Doctors and Staff

Dr.’s Ulmer, Wu, and Kwak manage a dermatology practice in Long Beach that embodies the experience of excellence in all aspects of skin treatment.

Dr. Ulmer has established a tradition of providing the highest standard care, while incorporating the newest technology and latest dermatologic research into his protocols. His philosophy is simple: treat people with skin disease effectively and completely. Long-standing loyalty to his patients and staff has created a warm and comfortable office environment.

Dr. James Wu provides a wide spectrum of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care. He is a graduate of Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York where he served as Chief Dermatology Resident. He brings with him extensive training in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, in addition to excellent experience with skin cancer prevention and treatment, acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, alopecia, and warts.

Dr. Kwak’s care philosophy is to maintain a positive and patient-centered approach, emphasizing high-quality care, empathy, and understanding. It is essential for patients to have a smooth, comfortable experience during procedures, and to understand that he would treat his own family in the same manner. In fact, he has cared for and performed procedures on his father, brother, and extended family in the past.

Our focus is to treat people with skin disease effectively and completely. We strive to ensure that patients feel cared for from the moment they call for an appointment with a dermatologist, until their skin problem is resolved. Ulmer and Wu Dermatology has established a tradition of providing the highest standard of care while incorporating the newest technology and latest dermatologic research for the past 40 years. Our entire staff is committed to providing professional, knowledgeable and comprehensive service to each person who comes into our office. Whether you visit our office for the medical care of skin cancer, psoriasis, acne, or cosmetic dermatology, we will make every effort to serve you as we have in the last four decades – with the most comprehensive care available.

 

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Dr. Douglas K. Ulmer

Dr. Douglas K. Ulmer

  • Medical and Surgical Dermatology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
  • Superficial Radio-Therapy Supervisor & Operator

Memberships and Affiliations

  • The American Academy of Dermatology
    Board-Certified
  • The American Academy of Dermatopathology
    Board-Certified
  • American Society for dermatological Surgery Fellow
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fellow
  • American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery Fellow
  • American Society of Liposuction Surgery Member

Areas of Interest

Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea ■ Laser CO2 Skin Rehabilitation ■ Cosmetic Laser Surgery ■ Dermabrasion ■ Skin Peels ■ Sclerotherapy ■ Anti-Aging Regimens ■ Blepharoplasty – Uppers and Lowers ■ Liposuction ■ Botox – All Uses ■ Fillers – Lip Enhancement, Facial Volume Correction

Dr. Ulmer was born on March 13, 1945 in Fort Myers, Florida and spent most of his youth in Akron and Toledo, Ohio. During his senior year of high school, Dr. Ulmer and his family moved to California, where he attended Pasadena Polytechnic School.

Dr. Ulmer attended DePauw University in Indiana, where he was a double major in chemistry and pre-med. He graduated in 1967 and was elected to the honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Ulmer moved west once again, to pursue his medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine. He graduated with honors in 1971 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Ulmer conducted his internship at UCLA Harbor General Hospital from 1971-1972 and completed his three-year residency program. He was the Chief Resident in the Dermatology Department in 1975.

Dr. Ulmer was board-certified by The American Academy of Dermatology in 1976. Following additional training and coursework, Dr. Ulmer became Board Certified in Dermatopathology by the American Board of Pathology in 1981. In addition, Dr. Ulmer has received certification by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Board Certified for Dermatological Radiation Therapy.

Dr. Ulmer has been practicing dermatology in Long Beach since 1975. His vast knowledge, coupled with his no-nonsense approach and excellent service, has made him one of the leading dermatologists in Southern California. Over the last four and a half decades, Dr. Ulmer has established a tradition of providing the highest standard in his cosmetic and general dermatology practice. The popularity of cosmetic and laser treatments have surged in recent years causing dermatology to constantly evolve and accommodate the newest research and technology. Dr. Ulmer keeps abreast of the latest changes in the field by continuing his education and regularly attending conferences given by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He strives to add cutting-edge, new procedures to his arsenal of treatments and therapies.

With the opening of the Ulmer and Wu Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center in 2005, Dr. Ulmer has been able to serve the latest demands of his field. In 2017, Ulmer and Wu Dermatology introduced radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and keloids without surgery. Radiotherapy employs low voltage soft photons to eradicate cancerous cells without damaging normal adjacent cells thus removing skin cancers without surgery and scarring. There are no systemic side effects and this latest advance in the treatment of skin cancer has wide applicability for patients who desire no scarring – particularly on the face. Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) is also beneficial in treating older patients that wish to avoid surgery.

Dr. James Wu

Dr. James Wu

Areas of Interest

  • Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea
  • Skin Cancer Detection/Monitoring
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Cosmetic Laser Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Anti-Aging
  • Alopecia
  • Fillers – Liquid Rhinoplasty
  • Botox – Jaw Reduction/Contouring

A dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a wide spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care. He is a graduate of Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York where he served as Chief Dermatology Resident. He brings with him extensive training in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, in addition to excellent experience with acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, alopecia, warts, skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Prior to his training in dermatology, he completed his preliminary medicine year at UCLA – Olive View, and his Medical Doctorate at Chicago Medical School where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He has won many awards and scholarships throughout his training and has written both magazine and scientific articles in addition to presenting at the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting. He is currently on staff at St. Mary’s hospital where he lectures and teaches dermatology to the residents.

Whether practicing medical, surgical, or cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Wu provides the highest standard of care, while incorporating the newest technologies and latest dermatologic research into his treatment protocols. He makes every effort to serve his patients with the most comprehensive care available, guiding patients into improving all aspects of their skin

Dr. Young Kwak

Ulmer & Wu Dermatology is proud to welcome Dr. Young Kwak to our talented family of providers and has been practicing in the area since 2019.His passion for dermatologic surgery, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and reconstruction make him a great addition to the team. Dr. Kwak is joining the staff at our Long Beach location, specializing in skin cancer screenings, biopsies, Mohs micrographic surgery, lesion removal and excision, and scar treatment.

An Atlanta, GA native, Dr. Kwak is one of three sons of South Korean immigrants who arrived in the United States in the 1970s. He has come to us through Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Southern California. His education involves the University of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Houston Methodist Hospital. He also underwent additional training experiences at UCSD and UCSF. Dr. Kwak completed Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstructive training at Houston Methodist Hospital, where he trained under Dr. Leonard H. Goldberg and Dr. Arash Kimyai-Asadi.

Dr. Kwak’s care philosophy is to maintain a positive and patient-centered approach, emphasizing high-quality care, empathy, and understanding. It is essential for patients to have a smooth, comfortable experience during procedures, and to understand that he would treat his own family in the same manner. In fact, he has cared for and performed procedures on his father, brother, and extended family in the past.

He also remains involved in teaching medical students and physicians, publishing medical journal articles, and has participated in several long-term research projects, co-authored multiple articles, and contributed to medical textbook chapters.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kwak enjoys a busy and full family life with a wonderful, supportive wife and 2 amazing young children. He also finds time for hobbies and interests that include rock climbing, fishing, working on cars, ethnic foods, building computers and 3d printing. Being from a military family, he values a strong work ethic, integrity, self-reliance, and loving his fellow brothers and sisters in this world.

Area of Interest

  • Skin Cancer Screenings
  • Biopsies
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Lesion Removal and Excision
  • Scar treatment

Marie GazeleyMarie Gazeley

Marie is a lifelong resident of San Pedro. She graduated from San Pedro High School and attended Harbor Community College for two years, before joining Dr. Ulmer’s staff in 1983, more than 30 years ago!

Marie spent one year working in the front office, before moving to her longtime current position in the “back office”. She assists with general dermatologic procedures and cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, eyelid surgery, and scar repair.

Marie was so intrigued by the dermatological knowledge she acquired working with Dr. Ulmer, that she was inspired to continue her education. In 2005, she attended cosmetology school in Torrance, and, upon graduation, began offering her services to patients of the office.

Dr. Ulmer has found the skin care Marie provides to be extremely beneficial to our patients, especially those working around school and work schedules. With a focus on skin rejuvenation, Marie uses acne extractions, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and various masks in her arsenal of treatments, designed to treat those patients with everything from acne to hyperpigmentation.

Marie lives in San Pedro, and has two children.

Bridget Zinger, RNBridget Zinger, RN

Bridget received her R.N. from the Long Beach City College School of Nursing in 1985. Throughout her 28-year career as a nurse, she has worked at Long Beach Memorial in Labor & Delivery, where she continues to work today.

Bridget joined the Ulmer and Wu Dermatology staff in February 2006 and brought with her 21 years of nursing experience. She lives in Cypress with her husband Ted, and has three sons.

Bridget is an integral part of our team and administers the following treatments in our Laser Center:

  • Patient Consultations
  • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT™)
  • Intense Pulse Light (IPL™)
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Superficial Facial Peels
  • Acne Surgery
  • Clear100XL™
  • BOTOX, Dysport
  • Sculptra
  • Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane
  • Fractionated CO2 Resurfacing
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Varilite

Nicole Prochnow

Nicole Prochnow

Nicole started her training with World Microblading under Microblading Artist Irena Chen. Nicole then went to train at the Microblading LA Academy under world renowned Microblading artist, Lindsey Ta. She has also taken an additional courses on color theory.

Nicole has been practicing at Ulmer and Wu Dermatology for 2 years now and is a certified and licensed semi permanent tattoo makeup artist

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

Rachel received her A.S. degree in Applied Sciences from Monroe County College in 2014. She then went on to earn her B.S. degree in Radiation Therapy Technology from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Rachel is certified with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the California Society of Radiologic Technologists as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Rachel joined Ulmer and Wu Dermatology in 2018 and is the Radiation Therapist for the Superficial Radiotherapy Treatments (SRT). She uses the SRT-100™ to administer a precise, calibrated dose of Superficial Radiation that only goes skin deep. She painlessly delivers low-doses of radiation safely destroys non-melanoma skin cancer cells as an alternative to surgery.

Kelly Slater-DeGreeKelly Slater-DeGree

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Kelly has been serving the communities of Orange County and Long Beach since 2004. She completed her undergraduate work at California State University Long Beach and was accepted into Vanderbilt University’s top-ranked Nurse Practitioner program. While in Graduate school at Vanderbilt, Kelly received her Registered Nurse licensure as well as a Master of Science in Nursing.

Kelly began her career working with the underserved population of Orange County at Casa De Salud Medical Clinic and Orange County Rescue Mission’s mobile medical clinic. She then went on to work at the CARE Clinic at Saint Mary Medical Center where she has been independently managing patients since 2006. At the CARE Clinic, she gained extensive experience in general medicine and developed an enthusiasm for dermatology.

Nationally Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Kelly has undergone extensive aesthetic and general dermatology training including certification in cosmetic laser surgery as well as certification to administer dermal fillers and Botox. She has a passion for developing relationships with patients and educating them about their diagnosis, medications, disease process, and health.

Kelly is excited to be a part of the team at Ulmer and Wu Dermatology.

Area of Interest

  • Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea
  • Skin Cancer Detection/Monitoring
  • Cosmetic Laser Surgery
  • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
  • Fillers
  • Botox