The 20 Best Melasma Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Melasma Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Melasma near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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149 providers found
    Elite in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Office

    5670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 650, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pearl Grimes is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grimes has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Melasma, and Tinea Versicolor.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Advanced in Melasma

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Melanoma, and Melasma.

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    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    2216 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Divya Sachdev is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Sachdev is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Advanced in Melasma

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Sunburn.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Office

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

    Delila Foulad is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Foulad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Cherry Angioma, Melanoma, Female Pattern Baldness, and Malignant Hypertension.

    Armand Newman
    Dermatology
    Dermatology

    Newman Dermatology

    9150 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Armand Newman is board-certified dermatologist. He trained at the renowned Cook County Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the United States with a diverse patient background population exposing him to different ethnic skins. Dr. Newman has been practicing dermatology for 40 years. ​Dr. Armand Newman has a total approach to the patient and understands how important it is to achieve clear, beautiful and healthy skin. He has extensive experience in dermatology, skin surgery, and LASER for forty years. He is a long and committed member of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery (ASDS), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the International Society of Dermatology (ISD), and the International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (IACS). He was awarded in 2012 America's TOP Dermatologist for his expertise in skin surgery and LASERs in dermatology. Dr. Armand Newman’s daughters joined the practice in 2021 and 2022 where they work together to create a comprehensive approach to skin and wellness. . His top areas of expertise are Erythroderma, Jock Itch, Ringworm, and Athlete's Foot.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Zikry is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zikry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Liver Spots. Dr. Zikry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    1811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jodie Raffi is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Raffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Pemphigoid Gestationis, and Cavernous Lymphangioma. Dr. Raffi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 990W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Reager is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Reager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Reager is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cossette Joy is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Joy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Joy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 480W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Parrish Sadeghi is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Sadeghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

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

    Lawrence Kuklinski is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuklinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nguyen is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    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 Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

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

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    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 Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Melanoma, DRESS Syndrome, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    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 Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Bernet is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bernet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Becker's Nevus, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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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