The 20 Best Melasma Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Melasma near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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80 providers found
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Swetter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Swetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Distinguished in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Sunnyvale Center (401)

    401 Old San Francisco Road, Level 2, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Pandya is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Pandya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Melasma, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Pandya is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Pandya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    960 N San Antonio Rd, 
    Los Altos, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Bae is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Altos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bae is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Epidermoid Cyst, Acne, and Actinic Keratosis.

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    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chen Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Acne, and Malignant Hypertension. Dr. Wang is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Advanced in Melasma

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saisindhu Narala is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Narala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Acne, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunje Cho is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Yeh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Localized Scleroderma, Perniosis, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melasma
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-phillip Okhovat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Okhovat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Cellulitis, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Okhovat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erica Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerri Rieger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rieger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marilyn Tan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Zaba is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Zaba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Dermatomyositis, and DRESS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Mcaninch is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcaninch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    211 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxana Daneshjou is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Daneshjou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Acne, Actinic Keratosis, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Chen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome, Contact Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joyce Teng is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 138 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lamellar Ichthyosis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Dowling-Meara Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Siegel is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Hemangioma, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Clouston Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanna Badger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Zoon Vulvitis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Novoa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Novoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Basina is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Basina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperthyroidism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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