The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 179 doctor with experience in Psoriasis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Gilbertson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gilbertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6475 Alvarado Rd # 222, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Mafong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mafong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Atopic Dermatitis.

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    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    222 W Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chiang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, GAPO Syndrome, Plaque Psoriasis, and Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    222 W Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brooke Sateesh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Sateesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GAPO Syndrome, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Pompholyx Eczema.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    7695 Cardinal Ct # 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Nahm is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nahm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, Eschar, and Necrotizing Granuloma.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    SCPMG La Mesa Laboratory

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Totri is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Totri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Warts.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Feldstein is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muir-Torre Syndrome, Acne, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Purpura. Dr. Feldstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices - Dermatology Department

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Miller is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Scabies. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Pkwy Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Kleker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kleker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots. Dr. Kleker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Pkwy Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tamara Schnurr is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Schnurr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Melanoma. Dr. Schnurr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic

    8860 Center Dr Ste 300, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Crosby is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Crosby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratosis Pilaris, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Muir-Torre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    8860 Center Dr # 300, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Nickerson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Nickerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    8860 Center Dr # 300, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Ambur is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ambur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muir-Torre Syndrome, Bullae, DRESS Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6367 Alvarado Ct # 107, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Shahan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Shahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Shahan is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6475 Alvarado Rd # 222, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Han is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Perioral Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Ross Medical Group Inc

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ginsberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Eschar, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    222 W Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bobak Pousti is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Pousti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Vascular Birthmark, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    222 W Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Bohrer is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Bohrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bullae, Scurvy, Spider Angioma, and Telangiectasia.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Wong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, and Mycosis Fungoides.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Psoriasis?

    Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the skin that increases the growth rate of skin cells, causing inflamed, itchy, reddened patches with silvery scales, usually on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back. Psoriasis appears in cycles, with periods of remission followed by flare-ups that can last from weeks to months, and can also be associated with arthritis. There are several types of psoriasis, including plaque psoriasis, nail psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. Plaque psoriasis – Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, which causes raised, reddened dry skin patches with silvery scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back that may be itchy or sore. Nail psoriasis – Nail psoriasis appears as abnormal, discolored nails that have pitting (indentations). Severe cases of nail psoriasis may cause nails to detach from the nail bed (onycholysis) or nail disintegration. Guttate psoriasis – Guttate psoriasis mainly affects children and young adults and is caused by a bacterial infection, such as upper respiratory infections like strep throat, that triggers small, drop-shaped psoriatic patches on the arms, trunk, and legs. Inverse psoriasis – Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth, reddened skin patches in the skin folds of the breasts, groin, and buttocks caused by fungal infections that are worsened by sweating and friction. Pustular psoriasis – Pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that is characterized by generalized patches filled with pus, which usually appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Erythrodermic psoriasis – Erythrodermic psoriasis is the least common type of psoriasis and is characterized by red, peeling rash covering the whole body that itches or burns. This type of psoriasis can be caused by a severe sunburn or taking corticosteroids. Psoriatic arthritis – Psoriatic arthritis affects the joints, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain that can further cause progressive or permanent joint damage. Psoriatic arthritis affects 10-20% of individuals with psoriasis.

    When should I see a Psoriasis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis doctors near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis doctors near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

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

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