The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near Castro Valley, CA. Of these, 119 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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126 providers found
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Gesmundo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Gesmundo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ling Xu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jade Bito is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Bito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaarel Kaljot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Kaljot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    20400 Lake Chabot Rd # 202, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Crockett is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Hayward Pharmacy

    27212 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nidhi Johri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Johri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Hayward Pharmacy

    27212 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Mehta is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Hayward Pharmacy

    27212 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Sharifi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Union City Medical Center

    3555 Whipple Rd, 1st Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Chun is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Chun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Keloids, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Chun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente Ncal

    3555 Whipple Rd, 
    Union City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Hisaw is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Hisaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Acne, Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, and Dowling-Meara Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente Union City Medical Offices

    3555 Whipple Road, First Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eunice Tsai is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Acne, Keloids, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Hill Physicians Medical Group Ppo Program

    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Steinhoff is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Steinhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis, Pustules, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology

    Office

    2305 Camino Ramon Ste 270, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Qoubaitary is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Qoubaitary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Chronic Pain Management At Pleasanton Medical Offices

    7601 Stoneridge Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lee is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His clinical expertise encompasses Keloids, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Jerome R. Potozkin, M.D.

    600 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 102, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Potozkin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Potozkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2305 Camino Ramon Ste 100, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ma Egasani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Egasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    2557 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Cabral is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Cabral is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Comedones, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    5095 Telegraph Ave., Suite B, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harvind Chahal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Chahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Acne, and Melanoma. Dr. Chahal is board certified in Dermatology - Board Certified. Dr. Chahal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Alopecia Areata?

    Alopecia areata is a common disorder that causes hair loss. "Alopecia" is a Latin term that means baldness, and "areata" refers to the patchy nature of the hair loss that is typically seen with this condition.

    When should I see an Alopecia Areata doctor near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata doctor near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata doctors near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata doctors near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata doctor near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Alopecia Areata 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 Alopecia Areata doctor near Castro Valley, 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 Alopecia Areata 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 Alopecia Areata 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 Alopecia Areata doctors near Castro Valley, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Alopecia Areata 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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