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

Find the Top Lichen Sclerosus Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Lichen Sclerosus near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Andrea Rapkin
    Distinguished in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 430, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Rapkin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rapkin has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvodynia, Premenstrual Syndrome, Lichen Sclerosus, Neuralgia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 140, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tarnay is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tarnay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vaginectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 970W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Klara Vogel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Polyps, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Vogel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 468W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Rastegar is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rastegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Female Genital Sores, Vitiligo, and Vulvovaginitis. Dr. Rastegar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 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 Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus

    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 Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus Foliaceus.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    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 Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 140, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Ackerman is a Urologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Myotonia Congenita, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Dr. Jamie Lipeles, A Professional Medical Corporation

    4560 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Lipeles is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Lipeles has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neuralgia, Endometrial Polyps, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hysterectomy.

    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

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

    Amy Rosenman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosenman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica OB/GYN Specialty

    1245 16th St Ste 202, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamara Grisales is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Grisales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus

    UCLA Urology Associates

    1260 15th St Ste 1200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Perecman is a Urologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Perecman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture and Lichen Sclerosus.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    2825 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 325, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Dubin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    10884 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Tahery is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tahery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Urethritis, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    11870 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 106743, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phabillia Afflack is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Afflack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top area of expertise is Lichen Sclerosus.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

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

    Michael Johnson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus

    Center For Women's Pelvic Health At UCLA

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 140, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kinnaird is a Urologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kinnaird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Prostate Cancer, Lichen Sclerosus, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology

    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-Beverly Hills

    99 N La Cienega Blvd Ste 202, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Truong is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Seborrheic Keratosis, Female Pattern Baldness, and Malignant Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    15477 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lin is a Dermatologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Atopic Dermatitis, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Lichen Sclerosus
    Dermatology

    Sophie Shirin M D Inc.

    16260 Ventura Blvd Ste 300, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophie Shirin is a Dermatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Shirin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Sclerosus. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Hemangioendothelioma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Tufted Angioma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lichen Sclerosus?

    Lichen sclerosus (LS) affects the skin leading to scarring around the genital and anal areas. It mainly affects the skin around the vagina, anus, and tip of the penis. Symptoms can include white lesions or plaques, pain during urination, itching, and pain during intercourse. Some people have no symptoms, while others may experience itchiness (sometimes severe), discomfort, or blistering. The underlying cause of Lichen sclerosus is not known, but it is thought to relate to an autoimmune process. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical exam. A skin biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis.

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

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

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

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