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Dr. Kristen Richards, MD

Dermatology* Age 57
Dr. Kristen Richards, MD
4.2 (112 Ratings)
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Dr. Kristen Richards, MD is a Dermatologist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Kristen Richards, MD
4.2 (112 Ratings)
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Dr. Kristen Richards, MD

Dermatology* Age 57
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Kristen Richards, MD is a Dermatologist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Kristen Richards, MD is a Dermatologist in La Jolla, CA. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Dry Skin among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 112 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richards is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Skin
Hypertrophic Scar
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Dry Skin
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Hypertrophic Scar
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Fungal Nail Infection
Hair Loss
Itchy Skin
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nail Infection
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Varicose Veins
Warts
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Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Skin Grafts
Wart Freezing
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
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Allergic Reaction
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinomas With Milia and Coarse, Sparse Hair
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
Dandruff
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Diabetes Skin Lesion
Double Chin
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Folliculitis
Foot Conditions
Fungal Infections
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Impetigo
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Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Intertrigo
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipomas
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Melanoma
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Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Psoriasis
Scabies
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Skin Aging
Skin Allergy
Skin Discoloration
Skin Diseases
Skin Infections
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Tinea Versicolor
Ulcer
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Vasculitis
Wrinkles
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Wrinkly Skin Syndrome
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acne Scar Removal
Active FX Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Bellafill
Belotero® Injection
Blu-U® Acne Light Treatment
Botox® Injection
Dermal Filler
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Facial Peel
Hair Removal
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intense Pulse Light
Juvederm Ultra Plus
Juvéderm Volbella
Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
Kybella Treatment for Submental Fat
Laser Hair Removal
Melanoma Screening
Microdermabrasion
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Refyne
SculpSure Laser Treatment
Sculptra™ Injection
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Screenings
Skin Surgery
Skin Tag Removal
Ultherapy®
Vbeam Laser Treatment
Vollure
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Wart Removal
Wrinkle Reduction by Injection
Wrinkle Removal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • 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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Locations

  1. 1 Torrey Pines Dermatology A Medical Corp.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 460, La Jolla, CA 92037

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.2
Based on 112 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (15)
3 Stars (8)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Patient Reviews
May 11, 2017
What a wonderful dermatologist. She's very knowledgeable about various treatments and what works for my skin. She is very conscientious and doesn't overdo fillers. I've also seen her PA who is just as good. I would highly recommend her for any cosmetic procedure as they have the full gamut of lasers and cosmetic procedures. She is also a highly trained dermatologist so I feel very comfortable in her hands.
Janet L in La Jolla, CA — May 11, 2017
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Torrey Pines Dermatology, located conveniently on the Scripps Hospital campus in La Jolla, is committed to bringing state-of-the-art dermatological care to our San Diego patients in a comfortable, compassionate atmosphere. Torrey Pines Dermatology is La JollaA s premier skin care resource, providing both medical and cosmetic treatments in a highly professional, but warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kristen Richards, MD is a dermatologist in La Jolla, CA. She specializes in Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristen Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Yes, Dr. Kristen Richards, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.