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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Melasma near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Amanda A. Lloyd
      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Skin & Vein Institute

      477 N El Camino Real, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amanda Lloyd is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      J Robert West MD Inc

      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tara Braun is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Braun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Malignant Hypertension, Female Pattern Baldness, Erythroderma, and Osteotomy. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology

      Tri City Primary Care Medical Group Inc

      Carlsbad, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jamil Alkhaddo is an Endocrinologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Alkhaddo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Experienced in Melasma
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melasma
      Family Medicine

      Scripps Health

      310 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Lovell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Polyps, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melasma
      Family Medicine
      326 Santa Fe Dr, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Teregis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Teregis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Scripps Health

      326 Santa Fe Dr, Fl 3, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathleen O'brien is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Hemangioendothelioma, and Hemangioma.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma
      345 Saxony Rd, Suite 201, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sheila Krishna is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Krishna has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Comprehensive Dermatology Group

      781 Garden View Ct, Suite 201, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natasha Carter is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Acne.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Melasma
      Internal Medicine
      4401 Manchester Ave, Suite 103, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keven Tagdiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tagdiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Del Mar Med A Medical Corporation

      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dina Massry is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Massry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Rosacea, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Advanced in Melasma
      Advanced in Melasma

      Del Mar Med A Medical Corporation

      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Eastlack is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

      Distinguished in Melasma
      Distinguished in Melasma
      9339 Genesee Ave Ste 300, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sabrina Fabi is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fabi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melasma, Rhinophyma, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Acne.

      Distinguished in Melasma
      Distinguished in Melasma
      9339 Genesee Ave, 300, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitchel Goldman is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Goldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melasma, Telangiectasia, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Bowen's Disease.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      12710 Carmel Country Rd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tina Chen is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Acne, Actinic Keratosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Del Mar Med A Medical Corporation

      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jenna Borok is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Borok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Atopic Dermatitis, and Comedones.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      J Robert West MD Inc

      12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite 160, 
      Del Mar, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deborah Atkin is a Dermatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Atkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Griscelli Syndrome, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Hypomelanotic Disorder.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Scripps Health

      3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arash Izadpanah is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Izadpanah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Actinic Keratosis, and Spider Angioma.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Scripps Health

      3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stacy Ostrow is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ostrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Melanoma, and Warts.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Scripps Health

      3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Ross is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Dermatology Specialists Inc

      4765 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suite 201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yardy Tse is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Bowen's Disease.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Melasma?

      Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches of dark skin on areas of the face exposed to the sun.

      When should I see a Melasma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Melasma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Melasma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Melasma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Melasma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Melasma doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melasma 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 Melasma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

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