Meet the Staff
At Kouros Azar, M.D.’s cosmetic surgery practice in Thousand Oaks, his highly trained staff members take a caring and compassionate approach to cosmetic treatment. They work together to create positive experiences for our patients. From the initial consultation to pre-operative care, surgery and aftercare, we ensure that patients feel safe, comfortable and completely satisfied.
If you are considering cosmetic treatment, we welcome your questions and concerns. Request a consultation with Dr. Azar to discuss the possibilities. Or, you can call our office at (805) 373-7073 and one of our knowledgeable, friendly staff members will schedule your appointment.
Krista Bostic, RN BSN
Krista our Registered Nurse received her first Bachelors degree in Psychology and then went on to get her Bachelors degree in Nursing from California State University, Northridge, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Krista then began working for Cedars Sinai Medical Center as a medical/surgical nurse for 2 years, but couldn’t resist her interest in cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation. Krista has now joined our team at Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa where she performs the multiple laser procedures we offer at the office along with Profound and Secret RF. In Krista’s free time she enjoys stand up paddle boarding, wake surfing, and snowboarding. She loves all action sports and being outdoors.
Nicole Hirschman, Medical Esthetician
Nicole has worked extensively with dermatologists to understand the best way to treat a variety of skin conditions. With an emphasis on meticulous care and personalized attention, she customizes each facial to suit clients’ needs and preferences. She targets your skincare goals and promotes a healthy, young-looking complexion. Nicole incorporates cutting-edge technology into your treatments such as derma-exfoliation, chemical peels, oxygen, LED light, and microcurrent. She is known for her detailed extractions and personal attention to each client’s needs. Nicole’s cutting edge treatments will truly change the way you look at skincare.
On her downtime she enjoys being with her family and friends, running, hiking, and giving back to the community through various charity organizations.
Vanessa Self, Patient Care Coordinator
Vanessa has been in the medical profession for over 30 years and has been a part of the team for over 9 years now. You will meet Vanessa during your initial consultation with Dr. Azar. She will discuss your plastic surgery needs, priorities and help you arrange whatever help you need at home to make your procedure or surgery a pleasant experience. She will also be your point of contact throughout your care for any non-medical issues such as fees, scheduling, travel arrangements and so on. Vanessa has also experienced Dr. Azar’s care personally as she has undergone his SmartSkin C02 laser, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and JUVÉDERM® treatments. She is happy to discuss her personal experiences with you. It is very important to her that you feel special and well taken care of during your initial visit and through your surgery experience. During Vanessa’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family, enjoys live music, the beach and visiting local wineries. Please feel free to email her at any time to discuss any questions that you may have at [email protected]
Morgan Roos, Front Office Coordinator
Lisa Drake, Medical Assistant
She joined our team in September 2016, where she has excelled in managing the back office and performing treatments, such as Coolsculpting. Lisa attended Coolsculpting University in 2018, and returned back to a Masters class with CSU this year. She was invited to attend due to the high volume of treatments being performed in our office. Patients have been very satisfied with their results, and continue to refer their friends and family. She also helps with our surgical patients, in preparing them for surgery, and taking care of them afterwards.
Lisa is planning on returning back to school this Fall to further her education and career at Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa. She will be working on her Nursing degree. On her downtime she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, reading books, making arts and crafts with her youngest son, and watching her oldest son play soccer. Her philosophy is to treat everyone who steps into this office as if they are family, while maintaining a professional relationship.