Dermatology - UC San Diego Health
Dermatology • San Diego, CA • Since 1968
About
Summary: The Center for Transplantation at UC San Diego Health is part of UC San Diego Health (private system under the University of California). It offers comprehensive transplant services across heart, kidney, liver, lung, and multi-organ transplants, including living-donor kidney and living-donor liver transplants. The program provides full-spectrum care from pre-transplant evaluation through post-surgical maintenance, with extensive experience and patient survival rates above the national average. Located in San Diego, it operates multiple offices (6 total) and emphasizes a team-based, high-level transplantation medicine program within the broader UC San Diego Health system. Key details: - Services: Pre- and post-transplant care; heart, kidney, liver, lung, multi-organ transplants; living donor programs. - Experience: Thousands of transplants since 1968; survival rates above national average. - Locations: 6 offices in San Diego area; primary HQ at 4510 Executive Dr, Plaza 7, San Diego, CA 92121. - Contact: Main phone numbers 858-657-7000, 800-926-8273. - Affiliation: Part of UC San Diego Health system (Private ownership; umbrella: University of California San Diego).
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
4510 Executive Dr, Plaza 7, San Diego, California 92121, US
Phone
858-657-7000
askus@health.ucsd.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What dermatology services are offered at UC San Diego Health?
UC San Diego Health Dermatology provides treatment for a wide range of skin disorders and diseases, including acne and warts, and offers laser services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google/General Web Aggregator: 3.3 out of 5 stars (21 reviews)
- UC San Diego Health Official Site (Dr. Arisa Ortiz): 5 out of 5 stars (42 reviews)
- UC San Diego Health Official Site (Dr. Jeremy A. Schneider): 4.9 out of 5 stars (132 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and kind clinical staff
- High satisfaction with individual physician care
Common complaints
- Difficulty with appointments and scheduling
- Perceived disregard for patient time and concerns
"Dr. Ortiz and her in room staff was kind and professional. The staff in reception also ..."
— UC San Diego Health Provider Page"they over look their appts ・ problem with disregard to patients."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Best Sun-Safe Skincare Routine, per Dermatologists | San Diego Magazine — Jul 15, 2025
- Scripps Experts Advance Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer - Scripps Health — Apr 20, 2026
- Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health Form Joint Powers Authority — Jul 2, 2026
- Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - San Diego Magazine — Oct 2, 2025
- David Lortscher — Jun 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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