SAY "HI" TO OUR MEDICAL TEAM AT PALM DESERT’S COSMETIC SURGERY INSTITUTE, IN THE INDIO AND LOS ANGELES AREAS

The medical staff at our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Palm Desert—serving Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and the Los Angeles area beyond—is part of the foundation of our success at Cosmetic Surgery Institute. Each and every one of these healthcare professionals has been an industry leader in her own right. Through circumstance, timing, and good fortune, CSI has been able to attract this talented group of professionals and offer our patients the highest quality of care and compassion. It is important for us to create an environment in which our patients feel comfortable with their provider, so they can confidently express their cosmetic goals and be sure they are being heard—and that a personalized plan is being developed just for them. We encourage everyone to get to know our hard-working and talented medical staff by reading about them here or contacting us for more information.

EXPERIENCE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

Contact Palm Desert′s Cosmetic Surgery Institute to get to know more about our medical staff in the Los Angeles area. Request a consultation online or call (760) 837-0364.

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JULIE NERAD, DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Julie has been a nurse for eleven years and has been with us for five and a half years. She really enjoys seeing the transformations our patients experience and feels that this is where she’s meant to be. Julie is a wife and mother of four young adults. She is an avid reader and enjoys baking an amazing sourdough loaf.

Favorite Treatment: 60 min. Dermaplane Facial

BRIANA GOMEZ, AESTHETIC/SURGICAL RN

Briana, also known as “Nurse Bri,” has been a dedicated professional in the aesthetics industry since earning her nursing degree in 2021. Her compassionate approach and gentle touch stem from her experience in pediatric oncology and hospice care, where she developed a deep commitment to patient well-being. Briana’s goal is to help her patients feel like the best version of themselves by enhancing their natural beauty with a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. In addition to providing aesthetic treatments, she assists in surgical procedures, ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their journey.

Favorite Treatment: Microneedling with PRP

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ADRIENNE BLOOM, BSN, RN, ESTHETICIAN

Adrienne brings fourteen years of experience and a passion for skin, restoring not only beauty, but also confidence and self-esteem. She has trained directly under industry- leading physicians throughout the country in the field of ablative laser therapy, obtaining multiple certifications. Having performed thousands of procedures, she continues to stay up to date on the latest trends and techniques. Adrienne has cultivated a signature treatment, combining her background in aesthetics with her advanced training and experience in ablative and non-ablative laser procedures. This innovative approach to beauty has given her notoriety among patients and professional colleagues. Adrienne has a unique aptitude to provide a personalized approach specific to each patient’s desired outcome and characteristics.

SARA SPAIN, ESTHETICIAN

Sara is our Medical Aesthetician here at Cosmetic Surgery Institute. She has been a part of our team since 2023, providing excellent medical facials, HydraFacials, dermaplaning facials, oxygen facials, chemical peels, and microneedling. Sara is extremely knowledgeable on our entire skincare line, Skinceuticals, and can get you started on a skin care routine to help you achieve your skin goals! She is originally from Oregon and has been living in our beautiful desert since 2015. Sara is passionate about giving her patients the best result-driven facial/skin care. She loves to be poolside when she’s not in the office!

Favorite Treatment: HydraFacial

AJA BECK, PRE/POST-OPERATIVE PATIENT COORDINATOR

Aja is the Pre/Post-Op Patient Coordinator and medical assistant at CSI. Her role is to educate and assist all of our patients through the beginning to end of their surgical journey. Aja has a passion for caretaking and is always eager to educate and guide patients through their healing process. Aja has been in the medical field for seven years, with a background in Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Aja is very passionate about patient care and is always here to answer any questions. Aja grew up in the Los Angeles area but moved to the Coachella Valley in 2007. Aja loves her two senior dogs and spending time with her loved ones.

Favorite Treatment: Ultherapy

MORE MEMBERS OF THE COSMETIC SURGERY INSTITUTE TEAM

In addition to the medical staff, get to know more about us and the rest of the people who welcome patients to Cosmetic Surgery Institute and walk with them on their journeys of transformation – meet our administrative staff. To find out more about our surgeon, read the bio for Dr. Mo Zakhireh.

You can also “tour our offices” online, as well as discover why patients choose us for their aesthetic care in Palm Desert and see how we contribute to the amazing Desert Community all around us.

Surgical Team

Thursday, November 14from 4:00 – 7:00 PM

CSI Season Kickoff

Open House

  • Light Bites and Champagne
  • Complimentary micropeel hand treatments and a SkinScope skin analysis
  • Huge raffle to win Skinceuticals products, 10% off Botox or Dysport and one syringe of filler.
  • Early access to 12 Days of Christmas Savings on skin treatments, injectables, gift cards, and laser treatments.
73710 Alessandro Drive, Building A1, Palm Desert, CA 92260(760) 837-0364