Awards
As one of San Diego’s most sought-after cosmetic dermatology practices, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has earned numerous awards and accolades for its unmatched contributions to the field over more than 35 years. Home to a team of board-certified dermatologists, CLDerm has also gained notoriety for giving patients the luxury experience and high-quality aesthetic treatments they deserve.
In 2026, Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, FAAD, received the Richard E. Fitzpatrick, MD Award from Masters of Aesthetics in recognition of his contributions to cosmetic dermatology and laser medicine. The honor reflects his longstanding leadership in research, physician education, and advancing aesthetic treatment.
In 2026, Dr. William Groff was named Best Cosmetic Dermatologist and Best Cosmetic Surgeon in the San Diego Union Tribune Best Readers Poll, marking his 9th consecutive year winning both categories.
We are proud to share that Dr. Goldman, Dr. Butterwick, Dr. Groff, Dr. Fabi, & Dr. Boen have once again been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2026!
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has been named Best Body Contouring & CoolSculpting Clinic by San Diego Magazine's Best of San Diego 2026.
Dr. William Groff has officially been named Best Dermatologist by San Diego Magazine!
Sabrina Fabi, MD has been named a finalist for Pioneer of the Year – Healthcare with San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women 2026
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick & Dr. Sabrina Fabi honored with the Exceptional Women in Medicine Award
Dr. William Groff was voted Best Cosmetic Dermatologist and Best Cosmetic Surgeon for 8 consecutive years by the San Diego U-T Best Readers Poll.
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has been voted Best Cosmetic Dermatology Practice in San Diego Magazine's 2025 "Best of San Diego" readers' poll!
Drs. Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi, and Boen were named Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2025, making us one of the Top 3 Practices in California with the most Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Dermatology.
Dr. William Groff was voted Best Cosmetic Dermatologist, Best Cosmetic Surgeon, and Best Dermatologist for 4 consecutive years by the San Diego Reader Best Poll.
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick - WDS Legacy Honoree 2024, 50th Anniversary Honoree 2023, Mentor of the Year 2022
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick - Awardee of the prestigious Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award for Distinguished Service by the ASDS 2023
Drs. Goldman, Butterwick, and Fabi made the top 8 in Newsweek's Best Cosmetic Dermatologists in America for the last two years in a row
Dr. Mitchel Goldman was voted #1 Cosmetic Dermatologist in America by Newsweek
Dr. William Groff - Patients’ Choice Award, WebMD Vitals – Lifetime Achievement
Dr. William Groff - Compassionate Doctor Award, WebMD Vitals – Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Sabrina Fabi received 2019 ASDS Award for Outstanding Service
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick - AAD Presidential Citation, 2018
Dr. Sabrina Fabi - 2017 Best Cosmetic Dermatologist in the West – Beauty Wire Magazine
Top Aesthetic Doctor, Top Dermatologist West & Top Body Sculpting Doctor Aesthetic Diamond Crystal Award – 5 years
Dr. William Groff was voted Best Dermatologist for 10 consecutive years and Best Cosmetic Surgeon for 9 consecutive years by the La Jolla Light Best Readers Poll.
Dr. Sabrina Fabi - 2015-2016 Doctor’s Choice Award
Dr. Sabrina Fabi - 2011 Young Investigator’s Writing Competition Award, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick - America’s Top Physicians by the Consumers Research Council of America – 2003, 2006
Dr. Mitchel Goldman - “20th Century Award,” American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1998, Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Surgery in the 20th Century
Presidential Citation, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery In Recognition of Dr. Mitchel Goldman's pioneering work developing minimally invasive treatments for leg veins
Dr. Mitchel Goldman - Presidents Award, American Society for Dermatological Surgery, Outstanding Contribution in Teaching and Research, 2009
Dr. Mitchel Goldman - Healthgrades Honor Roll
Dr. Mitchel Goldman - ScholarGPS™ Highly Ranked Scholar™, in the Top 0.02% for Laser Publications
Voted in the top 10% of Realself Doctors by achieving high patient satisfaction and getting favorable feedback on Q&A
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick - “Excellence in Education Award” by the ASDS
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick named a “Top Contributor” by the medical information site RealSelf
Dr. Boen has been recognized as a Top Doctor in 2023 and 2024 by San Diego County Medical Society.
Dr. Butterwick, is a distinguished facial cosmetic surgeon certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS).
