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Ruth Larson, MD, Dermatology, Poway, CA

Ruth A Larson MD

Dermatologic Surgery


MOHS Skin Cancer Surgeon

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  • 15525 Pomerado RdSuite A2Poway, CA 92064

  • Phone+1 858-451-3311

  • Fax+1 858-451-1142

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Summary

  • Dr. Ruth Larson is a dermatologist in Poway, CA and founder of the outstanding group Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group,Inc. She received her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and her dermatology training and Mohs training at UCLA. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a Fellow and life member of the American College of Mohs
    Surgery. She specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and has one of the highest cure rates for skin cancer: 1% recurrence rate in over 9,000 cases followed for over 30 years.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixInternship, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1978 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2025
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the College of Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
  • America's Top Dermatologist List Consumer Research Council of America
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

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