The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in Santa Ana, CA

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The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors near Santa Ana, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 378 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near Santa Ana, CA. Of these, 353 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Alopecia Areata
    Elite in Alopecia Areata

    UCI Health Newport Beach

    2161 San Joaquin Hills Rd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natasha Mesinkovska is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Mesinkovska is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis, and Vitiligo.

    Distinguished in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katerina Yale is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Yale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Melasma.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Uc Irvine Health Medical Group-Tustin Fam Med

    1451 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Kraus is a Dermatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Kraus has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Alopecia Areata, and Vulvectomy.

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

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Santa Ana

    1212 W 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiffany Prachachalerm is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Prachachalerm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Food Allergy. Dr. Prachachalerm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    17601 17th Street, Suite 110, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wieke Liem is a Dermatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Liem 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 Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Liem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    17601 17th Street, Suite 110, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Applebaum is a Dermatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Applebaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Grover's Disease, Warts, and Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini. Dr. Applebaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Linden is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Linden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janellen Smith is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ladan Straker is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Straker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Malignant Hypertension.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Pediatrics

    Pediatric Dermatology Of Orange County PC

    3500 Barranca Pkwy Ste 160, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandie Metz is a Pediatrics provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Metz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Urticaria Pigmentosa, Molluscum Contagiosum, Perioral Dermatitis, and Comedones.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Southern California Dermatology, Inc.

    1125 E 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Soung is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Soung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Alopecia Areata.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Southern California Dermatology Inc

    1125 E 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Baron is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Baron has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Purpura.

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

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Fajardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fajardo has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Oc Urgent Care Medical Group

    4720 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Salem has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata

    Office

    1122 E Lincoln Ave Ste 105, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Sandhu is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Hypomelanotic Disorder.

    Carlos A. Sobral
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sobral has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and COVID-19. Dr. Sobral is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilanthi Gunawardane is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gunawardane has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Trichoepithelioma. Dr. Gunawardane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Cardiology Consultants Of Newport Medical Group Inc

    250 Newport Center Dr Ste M101, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bita Bagheri is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Rheumatology Wells Medical Office Building

    10061 Adams Ave Ste 103, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamal Saleh is a Dermatologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Blue Harbor Dermatology Inc.

    1501 Superior Ave Ste 115, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Belasco is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Belasco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Eschar, and Pustules.

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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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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