The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

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The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors near San Marcos, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 139 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marilyn Wickenheiser is a Dermatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Wickenheiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Melanoma, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephan Kempiak is a Dermatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Kempiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Kempiak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Dermatology Department

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irene Buno is a Dermatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Buno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Acne, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. Buno is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Escondido Dermatology Inc. A Professional Corp.

    504 W Mission Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Chen is a Dermatologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Hemangioendothelioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Escondido Dermatology Inc. A Professional Corp.

    504 W Mission Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Ferris is a Dermatologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Ecthyma, Actinic Keratosis, Keloids, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology

    North County Endocrine Medical Group

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bailey is an Endocrinologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Stacy Smith
    Dermatology
    Dermatology

    California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute

    561 Saxony Pl Ste 102, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacy Smith is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Hyperhidrosis.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Office

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Galina Stetsenko is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stetsenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Purpura.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yan Wang is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Actinic Keratosis.

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

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Izabela Witczak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Witczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Matias is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Matias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Chronic Pain.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos

    111 Campus Way Ste 301, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haley Morton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Morton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Obesity, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Frerichs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Frerichs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity.

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

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

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis.

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

    Office

    326 S Melrose Dr Fl 2, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryam Barangi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Barangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.

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

    Medical Group Of North County Inc.

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 270, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Surfside Medical Group

    3230 Waring Ct, Ste J, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Wilkey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wilkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Dermatologist Medical Group Of North County Encinitas

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 108, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Werbel is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Werbel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Benign Chronic Pemphigus.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Stirling is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Stirling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Specialists Inc.

    3629 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronnie Youssef is a Dermatologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Alopecia Universalis, Chickenpox, and Alopecia Areata.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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