The 20 Best Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Hinds is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hinds is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Eschar, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veronica Shi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Genevieve Kaunitz is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kaunitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

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    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taraneh Paravar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Paravar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Wong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, and Mycosis Fungoides.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    5222 Balboa Ave Fl 5, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Celano is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Celano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Comedones, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charisse Orme is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Orme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rawaa Almukhtar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Almukhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Fetal Cystic Hygroma.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elina Shustef is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shustef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Extramammary Paget Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Somharn Saekow is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saekow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    9339 Genesee Ave # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brook Brouha is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brouha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    9095 Rio San Diego Dr # 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Riley is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Riley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 46 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. Riley is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 850, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Gonzales is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    9898 Genesee Ave Fl 5, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Akhiyat is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Akhiyat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Tufted Angioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 850, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Chang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Eschar, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 850, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Nash is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Fetal Cystic Hygroma.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Azadeh Shirazi MD Inc.

    7301 Girard Ave Ste 202, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Azadeh Shirazi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shirazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Warts.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hulya Omran is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Ms. Omran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Liver Spots.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Dorschner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dorschner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Kevin W. Broder M. D. Incorporated

    8899 University Center Ln Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Jaeger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jaeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Epidermal Nevus, Legius Syndrome, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus?

    Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is a skin condition characterized by an abnormally dark, noncancerous skin patch (nevus) that is composed of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It is present from birth (congenital) or is noticeable soon after birth. The nevus may be small in infants, but it will usually grow at the same rate the body grows and will eventually be at least 40 cm (15.75 inches) across. The nevus can appear anywhere on the body, but it is more often found on the trunk or limbs. The color ranges from tan to black and can become darker or lighter over time. The surface of a nevus can be flat, rough, raised, thickened, or bumpy; the surface can vary in different regions of the nevus, and it can change over time. The skin of the nevus is often dry and prone to irritation and itching (dermatitis). Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) can occur within the nevus. There is often less fat tissue under the skin of the nevus; the skin may appear thinner there than over other areas of the body.

    When should I see a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near La Jolla, 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 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 Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 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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