Overview
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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles.
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850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Grando has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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UCI Health Dermatology Services
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Christiane Querfeld, M.D., PH.D.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sergei A. Grando
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sergei A. Grando?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sergei A. Grando by calling their office at 949-824-0606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sergei A. Grando a top-rated expert for Pemphigus Vulgaris?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sergei A. Grando is classified as an Elite expert for Pemphigus Vulgaris, 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. Sergei A. Grando specialize in?
While Dr. Sergei A. Grando is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, and Pemphigus Foliaceus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Sergei A. Grando participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sergei A. Grando has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pemphigus Vulgaris. You can view a list of Dr. Sergei A. Grando's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sergei A. Grando accept my insurance?
Dr. Sergei A. Grando accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-0606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Grando isElite. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- PemphigusDr. Grando isElite. Learn about Pemphigus.
- Pemphigus FoliaceusDr. Grando isElite. Learn about Pemphigus Foliaceus.
- Pemphigus VulgarisDr. Grando isElite. Learn about Pemphigus Vulgaris.
- Distinguished
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Grando isDistinguished. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Advanced
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- BullaeDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Pemphigoid GestationisDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Pemphigoid Gestationis.
- Pemphigus and Fogo SelvagemDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Pemphigus and Fogo Selvagem.
- PsoriasisDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- VitiligoDr. Grando isAdvanced. Learn about Vitiligo.
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- AcneDr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- AcrospiromaDr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic DermatosisDr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.
- Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1Dr. Grando isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1.