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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Comedones near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 117 are Experienced and 35 are Advanced.

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    152 providers found
      Advanced in Comedones
      Advanced in Comedones
      1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Zikry is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zikry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Liver Spots. Dr. Zikry is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300E, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Stoll is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Comedones, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, and Contact Dermatitis. Dr. Stoll is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jodie Raffi is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Raffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Pemphigoid Gestationis, and Cavernous Lymphangioma. Dr. Raffi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 990W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Litak is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Litak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Ecthyma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Oral Herpes, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Litak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Experienced in Comedones
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Parrish Sadeghi is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Sadeghi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Experienced in Comedones
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 990W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Colman is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Ecthyma, Syringoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma. Dr. Colman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cossette Joy is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Joy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Joy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      2216 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 101, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ritu Batra is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Impetigo, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Experienced in Comedones
      1301 20th Street, Suite 570, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elisabeth Shim is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Actinic Keratosis, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Shim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 101, 
      Marina Del Rey, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nita Patel is a Dermatologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Advanced in Comedones

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1070, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Viraat Patel is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Advanced in Comedones

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1070, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mehdi Farshchian is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Farshchian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Advanced in Comedones

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1070, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Caroline Opene is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Opene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Melanoma, and Melasma.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 510, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Advanced in Comedones

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 510, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcia Hogeling is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hogeling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vascular Birthmark, Acne, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

      Soraya Azzawi
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology | Rheumatology
      Experienced in Comedones
      Dermatology | Rheumatology

      UCLA Health

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Soraya Azzawi is a Rheumatologist and a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Azzawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Tufted Angioma.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      2216 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 101, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Divya Sachdev is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Sachdev is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology

      Tanya Kormeili MD PC

      2811 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 640, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tanya Kormeili is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kormeili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carol Cheng is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Cheilitis Glandularis, Comedones, and Intertrigo.

      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Comedones
      Dermatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 216, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Levins is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Levins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Comedones?

      Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are one type of acne. They are found at the opening of skin pores. A solid core can often be seen in the middle of the small bump. Comedones are called open or closed based on whether the surface is disrupted (open) or intact (closed). Open comedones are blackheads and closed comedones are whiteheads.

      When should I see a Comedones doctor near Santa Monica, 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 a Comedones doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Comedones doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Comedones doctors near Santa Monica, 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 a Comedones doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Comedones doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Comedones 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 a Comedones doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Comedones 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 Comedones 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 Comedones doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Comedones 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 a Comedones doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Comedones 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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