The 20 Best Cellulitis Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 474 doctor with experience in Cellulitis near Lake Forest, CA. Of these, 413 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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474 providers found
    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wallace is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Wallace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    Oc Trauma Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blake Ashley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Ashley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Ashley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine

    Behdad Akbarpour MD Inc

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behdad Akbarpour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Akbarpour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Flu, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Akbarpour is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    22461 Antonio Pkwy Ste A135, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorcas Eaves is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Eaves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 440, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Brady is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kenneth K Paddie A Professional Corp

    27800 Medical Center Rd Ste 261, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brant Putnam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hospitalist Associates Of Saddleback

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 426, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Tabatabai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tabatabai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Narcolepsy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tabatabai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Dermatology

    Office

    24953 Paseo De Valencia Ste 21B, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Carlin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Carlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Melanoma, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cellulitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Frederick L.Stafford M.D. Inc.

    25431 Cabot Rd Ste 107, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Stafford is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Stafford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine

    Bryant Health P.C.

    23653 El Toro Rd Ste B, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetanus, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Family Medicine

    Moulton Family Medical Group Inc

    24432 Muirlands Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Boutros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boutros is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Advanced in Cellulitis

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mojtaba Sabahi is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Sabahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sabahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Internal Medicine

    Joanna Kopacz

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Kopacz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Kopacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Strep Throat, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. Kopacz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    Thang D Nguyen MD

    22 Odyssey Ste 265, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    24881 Alicia Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jim Seraj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Seraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Morning Sickness.

    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Cellulitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Nili N. Alai MD Inc.

    26081 Merit Cir Ste 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Searle is a primary care provider, practicing in Transplant Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Searle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Necrotizing Granuloma, and Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cellulitis?

    Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It affects the middle layer of the skin (dermis) and the tissues below. Sometimes, muscle below the skin can be affected.

    When should I see a Cellulitis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cellulitis 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 Cellulitis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cellulitis 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 Cellulitis 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 Cellulitis doctors near Lake Forest, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cellulitis 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 Cellulitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cellulitis 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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