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Karen G. Benik, MD

Accepting New Patients
23832 Rockfield Boulevard, Suite 210
Lake Forest, CA 92630
2253.3 miles away
Medical Groups & Affiliations
Speaks: English
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Saddleback Dermatology Laser+ Cosmetic Center

23832 Rockfield Boulevard, Suite 210, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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About Karen G. Benik

Dr. Benik is a board certified dermatologist with over 25 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology with a special emphasis on cosmetic and laser dermatology. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at California State University of Long Beach, where she graduated summa cum laude. She went on to the University of California, Irvine, where she received her medical degree, completed her Dermatology Residency and was named Resident Teacher of the year. She is a published author in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, studying Retin A and its effects on skin and photo aging.

Dr. Benik has spent 14 years as an Associate Clinical Professor in Dermatology at UCI where she taught both surgery and supervised outpatient clinics. She has served as both a member of the Board of Directors and President of the Orange County Society of Dermatologists. As part of her dedication to improving public awareness of skin care, Dr. Benik has been featured on several radio and television programs including Cox 3’s The Mix and American Health Journal on PBS. Dr. Benik has also been named a “Top Orange County Dermatologist” by Orange Coast Magazine. Dr. Benik has a true passion for the field of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and remains committed to the individual needs of her patients.

Medical School

University of California- Irvine- College of Med.

Internship

St. Mary Medical Center- Long Beach

Residency

UC Irvine School of Medicine

Fellowship

UC Irvine School of Medicine
1988

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Saddleback Dermatology Laser+ Cosmetic Center
23832 Rockfield Boulevard, Suite 210
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Affiliated Locations
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Clinical Interests

  • Abnormalities Of The Skin
  • Acanthosis Nigricans
  • Acne
  • Acne Scar
  • Acne Surgery
  • Actinic Cheilitis
  • Actinic Keratosis (Ak)
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Urticaria
  • Allergic Vasculitis
  • Alopecia
  • Alopecia Areata
  • Angioma
  • Angular Cheilitis
  • Anhidrosis
  • Aphthous Ulcers
  • Atypical Mole
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Skin Of Lip
  • Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
  • Birthmark
  • Blistering Disorder
  • Brittle Nails
  • Bullous Disease
  • Cafe Au Lait Spots
  • Calcinosis Cutis
  • Candidiasis
  • Carbuncle
  • Chemical Skin Peel
  • Cherry Angioma
  • Chronic Urticaria
  • Cold Sore
  • Condylomata Acuminata
  • Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Crows Feet
  • Cryotherapy For Skin Lesions
  • Cutaneous Amyloidosis
  • Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
  • Cutaneous Horn
  • Cutaneous Larva Migrans
  • Cutaneous Lymphoma
  • Cutaneous Vasculitis
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
  • Dermatographism
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Dermatomycoses
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Dermatophytosis
  • Dermoscopy
  • Diaper Rash
  • Drug Reaction
  • Dry Scalp
  • Dry Skin
  • Dyschromia
  • Dyshidrosis
  • Dyskeratosis Follicularis
  • Dysplastic Nevus
  • Eczema
  • Edema Of Eyelid
  • Epidermoid Cysts
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa
  • Erythema
  • Erythema Ab Igne
  • Erythema Marginatum
  • Erythema Migrans
  • Erythema Multiforme
  • Erythema Nodosum
  • Erythroderma
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Excision Of Skin Lesions
  • Eyelid Cancer
  • Facial Aging
  • First Degree Burns
  • Folliculitis
  • Furuncle
  • Genital Herpes, Female
  • Genital Herpes, Male
  • Genital Warts
  • Glomangioma
  • Glomus Tumor
  • Granuloma Annulare
  • Granuloma Inguinale
  • Hair Diseases
  • Hemangiomas
  • Herpes
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Herpetic Whitlow
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Hirsutism
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Hyperkeratosis
  • Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Ichthyosis
  • Impetigo
  • Inclusion Cyst
  • Ingrown Hair
  • Intertrigo
  • Itching
  • Keloid
  • Keratin Cyst
  • Keratoacanthoma
  • Keratoderma
  • Keratosis Pilaris
  • Kerion
  • Laser Treatment Of Skin
  • Lentigo
  • Lichen Nitidus
  • Lichen Planus
  • Lichen Sclerosis
  • Lichen Simplex
  • Linear Atrophy
  • Linear Iga Bullous Disease
  • Lip Disease
  • Lipomas
  • Liposuction
  • Livedo Reticularis
  • Livedoid Vasculopathy
  • Liver Spots
  • Localized Scleroderma
  • Malignant Melanoma
  • Melanoma
  • Melasma
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Milia
  • Miliaria
  • Miliaria Rubra
  • Mohs Reconstruction
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Examination
  • Molluscum Contagiosum
  • Mucinosis
  • Mycosis Fungoides
  • Nail Disease
  • Necrobiosis Lipoidica
  • Nevus
  • Nevus Flammeus
  • Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
  • Ocular Dermatitis
  • Onychia
  • Onychomycosis
  • Panniculitis
  • Parapsoriasis
  • Paronychia
  • Patch Tests
  • Pemphigoid
  • Pemphigus
  • Pernio
  • Petechiae
  • Photodamage
  • Photosensitivity
  • Pickers Nodule
  • Pigmentation Disorders
  • Pigmented Hairy Epidermal Nevus
  • Pigmented Lesions
  • Pilar Cyst
  • Pityriasis
  • Plantar Wart
  • Poison Ivy
  • Poison Oak
  • Port Wine Stain
  • Prurigo
  • Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (Pupp)
  • Pruritus
  • Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
  • Psoriasis
  • Purpura
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
  • Pyogenic Granuloma
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Salmon Patches
  • Scabies
  • Scalp Psoriasis
  • Scaly Skin
  • Sebaceous Hyperplasia
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Sezary Syndrome
  • Skin Aging
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Bullae
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Disease
  • Skin Examination
  • Skin Spots
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Skin Ulcer
  • Soft Tissue Masses
  • Solar Dermatitis
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
  • Staph Infection
  • Staphylococcus Infections
  • Stasis Dermatitis
  • Stevens Johnson Syndrome
  • Striae
  • Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
  • Sun Damage
  • Sunspots
  • Sweating Problem
  • Sweet Syndrome
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Telangiectasia
  • Telogen Effluvium
  • Tinea Blanca
  • Tinea Capitis
  • Tinea Corporis
  • Tinea Cruris
  • Tinea Manus
  • Tinea Nigra
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Trachonychia
  • Trichilemmal Cyst
  • Urticaria
  • Viral Exanthem
  • Vitiligo
  • Wart Removal
  • Warts
  • Xanthoma
  • Xerosis