Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D.
Dermatologist
300 FIR ST SAN DIEGO CA, 92101About
Dr. Elaine Harpster is a dermatologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Harpster specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Harpster diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1985
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cancer
- Cryosurgery
- Eczema (atopic Dermatitis)
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