Dr. Douglas K. Ulmer

Medical and Surgical Dermatology
Dermatopathology
Cosmetic and Laser Surgery

Memberships and Affiliations
The American Academy of Dermatology
Board-Certified
The American Academy of Dermatopathology
Board-Certified
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Fellow
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Fellow
American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery
Fellow

Dr. Ulmer was born on March 13, 1945, in Fort Myers, Florida, and spent most of his youth in Akron and Toledo, Ohio. Before 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 Los Angeles County Harbor General Hospital from 1971-1972, and completed his three-year residency program in dermatology in the UCLA-Harbor Dermatology Department in 1975.

He was board-certified by The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in 1976. Following additional training and coursework in dermatopathology, Dr. Ulmer became certified by the American Board of Pathology in 1981.

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. His philosophy is simple: Treat people with skin disease effectively and completely. Over the last three and a half decades, Dr. Ulmer has established a tradition of providing the highest standard of care.

The popularity of cosmetic and laser treatments has surged in recent years, and dermatology is constantly being modified to accommodate the newest research and technology. Dr. Ulmer keeps abreast of the latest changes in the field of dermatology by continuing his education and regularly attending conferences given by The American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He strives to add appropriate new procedures to his arsenal of treatments and therapies.

With the opening of the doctorULMER Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center in 2005, Dr. Ulmer has been able to serve the latest demands of his field. However, even while utilizing the up-and-coming skin treatments, Dr. Ulmer still enjoys the challenge of seeing his traditional dermatology patients with their large spectrum of skin conditions.

Dr. Ulmer’s hobbies include golf, spear fishing, and boating. He resides in Long Beach, with his wife of 28 years, Jeanne, and their dog, Tatou.