The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Porphyria near California, US. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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165 providers found
    Distinguished in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Healt Colorectal Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Beaven is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beaven is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Washington Health Civic Center Internal Medicine

    39141 Civic Center Dr Ste 130, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benito Valencia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Porphyria, and Endoscopy. Dr. Valencia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria

    Ucsf

    1701 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarina Elmariah is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Elmariah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Prurigo Nodularis, Protoporphyria, Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, and Porphyria.

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    Advanced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Office

    2557 Mowry Ave Ste 25, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Dhawan is a Dermatologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Dhawan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Nummular Eczema, Comedones, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Vijay Suhag
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology

    8 Medical Plaza Care Center

    8 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 300, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Suhag is a Hematologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Suhag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Suhag is currently accepting new patients.

    Amit G. Pandya
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Sunnyvale Center (401)

    401 Old San Francisco Road, Level 2, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Pandya is a Dermatologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Melasma, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Pandya is currently accepting new patients.

    Yousef Khelfa
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Stockton Medical Plaza II

    2545 West Hammer Lane, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yousef Khelfa is an Oncologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Khelfa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Khelfa is currently accepting new patients.

    Mary E. Horner
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    2410 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite 220, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Horner is a Dermatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Horner is currently accepting new patients.

    Haley Naik
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haley Naik is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Naik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Psoriasis. Dr. Naik is currently accepting new patients.

    Atrin M. Toussi
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    West Roseville Care Center

    2050 Blue Oaks Boulevard, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Atrin Toussi is a Dermatologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Toussi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Psoriasis, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, and Livedo Reticularis. Dr. Toussi is currently accepting new patients.

    Prathima Prodduturi
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    11720 Education St., Suite 1, 
    Auburn, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prathima Prodduturi is a Hematologist in Auburn, California. Dr. Prodduturi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Reticuloendotheliosis, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), and Anal Cancer. Dr. Prodduturi is currently accepting new patients.

    K A. Kennedy
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology

    Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA

    1325 E Church St, Ste 301, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Kennedy provides compassionate care for patients at Mission Hope Cancer Center, and works collaboratively with all departments to provide patients with all aspects of cancer care. Dr. Kennedy is able to offer patients the most advanced treatment with enrollment in cutting edge clinical research studies. She has years of experience in the treatment and diagnosis of all cancers and provides her patients with individualized care for the best possible outcomes.An educator at heart, Dr. Kennedy has a passion for teaching her patients about their disease and how their treatments work. Understanding a disease is empowering for the patient and can remove some of the fear associated with a cancer diagnosis.Dr. Kennedy received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of California Davis, and Hematology-Oncology fellowship program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center-Stephenson Cancer Center.As an experienced principal investigator on numerous clinical trials for cancer therapies, Dr. Kennedy has published her findings in national medical journals, and puts her research knowledge into practice when treating patients. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    General Practice
    Experienced in Porphyria
    General Practice

    Office

    380 West Portal Ave Ste C, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lynn is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Malabsorption.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Office

    2557 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shurong Chang is a Dermatologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Plaque Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology
    514 North Prospect Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Lowe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Lowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Office

    375 Smile Pl Ste B, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tinyee Chang is a Dermatologist in Redding, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Rhinophyma, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Rosacea.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

    2500 Alhambra Ave, 
    Martinez, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Hiner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Martinez, California. Dr. Hiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Trophoblastic Tumor Placental Site, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Toby Maurer is a Dermatologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Maurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Pediatrics

    Ucsf

    1701 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Tu is a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Huang is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Orange, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Porphyria?

    Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

    When should I see a Porphyria doctor in California, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor in California, US?

    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 Porphyria doctors in California, US?

    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 Porphyria doctors in California, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor in California, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porphyria 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 Porphyria doctor in California, US?

    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 Porphyria 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 Porphyria 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 Porphyria doctors in California, US?

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

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