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Office
44311 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260Phone+1 760-773-6616Fax+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 ConsortiumResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2011
- Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
- Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- 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
- Benign lichenoid keratosis: an off-center fold case.Ashley Hamstra, Michael J. Messina, Abel Torres
Dermatology Reports. 2011-10-19 - 10 citationsHand hygiene in the dermatologist's office: to wash or to rub?Michael J. Messina, Lindsey A. Brodell, Robert T. Brodell, Eliot N. Mostow
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2008-12-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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