Kristen Richards, M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon. A native of La Jolla, this talented dermatologist received her Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and her medical doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland.
Dr. Richards received her dermatology specialty training at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, following an internship in pediatrics at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. After completing her residency, Dr. Richards pursued her interest in skin cancer surgery and reconstruction through a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Dr. Richards maintains staff privileges at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, where she was the Dermatology Department Head. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY KRISTEN RICHARDS, M.D.:
Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery utilizing Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Cosmetic Injectables and Fillers
- Botox
- Bellafill
- Belotero
- Dysport
- Kybella
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Juvederm
- Sculptra
- Voluma
- Volbella
Cosmetic Laser Treatments
- Fraxel
- V-Beam Laser
- Laser Hair Removal
- Blu-U Light
- PDT
- IPL® Photofacials
- ActiveFX™ Laser Treatment
- DeepFX Laser Treatment
- TotalFX Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Additional Cosmetic Services
- Ultherapy
- Customized Cosmetic Treatments for Men
- Customized Cosmetic Treatments for Patients with Skin of Color
- Sclerotherapy
- SculpSure
- Hand Rejuvenation Treatments
Dermatology Skin Condition Services
- Acne
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Atypical Moles
- Melasma
- Actinic Keratoses
- Warts
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Melanoma
- Mohs Surgery
