Shanthi Colaço, MD

Meet Dr. Shanthi Colaço

Shanthi Colaço, MD grew up in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains in California’s Bay Area. She graduated with honors in molecular and cell biology and a minor in music from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Colaço went on to earn her medical degree at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco and completed her dermatology residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.

Dr. Colaço is a well-respected member of the dermatology community and belongs to several professional organizations including the American Academy of dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the Skin of Color Society. She has trained with some of the most reputable and innovative dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons in the country and authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Colaço stays up-to-date with advancements in dermatology to ensure that she offers men and women of all ages the most effective and sophisticated skin treatments available today. She is committed to helping her patients feel comfortable in their own skin, whether it’s getting acne under control, addressing melasma during pregnancy, or treating the signs of aging. In 2015, Dr. Colaço brought her vision to life when she founded ShanthiMD Dermatology in West Los Angeles.

When not at the office, Dr. Colaço spends time with her husband and three children and their giant fluffy labradoodle Ozzie. She also enjoys singing, playing the piano and guitar, traveling, cooking, and eating.