Overview
Payal Patel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Keloids.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
Irvine, CA 92604
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
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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. Dr. Grando is currently accepting new patients.
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. Dr. Querfeld is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Payal S. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Payal S. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Payal S. Patel by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Payal S. Patel a top-rated expert for Acne?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Payal S. Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Acne, 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. Payal S. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Payal S. Patel is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Acne, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Payal S. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Payal S. Patel has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acne. You can view a list of Dr. Payal S. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Payal S. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Payal S. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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
- AcneDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Acne.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Dyschromatosis Symmetrica HereditariaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.
- Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
- Epidermoid CystDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Female Pattern BaldnessDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Female Pattern Baldness.
- Genital WartsDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- Griscelli SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Griscelli Syndrome.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Hypomelanosis of ItoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hypomelanosis of Ito.
- Hypomelanotic DisorderDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hypomelanotic Disorder.
- IntertrigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- KeloidsDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- Malignant HypertensionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Hypertension.
- MelanomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MelasmaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Multiple Familial TrichoepitheliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- Papular UrticariaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Papular Urticaria.
- PARC SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about PARC Syndrome.
- Prurigo NodularisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Prurigo Nodularis.
- PsoriasisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- RosaceaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rosacea.
- ScabiesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Scabies.
- Seborrheic KeratosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Seborrheic Keratosis.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- TelangiectasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Telangiectasia.
- TrichoepitheliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Trichoepithelioma.
- VitiligoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Vitiligo.
- WartsDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Warts.

