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Dr. Howard Sofen, MD

Dermatology* Age 69
Dr. Howard Sofen, MD
4.8 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Sofen, MD is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Howard Sofen, MD

Dermatology* Age 69
Los Angeles, CA
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43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Sofen, MD is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Howard Sofen, MD is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Olive View - UCLA Medical Center. At present, Dr. Sofen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sofen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sofen is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Actinic Keratosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Cellulitis
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Fungal Nail Infection
Hypertrophic Scar
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Keloid Scar
Melanoma
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Psoriasis
Rash
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Ringworm
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Seborrhea Capitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Warts
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Acne Surgery
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Wart Freezing
Acne
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Athlete's Foot
Birthmark
Boil
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Callus
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Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
Dry Skin
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Excessive Sweating
Folliculitis
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Guttate Psoriasis
Hair Loss
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Latex Allergy
Lichen Planus
Lipomas
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Parapsoriasis
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rosacea
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Skin Discoloration
Tinea Imbricata
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Skin Tag Removal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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    Priority Select HMO
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  • Access Plus HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Nexus Open Access
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    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Howard L Sofen, M.d.
    8930 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 114, Los Angeles, CA 90045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 337-7171
  2. 2 Lac-olive View-ucla Medical Center
    14445 Olive View Dr, Sylmar, CA 91342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 364-3125

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sofen
4.8
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 07, 2022
Dr. Sofen is very Professional and Caring...He is an expert in performing Mohs Surgery...I trust him completely....He has performed Mohs twice on me....so far....Two Thumbs Up!
Susan K. Kleisley — Jan 07, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Dermatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1981
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Board Certifications

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  • Dermatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Sofen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sofen's profile.

Dr. Howard Sofen, MD is affiliated with Olive View - UCLA Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Sofen, MD holds board certification in Dermatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Olive View - UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, Sylmar, CA