The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in aliso viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 231 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near aliso viejo, CA. Of these, 215 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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231 providers found
    Elite in Alopecia Areata
    Elite in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Macedonian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Mesinkovska is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mesinkovska is rated as an Elite 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 Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis, and Vitiligo. Dr. Mesinkovska is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral required

    Jennifer Channual MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Channual is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Channual is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Channual is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Nili N. Alai MD Inc.

    26081 Merit Cir Ste 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ally Alain is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Alain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Oral Herpes. Dr. Alain is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Children's Medical Group Inc

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 571, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Lee is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Hypomelanotic Disorder. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Channual MD Inc.

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cameron Trodello is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Trodello 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 Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita, Ambras Syndrome, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Trodello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required

    Office

    24953 Paseo De Valencia Ste 21B, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Carlin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Carlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Melanoma, and Spirurida Infections. Dr. Carlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required

    OC Dermatology

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorrie Klein is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tufted Angioma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, and Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond 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 High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Hypertension. Dr. Richmond is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Fightlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fightlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Vertigo, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Fightlin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Fightlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blanca Bisuna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bisuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Oral Herpes. Dr. Bisuna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Planned Parenthoodorange Etc

    26137 La Paz Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mayra Schulte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Urethritis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Schulte is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Kim Tang MD Inc

    23832 Rockfield Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kim Tang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Contact Dermatitis, Warts, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis. Dr. Tang is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral required

    Ira Bell, MD

    23832 Rockfield Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Azin Meshkinpour is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Meshkinpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Meshkinpour is board certified in American Board Dermatology. Dr. Meshkinpour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required

    Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hege Grande-Sarpa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Grande-Sarpa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Acne, and Sunburn. Dr. Grande-Sarpa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required
    31852 Coast Highway, Suite 300, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Goldberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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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