The 20 Best Acne Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 347 doctor with experience in Acne near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 294 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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347 providers found
    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Modlin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Modlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leprosy, Acne, Psoriasis, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd # 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Cheng is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Cheilitis Glandularis, Intertrigo, and Comedones.

    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology

    Lightning Cal Healthcare Services Inc.

    1600 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glynis Ablon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Ablon is rated as a Distinguished 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 Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Acne, Actinic Keratosis, and Bowen's Disease.

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    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Acne
    Dermatology

    Office

    2121 N Sepulveda Blvd # 200, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanusi Umar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Umar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Folliculitis, Cutis Gyrata Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Acne.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne

    2001 Surgery Center LLC

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Hekmatjah is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hekmatjah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Warts, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Ava T Shamban MD Inc.

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ava T Shamban is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. T Shamban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Socal Skin And Surgery

    12555 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Erythema Nodosum, Melasma, and Membranous Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justine Seivright is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Seivright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Boils, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd # 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Hogeling is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hogeling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vascular Birthmark, Acne, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Venice Family Clinic

    2509 Pico Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Lamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine
    Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine

    Heaven On Earth Acupuncture And Wellness

    12381 Wilshire Blvd, 204, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Park is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Park is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Infertility, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Pain, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Ms. Park is board certified in Ac17151.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne

    Natanel Jourabchi MD FAAD

    9730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 215, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natanel Jourabchi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Jourabchi is rated as an Advanced 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 Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Dermatology
    Dermatology

    Office

    9150 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armand Newman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Newman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythroderma, Jock Itch, Ringworm, and Athlete's Foot. Dr. Newman is board certified in American Academy Of Dermatology.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center - Dermatology Department

    5971 Venice Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Zaghi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zaghi is rated as an Advanced 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 Acne, Melanoma, Nummular Eczema, and Female Pattern Baldness. Dr. Zaghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne

    West Los Angeles Medical Center

    5971 Venice Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalia Vlassova is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vlassova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Vlassova is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne

    West Los Angeles Medical Center

    5971 Venice Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Cavalier is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cavalier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Cavalier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acne
    Advanced in Acne

    Beverly Hills Dermatology Consultants

    433 N Camden Dr Ste 805, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Letantia Bussell is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Bussell is rated as an Advanced 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 Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Acne, Actinic Keratosis, and Oral Herpes.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Office

    6221 Wilshire Blvd Ste 220, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erma Benitez is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Comedones.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Sameer Bashey MD PLLC

    9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 414, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Bashey is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Bashey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Acne, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Syringoma.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology

    Office

    5670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 650, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pearl Grimes is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grimes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Melasma, and Tinea Versicolor.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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