About
Dr. Rachel Abuav is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology practicing in Beverly Hills, California. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She then completed a research fellowship at Rockefeller University, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institution, before beginning her dermatology residency at The Johns Hopkins University. After residency, she joined the Johns Hopkins faculty as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology for three years. During that time she worked closely with the Department of Rheumatology and became one of the nation's first Dermatology Hospitalists at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
In 2010, Dr. Abuav joined Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, where she held academic appointments as Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. She spent 12 years building deep expertise in autoimmune blistering disorders, connective tissue diseases, allergic contact dermatitis, and skin cancer. She performs patch testing and thorough allergen-avoidance counseling for patients with allergic contact dermatitis. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autoimmune and dermatologic conditions, and she sits on the Medical Advisory Board for Lupus LA. In 2022, Dr. Abuav founded her private micro practice in Beverly Hills to spend more focused time with each patient. Outside of medicine, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. She enjoys gardening, skiing, SCUBA diving, hiking, running, and traveling.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency
Dermatology, The Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship
Research Fellowship, Rockefeller University (funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institution)
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University (3 years); Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Abuav right for?
Dr. Abuav is an excellent fit for patients with complex or difficult-to-diagnose skin conditions. Adults and children managing autoimmune diseases such as lupus, pemphigus, or bullous pemphigoid benefit from her deep subspecialty experience. Patients with allergic contact dermatitis who need detailed patch testing and allergen counseling find her approach thorough. She also serves patients seeking high-quality cosmetic dermatology performed personally by a physician. Anyone who wants direct, unhurried access to a board-certified dermatologist with academic-level training will find a strong match here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Abuav has deep expertise in autoimmune and complex medical dermatology. She treats conditions including lupus, pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, morphea, pyoderma gangrenosum, and allergic contact dermatitis. She also manages general dermatologic conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, hair loss, and skin cancers including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
Yes. Dr. Abuav holds board certification in dermatology and carries the FAAD designation from the American Academy of Dermatology. She trained at The Johns Hopkins University for her residency and held faculty appointments at both Johns Hopkins and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Abuav reviews all biopsy results with Cedars-Sinai's Director of Dermatopathology at twice-weekly Clinicopathologic Correlation meetings. She also maintains access to Cedars-Sinai patient records through CS-Link's Care Everywhere platform. She coordinates care with rheumatologists and other specialists as part of her treatment approach. She also serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Lupus LA.
Yes. Dr. Abuav personally performs every cosmetic service at the practice. These include IPL laser, fractional non-ablative resurfacing, microneedling with PRP, hyaluronic acid fillers, Jeuveau, Dysport, Sculptra, chemical peels, and PRP injections for facial rejuvenation and hair loss.
Dr. Abuav attended Northwestern University for her undergraduate studies and earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed a research fellowship at Rockefeller University, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institution. Her dermatology residency took place at The Johns Hopkins University, where she later joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor.
Yes. Dr. Abuav provides general and pediatric dermatology for patients of all ages. She treats conditions common in children and adolescents, including eczema, acne, molluscum, diaper rash, and other pediatric skin conditions.
Dr. Abuav performs detailed patch testing for patients with allergic contact dermatitis. She follows testing with comprehensive counseling on allergen avoidance. This focused approach helps patients identify triggers and manage their condition long term.
Yes. Dr. Abuav continues to hold academic appointments at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She also stays active in the field through ongoing research, presentations at professional meetings, and participation in patient-centered conferences.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026