The 20 Best Leprosy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Leprosy Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Leprosy near California, US. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Elite in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Elite in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Elite in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Ochoa is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Leprosy, Erythema Nodosum, Granuloma Annulare, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Kieron S. Leslie
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Advanced in Leprosy

    Dermatology At Bayfront

    520 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kieron Leslie is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leslie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Psoriasis, Genital Warts, and Warts. Dr. Leslie is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Newell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Newell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Leprosy, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Jaundice, and Varicose Veins.

    Distinguished in Leprosy
    Distinguished in Leprosy

    Huntington Dermatology Group

    800 Fairmount Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Vaccaro is a Dermatologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Vaccaro has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Leprosy.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Adler is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Leprosy, Erythema Multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Advanced in Leprosy

    Fremont Dermatology Medical Office

    39210 State St Ste 218, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gorsulowsky is a Dermatologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Gorsulowsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Leprosy, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Intertrigo.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Advanced in Leprosy

    Marc Silverstein MD & Sheila M. Braunstein MD. Inc.

    1 Scripps Dr Ste 300, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Silverstein is a Dermatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Silverstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Leprosy, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Granuloma Annulare.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Advanced in Leprosy

    UC Davis Dermatology Clinic

    3301 C St Ste 1300, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Tartar is a Dermatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tartar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Actinic Keratosis, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Berkeley Outpatient Center

    3100 San Pablo Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Amerson is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Amerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Cynthia J. Chambers
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy
    9250 Big Horn Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cynthia Chambers is a Dermatologist in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Melanoma. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.

    Philip Cohen
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Podiatry Associates Of San Diego County Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
    National City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

    Timothy G. Berger
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy

    Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Timothy Berger is a dermatologist who specializes in rare, challenging and complex skin disorders. He cares for patients with autoimmune bullous disease, viral skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases of the skin, skin diseases of the Tropics, photosensitivity disorders (overreaction to sunlight), infectious diseases of the skin, warts and pruritus (itching). Berger has been inducted into the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, an honor bestowed on faculty members who have shown particular dedication to medical student teaching. In 1989, he was honored with the Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching. In both 1991 and 2001, the UCSF residents in dermatology named him teacher of the year. Berger serves on the board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has published more than 125 scientific articles, 12 book chapters and two books. Berger sees patients only by referral or in the UCSF Executive Health Practice. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Prurigo Nodularis, and Lichen Simplex Chronicus.

    Alessandra Chen
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Citrus Heights, CA

    7115 Greenback Ln, 
    Citrus Heights, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Care philosophy: Each patient has their own story. What works for one patient may not work for another. My approach is to provide individualized, results-driven, evidence-based care for my patients. Why I became a medical provider: I became a physician - and a dermatologist - because making a patient feel better and feel better about themselves, even in the smallest ways, matters. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are Granuloma Annulare, Acne, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus.

    Saurabh Sharma
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine

    Patterson Care Center

    801 E Street, 
    Patterson, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Patterson, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Urethritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Leprosy, Craniectomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy

    Raja K. Sivamani, MD Private Practice

    1495 River Park Dr, Ste 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raja Sivamani is a Dermatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sivamani has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Acne. Dr. Sivamani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Weiss is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top area of expertise is Leprosy.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    UC Davis Dermatology Clinic

    3301 C St Ste 1300, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alain Brassard is a Dermatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Brassard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Scumpia is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Scumpia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Bowen's Disease.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy

    High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    450 Broadway St Fl 4, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Silvina Pugliese is a Dermatologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Pugliese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Melanoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Leprosy?

    Leprosy, also called Hansen disease, is a disorder known since ancient times. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious, which means that it can be passed from person to person. It is usually contracted by breathing airborne droplets from affected individuals' coughs and sneezes, or by coming into contact with their nasal fluids. However, it is not highly transmissible, and approximately 95 percent of individuals who are exposed to Mycobacterium leprae never develop leprosy. The infection can be contracted at any age, and signs and symptoms can take anywhere from several months to 20 years to appear.

    When should I see a Leprosy doctor in California, US?

    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 Leprosy doctor in California, US?

    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 Leprosy doctors in California, US?

    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 Leprosy doctors in California, US?

    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 Leprosy doctor in California, US?

    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 Leprosy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leprosy 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 Leprosy doctor in California, US?

    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 Leprosy 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 Leprosy 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 Leprosy doctors in California, US?

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

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