California (CA) Dermatology Doctors and Physicians
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Dermatology Information
Description
Dermatology is the study of disorders of the skin. A dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. This specialist also diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, and some sexually transmitted diseases. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances, and changes of the skin associated with aging.
Dermatologists also treat cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are moles / warts, tattoo removal, acne scarring, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, skin rash, psoriasis, lice, lesions, eczema, Rosacea, Scabies, cysts, Boil, Baldness, varicose veins, Athlete's foot, Genital wart, pemphigus, and Spider veins.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels, burn care, laser surgery, liposuction, photodynamic therapy (PDT), sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, Mohs' micrographic surgery, electrosurgery, skin cancer surgery, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, and minimally-invasive facelift surgery (S-lift).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including culture, biopsy, x-ray, patch test, Physical examination, Wood's light, and dermatoscopic exam.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. California has
1,291 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Alameda is 1,
in Anaheim is 12,
in Bakersfield is 9,
in Berkeley is 3,
in Beverly Hills is 42,
in Bishop is 1,
in Burbank is 9,
in Burlingame is 2,
in Camarillo is 7,
in Campbell is 1,
in Chula Vista is 7,
in Corona is 2,
in Coronado is 5,
in Costa Mesa is 4,
in Covina is 3,
in Daly City is 2,
in Danville is 5,
in Encinitas is 13,
in Escondido is 2,
in Fountain Valley is 5,
in Fremont is 13,
in Fresno is 16,
in Fullerton is 4,
in Glendale is 9,
in Glendora is 4,
in Hercules is 2,
in Huntington Beach is 12,
in Irvine is 26,
in La Mesa is 7,
in La Palma is 2,
in Laguna Hills is 8,
in Laguna Niguel is 5,
in Lake Forest is 2,
in Lakewood is 3,
in Lancaster is 5,
in Loma Linda is 17,
in Long Beach is 13,
in Los Alamitos is 11,
in Los Altos is 4,
in Los Angeles is 118,
in Los Gatos is 6,
in Manhattan Beach is 6,
in Mill Valley is 2,
in Milpitas is 4,
in Mission Viejo is 18,
in Modesto is 7,
in Monterey is 8,
in Monterey Park is 3,
in Mountain View is 19,
in Newport Beach is 36,
in Oakland is 15,
in Oceanside is 11,
in Orange is 13,
in Orinda is 2,
in Oxnard is 5,
in Palm Desert is 1,
in Palm Springs is 1,
in Palo Alto is 50,
in Pasadena is 23,
in Petaluma is 4,
in Pleasanton is 8,
in Poway is 3,
in Rancho Mirage is 4,
in Redding is 7,
in Redlands is 5,
in Redondo Beach is 3,
in Ridgecrest is 1,
in Riverside is 18,
in Rolling Hills Estates is 2,
in Roseville is 26,
in Sacramento is 28,
in San Clemente is 4,
in San Diego is 74,
in San Francisco is 104,
in San Jose is 33,
in San Luis Obispo is 4,
in San Mateo is 11,
in San Ramon is 6,
in Santa Ana is 12,
in Santa Barbara is 14,
in Santa Cruz is 4,
in Santa Maria is 4,
in Santa Monica is 18,
in Santa Rosa is 9,
in Simi Valley is 3,
in Solana Beach is 7,
in Stockton is 12,
in Sunnyvale is 3,
in Temecula is 5,
in Thousand Oaks is 10,
in Torrance is 24,
in Upland is 11,
in Vallejo is 3,
in Victorville is 4,
in Visalia is 5,
in Vista is 4,
in Walnut Creek is 20,
in Westlake Village is 7,
in Yuba City is 4,
and in Yucca Valley is 1.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks.
Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147.
Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18
and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.