Dermatology in La Jolla UTC San Diego California



West Dermatology La Jolla UTC is a cutting-edge dermatology practice where our dermatologists provide compassionate and patient-centric care. We offer medical and surgical dermatology services including skin cancer screening and checks, sun damaged skin treatment, acne treatment, mole removal, treatment for brown age spots, basal cell cancer treatments, squamous cell skin carcinoma treatments, melanoma treatment, skin cancer removal and Mohs Micrographic Surgery.


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