I am a board-certified Physician (Internist / Cosmetic Dermatologist ), Founder and Medical Director of VIP MedSpa Clinic, and have been practicing in Rancho Bernardo, California since 2002. I established VIP MedSpa Clinic in 2014 to provide a new, safe, cutting-edge, and non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatment in conjunction with weight management. I dedicate my entire practice to transforming my patients into younger, healthier, and more confident versions of themselves.
I immigrated from Iran in 1994 to pursue my medical career and advanced education. I completed my internship and residency training at Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. Then in 2002, I moved to San Diego to join the Scripps Clinic Medical Group.
About Maryam Hekmat
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the mother of twin girls who are high school seniors and getting ready to go to college next year. I am married to my husband Reza Hekmat who is a well-known dentist in Rancho Bernardo and has practiced for over 29 years.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I worked at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo from 2002-2014 and cared for over 8000 patients in our community. Currently, I am practicing as a Cosmetic Dermatologist in my private practice VIP MedSpa Clinic in Rancho Bernardo and I love striving to be an early adopter of new and safe cutting-edge technology in the ever-evolving world of Cosmetic Medicine.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Life is too short. Try to live your best and keep moving forward. Be why people believe in beautiful souls, kind hearts, and good energy. Never stop being a good person.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Expanding my current cosmetic dermatology business
Maryam Hekmat & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Vintana in Escondido, Piacere Mio Del Sur, Veranada at RB Inn
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
since 2002, over 21years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
John Clark, Founder and CEO of Global Cancer Technology
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Unicorn Jewelry ( Fred and Minoo Naseri ), Barons Market, Postal Annex in RB Vons shopping center, Edelweiss Bakery
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love working in this community because of people’s family values, intelligence, and supportive and caring personalities.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
John Clark, to discuss the new investigational medication GCT-007 in treating children’s brain cancer, having lunch at Veranda at RB inn
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love road biking and cooking at home for my family
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My work ethic and attention to detail.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My patients
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Comfort, Security
