Dermatologists · California

Dermatologists in Palm Desert

6 dermatologists with a practice in Palm Desert, CA, with their specialty, address and phone number. Call the practice to book.

From the federal NPI Registry, downloaded 2026-11-04. No paid or sponsored listings. Call the practice to book.

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The NPI Registry is the U.S. government's public register of clinicians, run by CMS. Where a doctor's own practice or hospital page lists training, languages or focus areas, we add them with a link to that page. Pori does not rank, rate or endorse anyone here and is paid by no one to list them. Call the practice to check it takes new patients and your insurance. Is this your listing? Update it in NPPES and it changes here at our next refresh, or email hello@getpori.app to correct or remove it.

Dr. Changhyun Kim, MD

DermatologyAdvanced Institute of Dermatology, Inc
41990 Cook St Ste 1006
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Medical licence
CA #A160605
Also sees patients at
2950 Research Park Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 · (831) 458-5548
NPI issued
2015
Registry details updated 2023.

Dr. Michael J. Messina, MD

Dermatology · Mohs Surgery
44311 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Medical licence
CA #A106037, CA #A106316
Also sees patients at
7509 Draper Ave Ste A, La Jolla, CA 92037 · (858) 683-8118
NPI issued
2007
Registry details updated 2023.

Dr. Maryam Sickinger, DO

DermatologyAdvanced Institute of Dermatology, Inc
41990 Cook St Bldg F1006
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Medical licence
CA #20A10108
NPI issued
2010
Registry details updated 2023.

Dr. Timothy Richardson, MD

Mohs Surgery · Dermatology · Procedural DermatologyCsi Medical Group
36867 Cook St Suite 101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Medical licence
CA #G53073
NPI issued
2006
Registry details updated 2022.

Dr. Robert H. Lesnik, MD

Dermatology · Mohs Surgery · Procedural DermatologyPacific Dermatology Institute
74090 El Paseo Suite 103
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Also registered as
Dermatology, Dermatopathology
Medical licence
CA #G064878
NPI issued
2006 · solo practice
Registry details last updated in 2014: call to check they still practise here.

Dr. Howard M. Miller, MD

DermatologyMirage Medical Group
44650 Village Ct 100
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Also registered as
Specialist
Medical licence
CA #G27597, IN #01070085A
NPI issued
2006
Registry details last updated in 2012: call to check they still practise here.

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Questions

How many dermatologists are there in Palm Desert, CA?

The NPI Registry lists 6 dermatologists with a practice address in Palm Desert, CA: 1 women and 5 men.

Is there a Mohs surgeon in Palm Desert, CA?

3 of them list Mohs surgery, the layer-by-layer removal of skin cancer, as a specialty.

Is there a pediatric dermatologist in Palm Desert, CA?

None list pediatric dermatology as their registered specialty; most general dermatologists also see children.

How do I book a dermatologist?

Call the practice: ask whether they take new patients and your insurance, and how long the wait is. Many insurers need a referral from your primary care doctor first. For a quick opinion on a rash or spot, some dermatologists also answer photo consultations online.

When should I see a dermatologist rather than try products?

Book a visit for a mole or spot that changes, bleeds or looks unlike your others, a rash that spreads or hurts, acne that leaves scars or doesn't improve after three months of over-the-counter care, and any sudden hair or nail change. Products are for routine care, not for these.