What Makes us Different
Cultura are experts in treating diverse skin types.
Pioneers in Skin-of-Color Dermatology
Co-founder Dr. Eliot Battle helped pioneer the first lasers FDA approved for darker skin, and that research guides every treatment we perform.
25 Years of Experience
More than 250,000 treatments performed in Washington, DC, across every skin tone we see.
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery in One Practice
Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kelly Bolden leads our surgical team, so cosmetic and surgical care stay in one place.
Meet Our Experts
Cultura is led by its CEO and co-founder, a dermatologist whose Harvard research helped make lasers safe for skin of color, and by a double board-certified plastic surgeon, both practicing in Washington, DC.
Dr. Eliot Battle, MD
CEO and Co-Founder
Cosmetic Dermatologist
CEO and co-founder of Cultura, internationally recognized as one of the foremost cosmetic dermatologists and laser experts in the world. As a National Institutes of Health research scholar, Dr. Battle was part of the Harvard research team that pioneered the diode and Nd:YAG lasers, the first to become FDA approved for darker skin. He holds the Innovations in Skin of Color Dermatology Award from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
Dr. Kelly Bolden, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified
Plastic Surgeon
Double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, serving Washington, DC since 2011. Dr. Bolden trained at Baylor College of Medicine, Emory University and UT Southwestern, then in microsurgery at Mercy Medical Center, with a focus on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. She is an Assistant Professor at Howard University Hospital and develops an individual care plan for every patient.
Real Results, Every Skin Tone
Before and after photographs of patients treated at our Washington, DC practice, across dermatology and plastic surgery. View the full gallery
Cosmetic Dermatology Services
At Cultura, we are honored that our 23-year reputation has us respected as one of the top cosmetic dermatology, laser, and plastic surgery practices in the nation. We celebrate differences, approach everyone as unique individuals, and take pride in our unparalleled expertise. We know that excellence is best acquired through knowledge, dedicated focus, passion, and repetition. At Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Center, we focus on these major treatment categories:
Plastic Surgery Services
Cultura Plastic Surgery, led by the esteemed Dr. Kelly M. Bolden MD, FACS, stands as a premier destination for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Washington, DC. Renowned for her expertise in breast procedures, Dr. Bolden combines her extensive academic background and advanced surgical training to deliver exceptional patient care. As Medical Director, she ensures that each patient receives personalized, compassionate treatment, reflecting her dedication to serving diverse communities. Located at 5301 Wisconsin Ave NW, Cultura Plastic Surgery offers a wide range of services, from body contouring to advanced microsurgery, positioning itself as a leader in the field. Discover the difference at Cultura, where excellence in plastic surgery meets a commitment to individualized care.
