Overview
Ally Alain is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California.
Dr. Alain is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Notalgia Paresthetica, and Mycosis Fungoides.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
26081 Merit Cir Ste 109, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UCI Health Dermatology Center
Dr. Sergei Grando is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist with more than 30 years experience treating skin disorders including eczema and other autoimmune blistering diseases.He received his medical degree at Kyiv Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine. He completed residencies in dermatology Kyiv Medical University and at the UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, Calif. He also received a doctorate in pharmacology and biochemistry at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education in Kyiv, and a doctorate of science in immunology and cell biology from the Central Institute of Dermatology and Venereology in Moscow, Russia.Grando's research interests include pemphigus, keratinocyte adhesion and migration, and the cholinergic effects of tobacco products in non-neuronal tissue. He has published more than 225 papers, monographs and book chapters, and has been awarded numerous research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. Dr. Grando is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Grando is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology.
Christiane Querfeld, M.D., PH.D.
Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Querfeld is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome.
UCI Health Dermatology Services
Dr. Natasha A. Mesinkovska is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders, including skin cancer. Her clinical interests include hair loss, dermatitis and integrative dermatology.She earned her medical degree at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after receiving a doctorate in cancer biology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. She completed an internal medicine internship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where she also completed a residency in dermatology and a fellowship in dermatopathology.Her research interests include alopecia and dermatitis and she is the author or co-author of many articles in peer-reviewed publications. In addition, she is an investigator on several current clinical trials involving alopecia, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and skin laxity. She also serves as vice chair for clinical research in the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Dermatology. Dr. Mesinkovska is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis, and Vitiligo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ally Alain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ally Alain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ally Alain by calling their office at 949-582-7699. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ally Alain a top-rated expert for Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ally Alain is classified as an Advanced expert for Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ally Alain specialize in?
While Dr. Ally Alain is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Notalgia Paresthetica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Ally Alain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ally Alain has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ally Alain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ally Alain accept my insurance?
Dr. Ally Alain accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-582-7699 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Alopecia AreataDr. Alain isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
- Notalgia ParestheticaDr. Alain isAdvanced. Learn about Notalgia Paresthetica.
- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Alain isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Alain isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Alain isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Alain isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Alain isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.