Best Dermatologists in Santa Cruz
Finding the right dermatologist in Santa Cruz means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of dermatologists — 10+ verified dermatologists are listed below.
10 dermatologists in Santa Cruz
Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group
4.5Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr(831) 476-2444Morgan Lawrence Magid, MD
4.5Morgan Lawrence Magid · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444Andrew Spedding Calciano, MD
4.5Andrew Spedding Calciano · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444Andrew Spedding Calciano, MD
4.5Andrew Spedding Calciano · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444Molly Courtwright Shields, MD
4.5Molly Courtwright Shields · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444Molly Courtwright Shields, MD
4.5Molly Courtwright Shields · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444Morgan Lawrence Magid, MD
4.5Morgan Lawrence Magid · Dermatology Physician
1661 Soquel Dr Suite E(831) 476-2444
Dermatologists in Santa Cruz by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Dermatologists in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near Santa Cruz — useful if your insurance network extends across the metro.
About finding a dermatologist in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has dermatologists practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Santa Cruz dermatologists list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about dermatologists in Santa Cruz
How do I find the highest-rated dermatologist in Santa Cruz?+
Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.
What if no Santa Cruz dermatologists accept my insurance?+
Try the surrounding metro — insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.
Are walk-in visits available with Santa Cruz dermatologists?+
Walk-ins are uncommon for most dermatologists. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.
How often is this Santa Cruz list updated?+
Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.