Kristine Nguyen is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is dedicated to helping her adult and pediatric patients achieve their best skin health by using evidence-based medicine. She focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing a range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer. Kristine is a diplomate fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and an active member of the California Dermatology Physician Assistant Society (CDPAS), where she attends conferences and stays up-to-date with the most recent and advanced dermatology treatments.

Born and raised in Southern California, Kristine attended UC San Diego and earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies. Realizing her passion for helping both local and global communities achieve their health goals, she later went on to earn her dual Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health degrees from Touro University, California. During her clinical rotations, Kristine received specialized training in dermatology, general surgery, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. She also had the opportunity to pursue her global health field study in the Philippines, where she conducted research on infectious diseases and helped create health education programs for underserved youth communities.

Outside of the clinic, Kristine loves practicing yoga, traveling the world, and spending time in nature. Her guilty pleasures are binge-watching TV dramas and drinking boba.

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Specialties

• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Medical Dermatology
• Surgical Dermatology