The 20 Best Hidradenitis Suppurativa Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Hidradenitis Suppurativa near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 154 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Distinguished in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Distinguished in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justine Seivright is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Seivright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Boils, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    La Laser Center PC A Professional Medical Corporation

    10884 Santa Monica Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Drayer is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Drayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Erythroderma, Comedones, Keloids, and Molluscum Contagiosum.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    2001 Surgery Center LLC

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

    Joshua Hekmatjah is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hekmatjah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Warts, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Alopecia Areata.

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    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

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

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

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Delphine Lee is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Pompholyx Eczema, Rhinophyma, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Office

    13600 Marina Pointe Dr Unit 1507, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Canning is a Dermatologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Canning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Contact Dermatitis, Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, and Granulomatous Hypophysitis.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Modlin is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Modlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Leprosy, Acne, Psoriasis, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Richard G. Bennett, MD

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bennett is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bennett has been practicing medicine for over 56 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Keloids, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd # 1070, 
    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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vascular Birthmark, Acne, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dunne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acute Cystitis, Asthma in Children, and Urethritis.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Venice Family Clinic

    604 Rose Ave, 
    Venice, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Grueneisen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Venice, California. Dr. Grueneisen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Gingivostomatitis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

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

    Jeremy Davis is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Epidermoid Cyst, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Sunburn, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd # 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kuklinski is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuklinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd # 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd # 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nguyen is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd # 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lina Saeed is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd # 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Delila Foulad is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Foulad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Cherry Angioma, Melanoma, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd # 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Cheng is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Cheilitis Glandularis, Intertrigo, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd # 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Holland is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus Foliaceus.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2701 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 130, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trinidad Solis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Solis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Botulism.

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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 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 an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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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