Dr. Kristen Anne Richards M.D.
Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 460 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kristen Richards is a dermatologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Richards specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Richards diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
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