The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Shingles near San Diego, CA. Of these, 196 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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209 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Dermatology & Laser Center Of San Diego

    4060 4th Ave Ste 209, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Mafong is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mafong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Philip Cohen
    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Podiatry Associates Of San Diego County Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Deiss is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Deiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wallace is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Acute Pain, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    DTFHC At Connections

    1250 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hazelbaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hazelbaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahed Samadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matilde Venero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Venero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Food Poisoning, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kianoush Javaheri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Javaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Asthma in Children, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aleksandr Lyubasyuk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lyubasyuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Otitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadi Georges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Georges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Vertigo, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc.

    1809 National Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harris Niazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Niazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc.

    1809 National Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Smoot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medi Cine. Associates Medical Group Of San Diego Inc.

    3260 3rd Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaroslav Pogorelov is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pogorelov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Shingles, Bronchitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1807 Robinson Ave Ste 107, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nokeo Songvilay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Songvilay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Gavrilyuk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gavrilyuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Walgreen CO

    3900 5th Ave Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Bhalrhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bhalrhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Oral Herpes, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    West Dermatology Hillcrest

    4060 4th Ave Ste 415, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hemperly is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hemperly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elisa Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Male Genital Sores, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles doctor near San Diego, 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 Shingles doctor near San Diego, 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 Shingles doctors near San Diego, 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 Shingles doctors near San Diego, 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 Shingles doctor near San Diego, 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles doctor near San Diego, 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

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