Acne SpecialistsPage 6

498 verified specialists treating acne from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Joaquin Brieva, MD

Associate Professor in Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Dermatology

Chicago, IL30+ years

Stephen Tyring, MD PHD

Medical Director, Houston Skin, Center for Clinical Studies; Adjunct Professor, Dermatology

Dermatology

Pearland, TX30+ years681+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Rhoda Narins, MD

Clinical Professor of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Dermatology

White Plains, NY30+ years120+ pubs

Louis Vogel, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Dermatology

New York, NY30+ years

David Kessler, D.O.

Dermatology

Massapequa, NY30+ years1+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Sara Ward, MD

Clinical Instructor, Dermatology (Medical Dermatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Dermatology

Chicago, IL30+ years82+ pubs

Eric Kusseluk, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Dermatology

New York, NY20+ years

Kurt Lu, MD

Eugene and Gloria Bauer Professor of Dermatology, Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Dermatology

Chicago, IL20+ years69+ pubs

Autoimmune & Immunobullous Dermatology

Michael Adler, M.D.

Chief Resident during his dermatology residency at Oregon Health and Science University

Dermatology

Portland, OR30+ years8+ pubs

Dermatologic Oncology

Elyse Rafal, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Dermatology

Stony Brook, NY30+ years23+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Jerome Garden, MD

Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Dermatology

Chicago, IL30+ years

Mio Nakamura, MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology; Director, Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology

Dermatology

Ann Arbor, MI10+ years193+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Alix Charles, MD

Dermatology

Hinsdale, IL20+ years3+ pubs

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

George Kihiczak, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman

Dermatology

New York, NY20+ years14+ pubs

Autoimmune & Immunobullous Dermatology

David Fivenson, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Michigan State University

Dermatology

Ann Arbor, MI15+ years

Dermatological Immunology

Scott Fretzin, M.D.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Dermatology

Westfield, IN30+ years1+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Kristen Miller, MD

Dermatology

New York, NY15+ years11+ pubs

Autoimmune & Immunobullous Dermatology

John Barbieri, MD

Director, Advanced Acne Therapeutics Clinic

Dermatology

Boston, MA10+ years306+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Tara Kaufmann, M.D.

Vice Chairman, Director Division of Laser & Cosmetic Services, Department of Dermatology; Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Dermatology

Stony Brook, NY20+ years56+ pubs

Medical Dermatology

Julia Riley, MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Dermatology

Chicago, IL9 years34+ pubs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of acne specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Acne as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.

What should I look for when choosing a acne specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for acne depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.

Are these acne specialists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What is Acne?

Acne is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches acne care.

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