellow of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is most well-known for his professional honesty, warm demeanor, comforting personality, and many contributions to the field of skincare and laser surgery. He is a previous associate faculty member of the University of Southern California School of Medicine.
I strive each day to exceed my patients’ expectations.
Areas of specialty
Not only has Dr. Ataii performed countless Ultherapy treatments, chemical peels, CoolSculpting, injectable treatments, and more, he is also currently the preceptor for clinicians throughout the country for multiple laser manufacturers. In addition, he is a speaker and trainer for Allergan, the makers of Botox, Juvéderm, Latisse, Kybella, CoolSculpting and SkinMedica. Moreover, Dr. Ataii has achieved Diamond Status with Allergan, which places him in the Top 250 of 42,000 providers nationwide.
- Injects 140,000 units of Botox per year
- Delivered over 25,000 dermal fillers and volumizing treatments
- Top 250 of 45,000 Allergan providers nationwide
- Honored with Most On-Time Physician Award
- Honored as Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals
- Honored as Top Cosmetic Surgeon by Talk Awards for 11 years in a row
- Won Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement by the national Aesthetic Guide medical journal
- Has received the Patients’ Choice Award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Has been honored as one of the Top 10 in his specialty in California 13 years in a row
- Diamond Crystal Award as the Top Aesthetic Doctor by Aesthetic Everything
- Top 10 Doctors San Diego
- Most 5 Star Reviews of any Provider in California
Dr. Ataii in the media
For his contributions to the field of aesthetics, Dr. Ataii has been featured in various magazines, on national television (including NBC, ABC and Fox News), as well as talk shows. He has been featured for his work on fractional laser resurfacing in Aesthetic Trends & Technologies magazine and has been interviewed often as an expert in the latest trends in aesthetic medicine. He spends considerable time teaching Registered Nurses, Certified Physician Assistants and Doctors the Ataii Aesthetic methodology.