HI, MY NAME IS… Dr. Karan Lal and I am the only double board certified, and fellowship trained adult pediatric and cosmetic dermatologist in the country and I’m in your backyard!
I’VE LIVED IN PHOENIX FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… I can be outside all year round. I hail from NYC, and I was tired of shoveling snow.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… looking at animal videos on Instagram, working at work, working at home, exercising, watching tv, and making fun videos about skincare and dermatology!
MY FAMILY IS… in NYC! Both my parents and my brother live in Queens. My work family is my family here and I am excited to meet new people and make new friends.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… fruit! I eat five to 10 servings a day!
MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY IS… “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” It makes me feel happy and reminds me of why family is important.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a pediatrician. I didn’t do this, but I am a pediatric dermatologist, so I came close enough! Pediatricians are god’s gift to earth.
THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… “Hot in Herre” by Nelly!
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… My mom. She came to this country and made me who I am. She sacrificed a lot to make me and my life possible.
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… “The Sweater Weather” SNL skit.
THE PERFECT DAY… starts with drinking coffee and enjoying my day at work. Then I would go work out and end my day playing with my bird and watching tv.
MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… AZ Exotic Bird Rescue. Learn more at azexoticbirdrescue.org.
MY LIFE IS… busy but fun. I love what I do, and I love staying busy. I am a leader in my field, and I hope to pave the way for up-and-coming medical students and residents.
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… my razor scooter that I received as a kid. It was a thing – my thing. It was fun and I used it to its potential.
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… a trip to the Maldives! Give me the huts on the water, please!
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received… you can’t worry about things out of your control. Own what you can control and run with it
