Lucas Bingham, MD
Dermatologist located in Ladera Ranch, CA
Lucas G. Bingham, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist experienced in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. At Coastal Hills Dermatology in Ladera Ranch, California, Dr. Bingham offers patients exceptional dermatologic care in a relaxed and friendly environment. With his depth of knowledge and compassion, Dr. Bingham treats patients of all ages for any condition of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dr. Bingham began his studies at Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a minor in zoology. He went on to earn his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine followed by a transitional-year internship at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. After this, Dr. Bingham completed a three-year dermatology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Passionate about helping patients both at home and abroad, Dr. Bingham has performed volunteer medical care to patients in Brazil, Italy, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Dr. Bingham also has notable experience in the field of research and leadership. He has published studies and reports in several prominent medical journals, has presented at national and international meetings, and is currently serving as the president of the Dermatologic Society of Orange County.He is also an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Pacific Dermatologic Society.
Outside of the office, Dr. Bingham enjoys spending time with his large family. He also loves being active outdoors, especially running, road and mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, and stand-up paddle boarding. Dr. Bingham lived in South America for several years and is fluent in Spanish.
Jeffrey Lander, MD, PhD is a board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who has practiced in Orange County, California since 2007. Dr. Lander is a native of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at UC, Irvine before completing his medical school and dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota. He has completed an additional 1-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology for in office skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. He has performed well over 10,000 Mohs surgery and reconstruction procedures. Prior to becoming a dermatologist, he was a newspaper carrier, door-to-door salesman, pharmacy clerk, florist, animal biology laboratory instructor, analytical chemist, chromatographer, science lecturer, and graduate student in molecular biology. He lives with his wife and 3 children in San Clemente, CA.
Yvette Nelson
A graduate of Paul Mitchell The Skin Academy, Yvette Nelson has been a licensed aesthetician working exclusively with physicians for over 13 years. Skin care is her passion and she is constantly striving to perfect her craft by continuing to hone her skills through ongoing education and training at the International Dermal Institute. Her goal is to provide patients with a unique experience and customized treatment to help achieve the best skin possible.