The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

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The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Psoriasis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Psoriasis
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Santa Cruz Rheumatology

    1505 Soquel Dr, Ste 9, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thaila Ramanujam is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ramanujam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Ramanujam is currently accepting new patients.

    Morgan Magid
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Surgical And Medical Group_SC

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Andrew S. Calciano
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dermatology Surgical And Medical Group_SC

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Calciano is a Dermatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Calciano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Calciano is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dermatology Surgical And Medical Group_SC

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Nathan D. Atkinson
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Atkinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Osmotic Diuresis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Meige Disease.

    Matthew M. Reimert
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    PAMF - Rheumatology

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Reimert is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Reimert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis.

    Timothy W. Allari
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Peggy Albrecht
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Soquel Center

    2950 Research Park Drive, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peggy Albrecht is a Dermatologist in Soquel, California. Dr. Albrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Warts, and Acne.

    Annie Q. Nguyen
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    PAMF Dermatology

    2950 Research Park Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Nguyen is a Dermatologist in Soquel, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Jeannine M. Rodems
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Jeannine M. Rodems, MD Private Practice

    9000 Soquel Ave, Ste 100, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeannine Rodems, MD, FAAFP,  has been practicing family medicine for over 18 years. She is a graduate of UCSC (go Slugs!), the UCLA School of Medicine, and the UCLA Family Medicine Residency program.  She has been an active member of the local physician community in Santa Cruz County for several years. Presently she is the past president of the CruzMed Foundation of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society and is the immediate past president of the Medical Society. Dr Rodems has been very active with the California Academy of Family Physicians, previously a director on their board.Philosophy of care: I believe that our job as primary care physicians is to work as an advocate for our patients, listen to their concerns and issues, and help to guide them through the sometimes scary environment of medicine today. I believe in using evidence-based care, but tailoring that care to the specific needs of each individual patient, considering the context of their family and living environment and their community. Primary care needs to return to focusing on the patient and be the center or medical home for their patient's care. This is only accomplished through developing good relationships that patients can rely on, and necessitates providing appropriate time and dialog to develop that relationship. Dr. Rodems is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Pharmacy

    1080 Emeline Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Kelley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    PAMF - Rheumatology

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Petrocelli is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Petrocelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.

    1661 Soquel Dr, Suite E, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Segal is a Dermatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Ruvalcaba Syndrome, and Warts.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    PAMF Dermatology

    2950 Research Park Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian

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

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    PAMF Dermatology

    2950 Research Park Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Changhyun Kim is a Dermatologist in Soquel, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Griscelli Syndrome, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Thaila Ramanujam M D Inc.

    1505 Soquel Dr Ste 9, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neharika Bhardwaj is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    Western Medical Associates

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Thrombophlebitis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    David A South MD & Kim M Albridge MD A Medical Corporation

    204 Green Valley Rd, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Albridge is a Dermatologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Albridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    David A South MD & Kim M. Albridge MD A Medical Corp.

    204 Green Valley Rd, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David South is a Dermatologist in Freedom, California. Dr. South is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Tufted Angioma, and Hemangioma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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