The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in La Quinta, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near La Quinta, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Desert Dermaesthetics Inc.

    47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 250, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruth Vanderplas is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Vanderplas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, Rosacea, and Nummular Eczema.

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

    Allen & Lin Inc.

    79430 Highway 111 Ste 101, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    45280 Seeley Dr Fl 3, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hessam Mahdavi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Mahdavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Curnock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Curnock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Artery Spasm, Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Lung Metastases, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Coachella Valley Care Medical Associates, Inc.

    79440 Corporate Center Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Snyder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Snyder is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Natalie Driessen MD Inc.

    44311 Monterey Ave, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Messina is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Messina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

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

    Health Care Express Medical Corporation

    42575 Washington St, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Will is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Will is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Sciatica.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    74020 Alessandro Dr Ste B, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Jabola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Jabola 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 Atopic Dermatitis, Nummular Eczema, Grover's Disease, and Spider Angioma.

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

    Carol Renke MD

    44139 Monterey Ave Ste A102, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Renke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Renke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

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

    Ronald Bush, M.D.

    44300 Monterey Ave, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Bush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Desert, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Bush 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pneumomediastinum, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bush is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Albert Anderson MD A Professional Corp

    81719 Doctor Carreon Blvd Ste F, 
    Indio, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indio, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.

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

    Office

    41120 Washington St Ste 201, 
    Bermuda Dunes, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Russell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bermuda Dunes, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Office

    41120 Washington St Ste 201, 
    Bermuda Dunes, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lawhead is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bermuda Dunes, California. Dr. Lawhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.

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

    Innercare-Coachella

    50249 Cesar Chavez St Ste K, 
    Coachella, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gladys Valdez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coachella, California. Dr. Valdez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Innercare-Coachella

    50249 Cesar Chavez St Ste K, 
    Coachella, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blala Nawurah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coachella, California. Dr. Nawurah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    42600 Mirage Rd, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Jochen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Jochen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Alnabelsi, Khaldoun, MD

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Alnabelsi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Alnabelsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Wendy E Roberts Inc

    35280 Bob Hope Dr Ste 105, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Roberts is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melasma, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    72785 Frank Sinatra Dr # 101, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Yost is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Yost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splinter Hemorrhages, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Liver Spots.

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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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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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