Advanced Lipedema Treatment
is Proudly Performed
at The Roxbury Institute

The ALT Team

We believe that the best patient care is a collaborative effort. That's why we are proud to have a highly skilled and compassionate team of medical professionals, all dedicated to providing personalized and supportive Lipedema treatment to our patients. Led by esteemed Lipedema expert Dr.David Amron, our team works together to ensure that each patient receives the highest level of care. Whether you are seeking diagnosis or treatment, our team is here to hold your hand every step of the way. We are committed to helping our patients find relief fromLipedema and improve their quality of life.

The ALT team at The Roxbury Institute is comprised of hand-selected and dedicated individuals who provide service to our Lipedema patients with the highest standards of care. The ALT team consists of Dermatologic Surgeons, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Clinical Care NursePractitioners, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurses, Patient Care and Surgical Coordinators, Decongestive CLT Therapists, Surgical Technicians, and Insurance Specialists.

Our

Lipedema Clinical Team

Dr. David Amron Advanced Lipedema Treatment Surgeon Bio
Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon
World-Renowned Lipedema Specialist
Founder and Medical Director of The Roxbury Institute

Dr. David Amron is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, internationally renowned as a leading specialist in lipedema, liposculpture, and revision liposuction surgery. As the founder and medical director of The Roxbury Institute, with locations in Beverly Hills, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Salt Lake City, UT, Dr. Amron has dedicated his career to pioneering advancements in lipedema reduction surgery.

Dr. Amron works closely with Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D, M.D., the Head of Research and Director of Diagnostic and Preventative Medicine for the Advanced Lipedema Treatment program at The Roxbury Institute...

  • Board-Certified Endocrinologist
  • Internationally Recognized Lipedema Expert
  • Head of Research, Director of Diagnostic and Preventative Medicine at The Roxbury Institute
  • Vice President of the Lipedema World Alliance

Dr. Karen L. Herbst, a prominent board-certified endocrinologist, serves as the Head of Research at The Roxbury Institute, home to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program. She also leads as the Director of Diagnostic and Preventive Medicine at the Institute’s new Center in Tucson, Arizona. Beyond her roles at The Roxbury Institute, Dr. Herbst holds the position of Vice President at the Lipedema World Alliance, an organization dedicated to advancing global understanding and treatment of lipedema....

Harvard Fellowship-Trained Dermatologic Surgeon
Advanced Lipedema Treatment Team
Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS, FAAD, a Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologic surgeon, is warmly regarded by his Lipedema patients as "Dr. Aria."

Building on his esteemed Harvard fellowship, Dr. Aria has established himself as a leading Lipedema Surgeon with the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) Program at The Roxbury Institute, treating patients in Beverly Hills, CA, and Salt Lake City, Utah...

Dr. Aria Vazirnia ALT bio headshot Advanced Lipedema Treatment Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon
Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon
Lipedema Liposuction Surgeon
Adjunct Faculty, University of Utah School of Medicine

Dr. David Smart is a distinguished board-certified dermatologic surgeon bringing exceptional expertise to the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City. He is honored to be treating Lipedema patients in his home state of Utah. His passion for innovative surgical approaches is rooted in his vast professional background.

After graduating with honors from Brigham Young University, Dr. Smart earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Illinois Chicago....

Dr. David Smart Bio Photo - Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon & Lipedema Liposuction Surgeon at Advanced Lipedema Treatment at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah and Adjunct Faculty, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Director of Plastic Surgery at The Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, California
Stanford-Trained & Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Shawn Moshrefi, Director of Plastic Surgery at The Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, California, is a Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a distinguished background.

Known for his proficiency in performing lymphatic surgeries - a key concern for Lipedema patients -  Dr. Moshrefi was handpicked by Dr. David Amron to join the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program. Together, they collaborate to design tailored protocols, ensuring the safest and most effective approach for patients requiring both Lipedema reduction surgery and surgical tightening procedures, such as arm and thigh lifts, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery...

Director of Plastic Surgery at The Roxbury Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah
ABPS Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Schmelzer specializes in bodily plastic and reconstructive surgery, working closely with lipedema surgeons Dr. David Smart and Dr. David Amron at the ALT surgical center at The Roxbury Institute, Utah. This relationship enables reconstructive procedures that meet the specific and personal needs of each lipedema patient.

Additionally, Dr. Schmelzer performs breast, abdomen, thigh, post-bariatric, tummy-tuck, face, and neck rejuvenation procedures - areas of paramount importance to many of our patients. Dr. Schmelzer collaborates to design tailored protocols, ensuring the safest and most effective approach for patients requiring both Lipedema reduction surgery and surgical tightening procedures, such as arm and thigh lifts, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery. Dr. Schmelzer’s unwavering dedication to providing compassionate care, precise attention to detail, and exceptional results ensures that his patients receive the highest level of care...

Director of Operations
Director of Patient and Clinical Relations
CRNA
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Patient Coordinator
Surgical Coordinator
Licensed Vocational Nurse
OR Manager
MLD Therapist (Salt Lake City)
Registered Nurse
CRNA
Manager
Salt Lake City
Insurance Coordinator
Certified Decongestive Therapist (OTR, ORT/L, CLT-LANA)
Salt Lake CIty
Nurse Practitioner
Medical Assistant
Certified Decongestive Therapist (CLT-CMT)
Los Angeles

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