The 20 Best Hidradenitis Suppurativa Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Hidradenitis Suppurativa Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Hidradenitis Suppurativa near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bard Cosman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cosman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

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

    Swati Kannan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    5222 Balboa Ave Fl 5, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Gordon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Schneider is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, and Sunburn.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Schairer is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schairer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Molluscum Contagiosum, Comedones, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 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.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Dermatology Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Minocha is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Psoriasis. Dr. Minocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Dermatology

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huyen Nguyen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Dermatology Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Ritchie is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ritchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Ritchie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Dermatology Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Roby is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Roby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Keloids. Dr. Roby is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

    Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. The nodules become inflamed and painful. They tend to break open (rupture), causing abscesses that drain fluid and pus. As the abscesses heal, they produce significant scarring of the skin.

    When should I see an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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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