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Dermatology Clinics at University of California, Irvine
General dermatology is our forte! Simple or complex, we will diagnose and treat you in a timely manner. Currently we have NO WAITING LISTS, due to our faculty facutly reducing waiting times from 128 days to 8 days!!
15374 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618-2362
Appointment Lines: (949) 824-0606 (714) 456-7070
General Dermatology (and subspecialty)
Anand Ganesan, M.D.,Ph.D - Pigmentary diseases
Sergei Grando MD. Ph.D - Immunobullous diseases
Kristen Kelly, M.D. - Laser Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
Kenneth G.Linden, M.D., Ph.D. - melanoma
Janellen Smith M.D. - Melanoma
Gerald D. Weinstein M.D. - Psoriasis
Dermatopathology .... For dermatopathology consults, please call (714) 456-5556
Philip LeBoit MD
Timothy McCalmont MD.
Immunobullous Disorders
Sergei Grando M.D. Ph.D.
Melanoma, Atypical Mole Screening
Kenneth Linden, M.D., Ph.D. - Melanoma surgery, epidemiology
Janellen Smith, M.D. - Melanoma screening, stem cell research
Pediatric Dermatology
Brandie Metz, M.D. - Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Laser and Surgery
Mohs Surgery and Reconstruction
Kenneth G. Linden M.D., Ph.D
Margaret Mann M.D.
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS FRCP.
Psoriasis and Phototherapy
Kenneth G. Linden MD PhD
Gerald D. Weinstein MD
Varicose Veins, venous diseases
Margaret Mann M.D.
Laser Surgery
Kristen Kelly M.D.
Brandie Metz M.D.
Margaret Mann M.D.
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS FRCP.
Cosmetic Surgery
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS FRCP.
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Psoriasis Treatment and Research
For patients with extensive or difficult forms of psoriasis, the Psoriasis Treatment and Research Center is uniquely capable of providing state-of-the-art therapies. For more than 25 years, members of the Department of Dermatology faculty have been involved with research, clinical development and/or use of all the major forms of therapy available today for severe psoriasis. The appropriate selection of therapy depends on each patient's history of psoriasis, extent of involvement and past treatment. The knowledgeable physician must consider all of these variables in recommending a patient's therapy options. These treatments include:
- Topical Therapies
- Phototherapy (Photochemotherapy - PUVA)
- Modified Goeckerman Treatment (Phototherapy - UVB)
- Systemic Drug Therapies (Methotrexate, Tegison, Cyclosporine)
Members of our faculty have been involved in research with a number of drugs for psoriasis. Some of the drugs which are administered by mouth include Methotrexate, Tegison, Cyclosporine, and Photofrin (in combination with laser light). Many new medications for topical use have been designed and/or are tested here. At any time, we have several clinical trials ongoing in which patients can volunteer to participate in research studies.
The psoriasis patient remains the best model for studying this disease since there are no animal or adequate laboratory models for psoriasis. In addition to drug studies, we periodically ask some patients to provide us with skin and blood specimens for biochemical investigations.
Other skin diseases that have been studied in our clinical research programs include acne, atopic dermatitis, photodamaged/wrinkled skin, fungal diseases, actinic keratoses, and skin cancers.
For clinical research information, please call (949) 824-7103.
For an appointment as a private patient with psoriasis, call The Dermatology Center in Irvine at (949) 824-0606 or (714) 456-7070.
The National Psoriasis Foundation in Portland, Oregon is recommended as a source of additional information on other aspects of psoriasis. They also can provide you with information on local chapters in your area.
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