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

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 432 doctor with experience in Shingles near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 411 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pain Medicine

    1245 16th St Ste 225, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hsu is a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    1821 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 301A, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dorothy Dada is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Memory Loss. Dr. Dada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Reager is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    1301 20th Street, Suite 150, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Buxton is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Buxton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Sacks is an Anesthesiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Acute Pain. Dr. Sacks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Santa Monica Dermatology Group

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 990W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Smith is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, and Rosacea.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Santa Monica Dermatology Group

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 990W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adriana Schmidt is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Kerion Celsi, Ecthyma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. 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.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Office

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 209, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Amerian is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Amerian has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Epidermoid Cyst, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

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

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Delphine Lee is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Pompholyx Eczema, Rhinophyma, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Washington Bryan II MD Inc

    11669 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 110, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Behnam is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Behnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    West Washington Internal Medicine

    11303 W Washington Blvd # 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soheil Azimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Azimi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Office

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

    Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Irene Wu
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pain Medicine

    1245 16th St Ste 225, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Wu is a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Shingles
    Geriatrics

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365A, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Cough, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

    Reekesh R. Patel
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    8711 Venice Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reekesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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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