The 18 Best Dermatologists in San Diego (2026)
San Diego's dermatology practices stretch from the UCSD and Scripps medical corridors of La Jolla down through Hillcrest and out to the coastal communities, and the beach-town sun exposure keeps skin-cancer screening at the center of practice. The cosmetic side is strong but less flashy than Los Angeles two hours north, with more physician-led offices doing medical and aesthetic work under one roof. Rankings below weigh real Google ratings by review volume.
- 1Open Saturdays
Skin Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology
16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92127
- 2
Dermatology Specialists, Inc.
530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075
- 3
Coastal Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology
9850 Genesee Ave #850, La Jolla, CA 92037
- 4
Seaver L. Soon, MD; The Skin Clinic MD
3737 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
- 5
Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Center
8899 University Center Ln #150, San Diego, CA 92122
- 6
Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, Rancho Bernardo
11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct #101, San Diego, CA 92128
- 7
MedDerm Dermatology
3965 Fifth Ave Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92103
- 8
Therapeutics Dermatology: Neal Bhatia, MD
9025 Balboa Ave #105, San Diego, CA 92123
- 9
Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego
4060 Fourth Ave Ste 209, San Diego, CA 92103
- 10Open Saturdays
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
9339 Genesee Ave Unit 300, San Diego, CA 92121
- 11
West Dermatology - La Jolla/UTC
9339 Genesee Ave #350a, San Diego, CA 92121
- 12
Insight Dermatology
9878 Hibert St #100, San Diego, CA 92131
- 13
Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego
344 F St 2nd Floor, Chula Vista, CA 91910
- 14
West Dermatology Mission Valley/San Diego
9095 Rio San Diego Dr #300, San Diego, CA 92108
- 15
Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar
12865 Pointe Del Mar Way Unit 160, Del Mar, CA 92014
- 16
Dermatology Specialists, Inc.
3629 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
- 17
San Diego Family Dermatology Clairemont
5222 Balboa Ave 5th floor, San Diego, CA 92117
- 18
San Diego Family Dermatology National City
655 Euclid Ave Ste 304 Floor 3, National City, CA 91950
Medical vs. cosmetic dermatology
Dermatologists handle two kinds of visits. Medical dermatology covers skin checks, changing moles, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes; cosmetic dermatology covers lasers, injectables, and skin-quality treatments. Most practices above do both, but book the right visit type, and see a dermatologist promptly for any mole that is changing in size, shape, or colour, a spot that bleeds or won't heal, or a new growth. Those are screening visits, not cosmetic consultations, and they should never wait behind one.