Dermatology

Daniel Zelac, M.D.

Director, Hair Restoration Unit

Daniel Zelac, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatologic oncology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He primarily treats skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, with extensive experience in skin cancer excision and Mohs surgery for precise tumor removal. As Director of the Hair Restoration Unit, he is an expert in hair transplantation a

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD, 1995)
Internship: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Internal Medicine, 1996)
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine (Dermatology, 1999)
Fellowship: Scripps Clinic (Mohs and Cosmetic Surgery, 2000)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Skin Cancer SurgeryBasal Cell CarcinomaMohs SurgerySkin Cancer

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Clinic
Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Zelac treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Zelac practice?

Daniel Zelac practices in La Jolla, CA with hospital affiliations including Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

What does Dr. Zelac specialize in?

Daniel Zelac is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

How long has Dr. Zelac been practicing?

Daniel Zelac has 31+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Zelac's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD, 1995); Internship: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Internal Medicine, 1996); Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine (Dermatology, 1999).