Dr. Melanie Dawn Palm, MD

MELANIE D. PALM, MD, MBA
Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care.
Dr. Palm graduated with high distinction with a joint degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the Booth Graduate School of Business. She was awarded Intern of the Year and completed her dermatology residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Lukes in Chicago, IL, serving as Chief Resident in her final year of training. Dr. Palm completed an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery fellowship in La Jolla, CA and is currently faculty for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery review course.
Born in Missouri, Dr. Palm graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and …a minor in Art History. She conducted undergraduate research as a Howard Hughes fellow.
An accomplished author, Dr. Palm has published over 20 articles in the dermatological literature and co-authored two book chapters on various topics including liposuction, photoproteciton/sunscreen use, cosmetic injectables, vein therapy, and laser technology. She has received numerous investigative and leadership accolades including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Young Investigators Writing Competition, the American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Forum, and the ASDS Future Leaders Network. Dr. Palm serves multiple leadership roles locally and nationally for organizations such as the San Diego Dermatologic Surgery Society, ASDS, and Women%u2019s Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Palm lectures nationally and internationally on developments in cosmetic dermatology and has been involved in numerous clinical studies. She is the youngest educational consultant and physician trainer for Sculptra Aesthetic, and since 2010, Dr. Palm has been one of the nation%u2019s top 5 elite Sculptra trainers, instructing dermatologists and plastic surgeons on facial revolumizing techniques.
Dr. Palm enjoys being active in the philanthropic community of San Diego. She was inducted into the Amonette Circle of the Skin Cancer Foundation for providing community skin cancer screenings and fundraising efforts with like-minded businesses in the community. Dr. Palm is a repeat recipient of both the Patients%u2019 Choice and Compassionate Doctor Awards, identifying her as one of America%u2019s most compassionate doctors.

Art Of Skin Md

437 S Highway 101 Ste 217

Solana Beach

CA

92075

USA

+18587927546

• Dermatology

• Accepts Medicaid
• Multiplan PPO
• First Health PPO
• UHC Choice Plus POS
• Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
• Aetna Choice POS II
• Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
• Blue Shield CA PPO
• CIGNA LocalPlus
• Humana National POS
• Humana Choice POS
• CIGNA PPO
• UHC Options PPO
• Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
• BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
• PHCS PPO Kaiser
• CIGNA Open Access Plus
• PHCS PPO
• Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
• BCBS Blue Card PPO
• Aetna Savings Plus of CA
• Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
• Aetna HMO
• Health Net CA PPO
• Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
• Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
• Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
• Aexcel PPO
• MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
• UHC Nexus Open Access
• Blue Shield CA Tandem PPO
• Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
• Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
• Aetna Open Choice PPO
• Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
• Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
• Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
• Medica Choice With UHC
• Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
• Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
• Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
• Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
• Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
• BCBS Pathway EPO
• Blue Cross CA Pathway EPO

• Contact Dermatitis
• Tinea Unguium
• Acne
• Eczema