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
1,529 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Alameda is 2,
in Anaheim is 13,
in Bakersfield is 11,
in Berkeley is 3,
in Beverly Hills is 47,
in Bishop is 2,
in Burbank is 11,
in Burlingame is 2,
in Camarillo is 7,
in Campbell is 1,
in Chula Vista is 10,
in Corona is 2,
in Coronado is 5,
in Costa Mesa is 5,
in Covina is 4,
in Daly City is 2,
in Danville is 5,
in Encinitas is 15,
in Escondido is 6,
in Fountain Valley is 5,
in Fremont is 16,
in Fresno is 16,
in Fullerton is 7,
in Glendale is 11,
in Glendora is 4,
in Hercules is 2,
in Huntington Beach is 13,
in Irvine is 29,
in La Mesa is 8,
in La Palma is 3,
in Laguna Hills is 10,
in Laguna Niguel is 8,
in Lake Forest is 3,
in Lakewood is 3,
in Lancaster is 5,
in Loma Linda is 21,
in Long Beach is 16,
in Los Alamitos is 13,
in Los Altos is 5,
in Los Angeles is 131,
in Los Gatos is 7,
in Malibu is 1,
in Manhattan Beach is 6,
in Mill Valley is 2,
in Milpitas is 4,
in Mission Viejo is 22,
in Modesto is 10,
in Monterey is 12,
in Monterey Park is 3,
in Mountain View is 21,
in Newport Beach is 39,
in Oakland is 18,
in Oceanside is 16,
in Orange is 15,
in Orinda is 2,
in Oxnard is 5,
in Palm Desert is 1,
in Palm Springs is 1,
in Palo Alto is 54,
in Pasadena is 31,
in Petaluma is 4,
in Pleasanton is 10,
in Poway is 5,
in Rancho Mirage is 5,
in Redding is 8,
in Redlands is 5,
in Redondo Beach is 3,
in Ridgecrest is 2,
in Riverside is 20,
in Rolling Hills Estates is 3,
in Roseville is 35,
in Sacramento is 33,
in San Clemente is 5,
in San Diego is 94,
in San Francisco is 114,
in San Jose is 37,
in San Luis Obispo is 4,
in San Mateo is 12,
in San Ramon is 6,
in Santa Ana is 12,
in Santa Barbara is 17,
in Santa Cruz is 8,
in Santa Maria is 4,
in Santa Monica is 22,
in Santa Rosa is 13,
in Simi Valley is 6,
in Solana Beach is 9,
in Stockton is 12,
in Sunnyvale is 6,
in Temecula is 8,
in Thousand Oaks is 12,
in Torrance is 26,
in Upland is 13,
in Vallejo is 6,
in Victorville is 5,
in Vista is 9,
in Walnut Creek is 24,
in Westlake Village is 9,
in Yuba City is 6,
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.