The 20 Best Acne Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Acne near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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123 providers found
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curt Vogel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Vogel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen O'brien is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Hemangioma, and Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    North Coast Family Medical Group, Inc.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Coccydynia, Acne, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne

    Christine Clotfelter, D.O., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Clotfelter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Clotfelter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Clotfelter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Clotfelter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Kevin W. Broder M. D. Incorporated

    8899 University Center Ln Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arisa Ortiz is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Acne, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Ortiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group-Del Mar

    2600 Via De La Valle, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Tsai is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Del Mar, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Purpura. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acne
    Internal Medicine

    John H. Clancy, Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Clancy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Galina Stetsenko is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stetsenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Stetsenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acne
    Distinguished in Acne
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Gallo is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gallo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, and Pustules. Dr. Gallo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Duck, Craig Steven M.D.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Duck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Duck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Duck is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Amy Kakimoto, M.D., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Kakimoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kakimoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Kakimoto is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Richard Payne, M.D., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Payne is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Solana Beach

    380 Stevens Ave Ste 100, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Lester is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Lester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Carlsbad Medical Offices

    6860 Encinas Avenue, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janith Seidel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Seidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Male Genital Sores, Thalassemia, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Monica Perlman MD Inc.

    1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 211, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maisa Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemosiderosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, High Cholesterol, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine

    Well Being Health Inc.

    5930 Priestly Dr, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yoo Chong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Chong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne
    Referral may be required

    Del Mar Med A Medical Corp.

    12395 El Camino Real Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Eastlack is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Eastlack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Izadpanah is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Izadpanah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Actinic Keratosis, and Spider Angioma. Dr. Izadpanah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Carlsbad Jefferson

    2910 Jefferson St, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Korff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Korff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Korff is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Korff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Acne?

    Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." Whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed bumps or patches of skin (such as cysts) may develop.

    When should I see an Acne doctor near Encinitas, 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 an Acne doctor near Encinitas, 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 Acne doctors near Encinitas, 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 Acne doctors near Encinitas, 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 an Acne doctor near Encinitas, 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 Acne doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acne 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 an Acne doctor near Encinitas, 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 Acne 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 Acne 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 Acne doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

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