The 20 Best Comedones Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Comedones near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 108 are Experienced and 34 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Comedones
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    1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    310-829-0260
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    English
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    Joseph Zikry is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zikry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Universal Acquired Melanosis. Dr. Zikry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Soraya Azzawi
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Soraya Azzawi
    Dermatology
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    UCLA Health

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-3376
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    Soraya Azzawi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Azzawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Tufted Angioma. Dr. Azzawi is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. David M. Stoll
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. David M. Stoll
    Dermatology
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    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-453-4071
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Stoll is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, and Contact Dermatitis. Dr. Stoll is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Divya Sachdev
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Divya Sachdev
    Dermatology
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    2216 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-829-9099
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    English
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    Divya Sachdev is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Advanced in Comedones
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    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-3376
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    English
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    Caroline Opene is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Opene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Melasma. Dr. Opene is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Tanya Kormeili
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Tanya Kormeili
    Dermatology
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    Tanya Kormeili MD PC

    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 640, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    310-526-8301
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    English
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    Tanya Kormeili is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kormeili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots. Dr. Kormeili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones
    Advanced in Comedones
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    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-West Los Angeles

    11620 Wilshire Blvd Ste 102, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    310-385-3300
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brandon Cohen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones
    Advanced in Comedones
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    La Laser Center PC A Professional Medical Corporation

    10884 Santa Monica Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    310-446-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Drayer is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Drayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythroderma, Comedones, Keloids, and Molluscum Contagiosum. Dr. Drayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones
    Advanced in Comedones
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    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-6911
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    English
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    Mehdi Farshchian is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Farshchian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Hemangioma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Farshchian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Paul C. Levins
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Paul C. Levins
    Dermatology
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    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-6911
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    Paul Levins is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Levins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Levins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Mengjun Hu
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Comedones

    Dr. Mengjun Hu
    Dermatology
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-6911
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    English
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    Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Ronald J. Hale
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Ronald J. Hale
    Dermatology
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    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 810, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    310-393-0739
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    Ronald Hale is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Contact Dermatitis, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Jodie S. Raffi
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Jodie S. Raffi
    Dermatology
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    1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    310-829-0260
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    Jodie Raffi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Raffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Pemphigoid Gestationis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Raffi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones
    Experienced in Comedones
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    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-954-9501
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    Parrish Sadeghi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Sadeghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Cossette Joy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Cossette Joy
    Dermatology
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    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-954-9501
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    Cossette Joy is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Joy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Joy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones
    Experienced in Comedones
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    Richard G. Bennett, MD

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-315-0171
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elisabeth Shim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Actinic Keratosis, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Shim is board certified in American Board Dermatology. Dr. Shim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones
    Experienced in Comedones
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    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-3376
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    Lawrence Kuklinski is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuklinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Kuklinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones
    Experienced in Comedones
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    Jeffrey L. Sebastian M D Inc.

    1260 15th St Ste 709, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-4433
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    Quynhtrang Sebastian is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sebastian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Granuloma Annulare, Keloids, Actinic Keratosis, and Comedones. Dr. Sebastian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones
    Experienced in Comedones
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    Santa Monica Dermatology Group

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 990W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-829-4484
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    Adriana Schmidt is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kerion Celsi, Ecthyma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Lina Saeed
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Comedones

    Dr. Lina Saeed
    Dermatology
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    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-3376
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    English
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    Lina Saeed is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Comedones. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 do I find the best Comedones doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    You can find a Comedones doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    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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