An exciting new chapter in the Las Vegas Dermatology® story begins November 2, 2026, when the fabulous Dr. Desiree Morris starts seeing patients. In case you missed her welcome event, check out our Day of Beauty Party for Dr. Morris reel, “an Open House with Food, Raffles, Specials and More”.
Vegas Inc. recognized me as one of their 2026 Top Docs 👨⚕️, it was a peer vote and I am pleased to be included in the Dermatology category. At Las Vegas Dermatology®, we live our mission to provide, “For a Healthier & More Beautiful Life” since I founded the company in 2007. Book your appointment today by clicking the link or with the QR Code below; see one of our 8 providers or 2 Laser Aestheticians- each of whom is quite simply, “Top” in every way 💁🏻♂️ If you or someone you know has Atopic Eczema, Hidradenitis, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Hives/Urticaria or Vitiligo- we are running multiple clinical trials, reach out and ask us if you qualify!
On a more personal note, the last few weeks have included some experiences that reinforced my belief in why consistent effort matters, whether in skin care or life, below are those examples:
Shaka Senghor headlined my parents’ charity event a decade ago, speaking on mass incarceration and prison reform- signing his inspirational book, “Writing my Wrongs”. Nearly a year to the day of when we first met, I heard Shaka speak again October 7, 2026 at the Las Vegas Mob Museum, about his new book, “How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons.” A Detroit native, Shaka could have been a classmate of mine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, as he had early dreams of being a physician before his life fell apart as a consequence of a difficult upbringing and abusive home leading to the worst day of his life while selling drugs in a deal gone wrong, he shot and killed a man at age 19. The worst of the worst while incarcerated, a thug who continued to spiral in prison after initial lock up, Shaka searched his soul and changed his life from serving 7 of his 19 prison years in solitary confinement as a convicted murderer to becoming a goal-oriented thinker, activist, scholar, author, playwright and professor. Featured on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and known as one of Oprah Winfrey’s top 5 interviewees, Shaka spoke for an hour at the museum, took questions and allowed us to learn from his mistakes in an inspirational evening full of lessons in overcoming adversity.
Some of team LVDerm attended, but we were unable to purchase Shaka’s new book at the event because they were sold out. Anybody interested in turning their life around, nervous about going to prison or looking for a better way forward should digest Shaka’s material. We have stayed in touch since speaking at The Greenberg Center charity event in Colorado Springs, Colorado and after his Mob Museum interview, we enjoyed a spirited conversation about Detroit, dedication, decisions and impact at Le Thai, my favorite Thai spot in downtown Las Vegas.
After enjoying Vegas’ best Thai food with Shaka, I headed back to AKA Thailand 🇹🇭 in Phuket where my trainer, Kru Nut @jirawatthammachot (sporting a Derm Bros® hat 🧢 pre-fight 🥋) dismantled his opponent via knockout 2 minutes into his 101st Muay Thai fight. I’d never seen my friend fight before, but I was inspired by his performance and felt blessed to be included in his pre-fight ritual. The AKA experience is a gift to myself where I am consistently challenged to get out of my comfort zone with a diverse group of attendees from around the world at all fitness levels. Some AKA Thailand campers exercise 8+ hours/day for a year- doing Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Swimming, Weights, Yoga, + 2 daily 2hr Group Training Sessions- you should join them 🫶🏻. Daily practice + longer AKA visits are in my future as I am inspired by the work required to improve and have visited AKA 12 different times now in the past 3 years 👊🏻 🏋️ 🏝️.
Before delivering 2 talks at the DASIL meeting in Kochi, India, an international dermatology meeting, where I serve as a board member, I visited Mumbai. My Dermatologist friend from Bangalore, Dr. Chytra Anand gave me a tour guide, who gave me a guide, who gave me a guide named Govind, who grew up in the slums and used to work in the sewer cleaning excrement, real 💩, when he dropped out of school at age 12. Govind found soccer ⚽️ went back to school at 14, founded an NGO, met David Beckham and now uses his love of soccer to help kids with disabilities.
I took an all-day tour of Mumbai with Govind including their holy caves carved by hand, Bollywood (where I learned an Indian dance), the laundry, and the slums where he still lives. People live, eat, defecate, and sleep in the same 1 room house. Govind sleeps outside because there’s not enough room on the floor in their 1 bedroom place for the 4 other people their belongings and him- there are no beds. The laundry he took me to is an outdoor, wash by hand, hang to dry, 5 story outdoor affair where the community sends their laundry to get clean- it takes a day because of the outdoor drying process and longer if it rains.
A massive terrorist attack happened in Mumbai 18 years ago (175 killed, 300 injured) by the Pakistan-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and security remains tight- it’s everywhere including bag screening similar to our airports for the hotel and additional steps where they scan under cars and look in car trunks for bombs (this also happened in Kochi). Metal detectors are necessary to get into the hotel, some shops, sights and even Starbucks, which has its own security guards; now that’s a Latte 💁🏻♂️. Staying at my Mumbai Hotel (Taj Palace) the same time as me was Secretary of State Marco Rubio; he laid a wreath at the hotel’s memorial for the victims of the 26/11, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack. Although I didn’t meet the secretary, I did ask his secret service detail if they had room for one more at their supper table- they did not. 🙏🏻
There are no success shortcuts; the secret to life is putting in the work and sometimes, if you’re lucky, getting the reward. Find what makes you smile 😃. Set your goals, achieve them, accept what you can’t control and get outside your comfort zone (consider visiting India for this one), and if you want to look your best and need dermatologic care, we are working hard to make sure there are always the most up to date treatments and room for you here at Las Vegas Dermatology®.
Dr. Vegas
H.L. Greenberg, M.D. is Dr. Vegas, the founder of Las Vegas Dermatology®, ½ of the Derm Bros®, a Muay Thai enthusiast, Skier, World Traveler, Videographer, YouTuber
and President of the Las Vegas Dermatology Foundation– a 501c3 providing for a Healthier and More Beautiful Life, using Dermatology as the Inspiration.
