The 20 Best Lichen Planus Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Lichen Planus Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Lichen Planus near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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76 providers found
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 990W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Litak is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Litak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Ecthyma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Oral Herpes, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Litak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Experienced in Lichen Planus

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 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 Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus Foliaceus.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Experienced in Lichen Planus

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

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

    Heather Holahan is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Holahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

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    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Office

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 209, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Amerian is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Amerian has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Epidermoid Cyst, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

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

    Kyle Cheng is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Melanoma, DRESS Syndrome, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    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 Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Melanoma, and Melasma.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Experienced in Lichen Planus

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 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 Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    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 Lichen Planus. 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 Lichen Planus
    Experienced in Lichen Planus

    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-West Los Angeles

    11620 Wilshire Blvd Ste 102, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narat Eungdamrong is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eungdamrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Sunburn.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    12301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 201, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Wieder is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wieder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Erythroderma, Comedones, Keloids, and Molluscum Contagiosum.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Levins is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Levins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Office

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

    Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Office

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

    Carolyn Goh is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Baldness, and Malignant Hypertension.

    Advanced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Wallace Medical Group Inc.

    8920 Wilshire Blvd Ste 327, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Wallace is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Vitiligo.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Internal Medicine

    La Laser Center PC A Professional Medical Corporation

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

    Kristine Hirschfield is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hirschfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Pacific Ocean Medical Clinic

    11819 Wilshire Blvd Ste 205, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Amini is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Amini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Lichen Planus, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Janet Vafaie MD Faad

    10921 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Vafaie is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vafaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Associated Foot Care Clinic Inc.

    9808 Venice Blvd Ste 600, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharona Yashar is a Dermatologist in Culver City, California. Dr. Yashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bowen's Disease, Actinic Keratosis, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Planus
    Dermatology

    Howard L. Sofen MD A Medical Corp.

    8930 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 114, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Sofen is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sofen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Atopic Dermatitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lichen Planus?

    Lichen planus is a condition that forms a very itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth.

    When should I see a Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus 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 Lichen Planus doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lichen Planus 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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