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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Boils near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    18 providers found
      Distinguished in Boils
      Distinguished in Boils

      Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 110, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Johnson is an Urologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Advanced in Boils
      Advanced in Boils

      Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 110, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Kieley is an Urologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Kieley has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Boils
      Advanced in Boils

      J Robert West MD Inc

      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 208, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Logan Thomas is a Dermatologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Warts, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

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      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils
      525 E Plaza Dr, Suite #200, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Moats is a Dermatologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Moats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Liver Spots.

      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine
      1300 E Cypress St, Suite G1, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Albert Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine

      Central Coast Family Care Medical Associates Inc

      220 S Palisade Dr, 104b, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Desmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Desmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Boils
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Boils
      Endocrinology
      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 301, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lai is an Endocrinologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant

      J Robert West MD Inc

      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 208, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claire Wiswall is a Physician Assistant in Santa Maria, California. Ms. Wiswall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, and Boils.

      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant

      J Robert West MD Inc

      116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 208, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Santos is a Physician Assistant in Santa Maria, California. Ms. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, and Boils.

      Experienced in Boils
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Boils
      Dermatology
      2151 S College Dr Ste 105, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Dill is a Dermatologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Erythroderma, and Warts.

      Advanced in Boils
      Advanced in Boils

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      Santa Maria, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Ziemba is a Radiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ziemba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Boils
      Podiatric Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Podiatric Medicine
      699 W Tefft St, Suite A, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Clark is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Nipomo, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Gangrene, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

      Experienced in Boils
      Radiology
      Experienced in Boils
      Radiology

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      1285 Branch Mill Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mazen Ghani is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Ghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ghani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Boils
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      260 Station Way, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bala Bhat is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Bhat has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Boils
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Boils
      Nurse Practitioner

      J Robert West MD Inc

      200 Station Way, Suite E, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gabriel Porter is a Nurse Practitioner in Arroyo Grande, California. Mr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Epidural Lipomatosis, Folliculitis, and Boils.

      Experienced in Boils
      Podiatric Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Boils
      Podiatric Medicine | Orthopedics

      Scott E Adams Dpm Inc

      310 S Halcyon Rd, Suite 101, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Adams is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Boils?

      A boil is an infection that affects groups of hair follicles and nearby skin tissue.

      Related conditions include folliculitis, an inflammation of one or more hair follicles, and carbunculosis, a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles.

      When should I see a Boils doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Boils doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Boils doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Boils doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Boils doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Boils doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Boils doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Boils doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Boils doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Boils doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Boils doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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