PAYAM SAADAT, MD Dr. Saadat attended USC Keck School of Medicine for medical school where he graduated with highest distinction (for excellence throughout the four years of medical school). He then spent a year at the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center training in internal medicine before returning to USC for dermatology training. At USC, Dr. Saadat developed a passion for educating young physicians and students which led to his appointment as dermatology course coordinator. Later, he had the honor of serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Saadat’s extensive teaching experience carries over into his patient care, making him more sympathetic and patient. His patients have the advantage of being taken care of by someone who taught/teaches others how to take care of their patients.