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  • Dermatology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 47 years of experience
  • Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology 16400 Lark Ave Ste 300, Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • (408) 358-5757

Brief Intro

Patrick Bitter, Jr., M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in non-surgical treatments to improve skin health and delay aging and anti-aging medicine. He is the founder of Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology and maintains medical practices in Los Gatos, CA (Silicon Valley) and Beverly Hills, CA. He graduated from the University of California with highest honors in Biology. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Bitter is regarded as the pioneer in the use of pulsed light technology for skin rejuvenation. He is the developer of the acclaimed FotoFacial procedure using pulsed light to rejuvenate aged skin. He has authored several groundbreaking scientific papers on the use of pulsed light for skin rejuvenation. He is a sought after lecturer and teacher and has taught over six thousand physicians worldwide in the use of pulsed light. San Jose Sharks Team Dermatologist Dr. Bitter has been featured as a celebrity dermatologist on ABCs Extreme Makeover. He is a member of several professional societies including Fellowship in the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and ASLMS. Dr. Bitter has been a consultant to the medical laser device industry and to nutritional and anti-aging companies. He is in demand as a speaker, physican trainer, and educator of proven and new emerging technologies. He is also a long standing member of his community, an accomplished triathlete, husband, father and grandfather to three much loved grandchildren. In 2018 he was selected as a finalist for Global Aesthetic Awards Dermatologist of the Year!

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Stanford University School of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Stanford University School of Medicine - 1982

University of California - 1978

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 16400 Lark Ave Ste 300, Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Dermatology
  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99