The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in rancho santa margarita, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 186 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near rancho santa margarita, CA. Of these, 174 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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186 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 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Macedonian
    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.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (4.1 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.

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

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shireen Guide is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Guide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Erythroderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. Dr. Guide 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 
     (4.6 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

    Planned Parenthoodorange Etc

    26137 La Paz Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.9 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.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral required

    Jennifer Channual MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.4 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 
     (6.4 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.

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

    James T Wang MD Inc

    29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Keloids, and Warts. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Practice
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Practice

    West Dermatology Rancho Santa Margarita

    22032 El Paseo Ste 220, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kara Kane is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Erythroderma, Warts, Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, and Spirurida Infections. Dr. Kane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Rancho Santa Margarita

    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjan Karimbadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karimbadi 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 Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Office

    23052 Alicia Pkwy Ste H, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Friehling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Friehling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and High Cholesterol.

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

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Practice
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Practice

    Marjan Pedarsani, MD

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjan Pedarsani is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pedarsani 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Avenue, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuy Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Acne, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

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

    Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enelyn Canio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Canio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    22621 Lake Forest Drive, Suite D1, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nusrat Ahsan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright 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 Papular Urticaria, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.4 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.

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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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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 rancho santa margarita, 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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