Overview
Derek Nickerson is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nickerson has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
700 Garden View Ct Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
477 N El Camino Real Ste C300, Encinitas, CA 92024
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek Nickerson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Nickerson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Nickerson by calling their office at 760-633-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Nickerson a top-rated expert for Sunburn?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Nickerson is classified as an Experienced expert for Sunburn, 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. Derek Nickerson specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Nickerson is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Derek Nickerson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Nickerson has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sunburn. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Nickerson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Nickerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Nickerson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-633-1000 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
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- Actinic KeratosisDr. Nickerson isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Nickerson isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Nickerson isExperienced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- ComedonesDr. Nickerson isExperienced. Learn about Comedones.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Nickerson isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
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