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Name: Vivek Bansal, MD

Statement: Dr. Vivek Bansal is a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon affiliated with Elite MD, with offices located in Danville and Beverly Hills, California. Collaborating closely with his wife, dermatologist Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, Dr. Bansal places a strong emphasis on prioritizing the needs of his patients.

His approach centers on treating patients as if they were family, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their medical journey. Dr. Bansal's expertise spans both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures, encompassing breast augmentation, mommy makeover, tummy tucks, cleft lip and palate reconstruction, skin cancer treatment, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring. Renowned for his proficiency in laser liposuction, Dr. Bansal exclusively utilizes the most advanced and proven techniques at his Los Angeles practice.

Dr. Bansal's exceptional achievements include his election to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and subsequently completed residencies in both general and plastic surgery.

As an active member of esteemed organizations such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Bansal remains dedicated to advancing the field of plastic surgery while delivering high-quality care to his patients.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007

Rating: 4.9

Name: Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Statement: Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Danville, California, where she is the co-founder, CEO, and medical director of EliteMD.

With over 16 years in practice, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal has become an expert in treating a wide range of complexions and skin issues, including acne and rosacea. She also specializes in facial rejuvenation, including laser resurfacing, chemical peels, energy-assisted skin tightening, dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane, and neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport.

Dr. Badreshia-Bansal earned her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

Renowned for her dermatological expertise, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal is frequently quoted as an expert in newspaper and magazine articles. She has also authored many medical publications herself—including a piece in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology on the use of lightening treatments for skin of color—and serves on the editorial board of Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology. She regularly speaks at national and international academic and medical conferences.

Dr. Badreshia-Bansal is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the California Dermatologic Society, and the Skin Cancer Foundation. She also serves on the board for Blackhawk Women’s Group.

In her free time, Dr. Badreshia-Bansal often collaborates with her husband and co-founder of EliteMD, Dr. Vivek Bansal, on projects designed to help and support their local community. Their efforts include an after-school study program for inner-city children and Penn State-Hershey’s LION CARE program, which has grown to one of the largest free homeless clinics run by medical students in the United States. Her propensity for altruism has garnered her multiple awards, including the Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award and a Guinness World Record for participating in the most skin cancer screenings in a single day.

Dr. Badreshia-Bansal relaxes by spending time with her family, writing, dancing, practicing calligraphy, traveling, and snacking on chocolate.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005

Rating: 4.7

Name: Ronni Trapanese

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 15

Biography: We are very excited to have Ronni Trapanese join the Elite MD family. As a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Ronni brings several years’ experience as an advanced injector and laser provider. Ronni has over 15 years as a Nurse Practitioner. Ronni began her career in 2002 after receiving a Bachelors of Nursing degree from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. She began working in ER/Trauma while completing a Master Degree in Nursing/FNP program at Samuel Merritt University.
Ronni enjoys every aspect of her Nursing career; working as a travel trauma nurse, Nursing supervisor all while training, studying and working in aesthetic medicine. Today, Ronni is able to enjoy the wonderful world of aesthetic, plastics and dermatology while working alongside some of the best doctors
and surgeons in the country.
Ronni enjoys the art of aesthetics and the amazing patients that she has had the pleasure of working with on a daily basis. At home Ronni is a Mother of 3 amazing children and enjoy

Name: Kathryn Fassero

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 10

Biography: Kathryn is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley with a double major in mass communications and theatre. Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.
She has been an expert researcher and devoted consumer of various laser treatments and facial injectables for over 20 years. Kathryn is a proponent of the natural results and safety of non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures provided in dermatology, laser, and plastic surgery. Her personal experiences afford her the insight to deliver individualized treatments while instilling patient confidence. She is an avid advocate of skin cancer prevention and anti-aging modalities.
Kathryn is a southern California native who, in another life, appeared in movies and TV, including shows like the OC and Nip/Tuck. She has a passion for world travel, performing arts, and Pilates.

Name: Crystal Kherkher

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 1

Biography: Crystal is a board-certified physician assistant with a primary focus in Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology. She has completed over a year of clinical clerkships in multiple fields of medicine throughout Illinois.
Her background includes working in emergent care centers throughout Los Angeles where she gained extensive clinical experience in medical therapies, diagnostics, and proficiency in procedural skills.
Most recently, her experiences include training and working in Newport Beach, California at one of Allergan’s Top 10 accounts nationwide.
Her passions as a healthcare provider include making a positive impact on patients by helping them feel and look their best.
Knowing there is not one single approach to achieve this goal, Crystal continues to learn and train here at Elite MD to offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options that best compliment the patient and support their aesthetic goals.
Outside of her career, Crystal loves all sports, music, and food.