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Michael Messina, MD, Dermatology, Palm Desert, CA

MichaelJosephMessinaMD

Dermatology Palm Desert, CA

Dermatologic Surgery, Pediatric Dermatology

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  • Office

    44311 Monterey Ave
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
    Phone+1 760-773-6616
    Fax+1 760-773-6618

Summary

  • Michael Messina, MD, is a Dermatologist based in Palm Desert, CA, with subspecialties in Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, and Pediatric Dermatology. He completed his internship at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his dermatology residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium. Practicing at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists since 2016, he demonstrates expertise in various areas, including dermatologic surgery and pediatric dermatology. His work has also been published in established journals including Dermatology Reports and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Messina is an esteemed fellow of the American Society of Mohs Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Academy of Dermatology, and he received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from NextGen Healthcare.

Education & Training

  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2011
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Board Certified in Mohs Dermatologic Surgery AAD, 2021
  • Fellow (ASMS) American Society of Mohs Surgery, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish