Lena Kirakosian, M.S.N., F.N.P-C
Nurse Practitioner & Master Injector

Dermatology Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner & USC Faculty Member

Lena Kirakosian brings over three decades of distinguished medical experience to NU Med Spa, combining deep expertise in medical dermatology, cellular biology, and emergency care. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with deep clinical roots in Westlake Village, Lena offers patients an elite level of diagnostic skill and artistic precision in skin health and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

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Academic Distinction & USC Medical Leadership

Lena’s career is anchored in top-tier medical academia and clinical instruction. After earning her degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from California State University, Northridge, she completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at the prestigious University of Southern California (USC). In addition to treating patients, Lena served as a faculty member at the USC School of Nursing teaching critical care, and spent 15 years practicing family medicine for the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

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Advanced Dermatology & Patient-Centered Care

Since entering private dermatology practice in Westlake Village in 2013, Lena has combined her background in cellular biology with modern aesthetic science to deliver natural, long-lasting skin transformations. Backed by more than 22 years of hands-on experience in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care, Lena is widely recognized for her meticulous commitment to patient safety, structural skin integrity, and personalized treatment plans.

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Core Areas of Clinical Focus

• Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dermatology: Advanced non-surgical treatments for anti-aging, structural skin tightening, and complexion renewal.

• Cellular Skin Health: Utilizing a cellular biology foundation to design targeted, long-term rejuvenation protocols.

• Clinical Safety & Precision: Over two decades of critical care and emergency medicine experience guaranteeing uncompromised safety standards​

Education, Credentials & Academic Faculty Roles

• Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, FNP) – University of Southern California (USC)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – University of Southern California (USC)

• Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Biology – California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

• Keck School of Medicine of USC – Family Medicine Practitioner & Department Faculty Member

• USC School of Nursing – Former Faculty Member (Critical Care Nursing)