David Robles, MD, PhD

Expert Publications

• Early expression of antiinsulin autoantibodies of humans and the NOD mouse: evidence for early determination of subsequent diabetes.
• Type 1A diabetes induced by infection and immunization.
• Millennium award recipient contribution. Identification of children with early onset and high incidence of anti-islet autoantibodies.
• Immunology primer.
• The genetics of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II.
• Insulin autoantibodies are associated with islet inflammation but not always related to diabetes progression in NOD congenic mice.
• Homozygosity for premature stop codon of the MHC class I chain-related gene A (MIC-A) is associated with early activation of islet autoimmunity of DR3/4-DQ2/8 high risk DAISY relatives.
• Abnormal wound healing: keloids.
• Keloids: pathophysiology and management.
• Kaposi varicelliform eruption (eczema herpeticum).
• Delusional disorders in dermatology: a brief review.
• Morgellons disease and the 'tweezer sign'.
• An unusual case of Bloom syndrome presenting with basal cell carcinoma.

Media Releases

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. David Robles, who serves patients in Cucamonga, California. 

Dr. Robles is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and native of Southern California, who currently practices with Chaparral Medical Group. 

He completed his undergraduate degree at the California State University of Long Beach and completed his degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Colorado in Denver. There he joined the prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program and earned a Ph.D. degree in Immunology, studying the genetics of autoimmune disease. He completed medical school at the University of Southern California and completed an Internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Robles went on to complete a dermatology residency at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Additionally, Dr. Robles has a strong interest in education and has been involved in teaching medical students, residents, and clinicians for years. His philosophy as an educator is that the patient is empowered through knowledge of their condition. He has developed numerous patient education materials, including an online educational resource. Dr. Robles feels that there is no compromising when it comes to his patient’s health and appearance. He has been trained in adult and pediatric general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. He has special expertise in early detection and prevention of skin cancers and specializes in skin cancer screening, mole checks, and skin cancer removal. With his Ph.D. in Immunology, Dr. Robles has a special interest in autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases. He is the author of 28 medical articles including 2 chapters in major clinical textbooks.

Bilingual in both English and Spanish, Dr. Robles is passionate about providing excellent clinical care. He enjoys connecting with his patients, and always takes time to learn about their lives. He is the father of two beautiful children. He would never recommend a treatment to a patient that he wouldn’t recommend to a family member with the same symptoms.

His patients have excellent experiences with him, one stating, “Last Friday was my second visit to Dr. Robles. His Office Staff is super friendly. His nursing staff, are professional and caring. I have been going to Dermatologists’ since the late 70’s to maintain my ongoing skin care. Having seen them all, the good, bad and horrible. Dr. Robles is the best Derm M.D. I’ve ever seen. He along with his great staff all work great together giving you a very personalized individual care plan. Dr. David Robles is my go-to guy for all my skincare needs. This is top of the line care. This Doctor doesn’t scrimp on quality, care, or time.”

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. As a dermatologist, Dr. Robles evaluates and manages both common and uncommon skin conditions. He will diagnose skin problems and develops unique treatment plans for each individual patient. 

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