The 20 Best Alopecia Areata Doctors Near Me in Summerville, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Alopecia Areata near Summerville, SC. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Joseph Mathews
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Endocrinology

    Palmetto Primary Care And Specialty Physicians

    1101 Old Trolley Rd Ste 300, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mathews is an Endocrinologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Mathews has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Obesity in Children.

    Manuel A. Canales
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At Nexton Medical Park

    5500 Front Street, Suite 440, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Manuel Valdebran, M.D. is originally from San Salvador, El Salvador. He received his medical degree from Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador. He completed a pre-residency internship in Pediatric Dermatology at Benjamin Bloom Children's Hospital in San Salvador. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Hospital Padre Billini in Santo Domingo, followed by Dermatology Residency at Instituto Dermatologico ""Dr. Huberto Bogaert Diaz"" in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he served as chief resident. He then completed a Visiting Fellowship in Dermatopathology at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York, followed by a visiting scholarship in Dermatopathology at the University of California San Francisco. This was followed by three years spent in assisting research studies at Beckman Laser Institute and the Department of Dermatology at the University of California Irvine in several areas such as non-invasive optical imaging, eosinophil biology, immunobulous diseases, dermatopathology, artificial intelligence, and solar ultraviolet exposure.". Dr. Canales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are St. Anthony's Fire, Erysipelas, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata

    Derrington Dermatology

    1235 Nexton Pkwy Unit B, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Derrington is a Dermatologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Derrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Malignant Hypertension, Female Pattern Baldness, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians-Summerville

    213 W 4th North St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Castellone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Castellone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Palmetto Primary And Specialty Care Physicians

    809 N Cedar St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caisson Hogue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Hogue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians - Oakbrook

    90 Springview Ln Ste A, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Stolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Stolin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    William R. Bigelow
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Internal Medicine

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Carnes Crossroads

    2000 1st Ave, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William R. Bigelow is an internal medicine physician with a focus on primary care. His clinical interests are diabetes, hypertension, and preventive medicine. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency training at the University of Wisconsin. Born and raised in South Carolina, he feels privileged to be caring for the people of the Lowcountry. Dr. Bigelow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Sciatica.

    Anne H. Leclercq
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology | General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At North Area Medical Pavilion

    8992 University Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anne LeClercq grew up in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She then worked in Fairfax, Virginia for four years as a medical consultant before attending medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medical at the University of Virginia and a dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She now sees patients in Mount Pleasant and North Charleston. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the South Carolina Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology. Her special interests include general, surgical and pediatric dermatology. Dr. Leclercq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Hives, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Renee D. Straub
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At North Area Medical Pavilion

    8992 University Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Renee Straub is originally from western Pennsylvania, and graduated from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She subsequently received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her dermatology residency at Penn State Hershey.Dr. Straub is currently a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Charleston Dermatological Society, as well as the Women's Dermatologic Society. Her interests include skin cancer as well as medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. Dr. Straub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Extramammary Paget Disease, and Bowen's Disease.

    Distinguished in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Alopecia Areata
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians-Laurel St.

    507 N Laurel St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Montoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

    133 E 1st North St Ste 5, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Keller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Dorchester Medical Associates

    102 Harth Pl, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jan Burger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    PPCP Specialty Physicians LLC

    3495 Iron Horse Rd, 
    Ladson, SC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Averill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Averill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

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

    PPCP Specialty Physicians LLC

    3495 Iron Horse Rd, 
    Ladson, SC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katalina Funke is an Internal Medicine provider in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Funke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Cushing's syndrome.

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

    Office

    1101 Old Trolley Rd Ste 100, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frampton Henderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension.

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

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC

    1516 Old Trolley Rd Ste 101, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Herman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    5401 Netherby Ln Ste 1202, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Yarbrough is a Dermatologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    9295 Medical Plaza Dr Ste B, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Hull is a Dermatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Ecthyma, Comedones, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alopecia Areata
    Dermatology

    Office

    5401 Netherby Ln Ste 1202, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Sullivan is a Dermatologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

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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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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 Summerville, SC?

    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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