Darin Martel, PA-C


Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology

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University Dermatology Group
7695 Cardinal Court Suite 200
San Diego, California 92123
For an appointment, call (858) 278-8835
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About Darin Martel, PA-C

Darin Martel is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology since 2003.  Darin's training has an emphasis on Mohs' reconstruction, skin cancer detection, biopsies, treating and diagnosing acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other various skin rashes.  He is a highly skilled injector of Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse.  He is also well trained with cosmetic lasers for acne, rosacea, skin rejuvenation, and age spots.

While he has many years of training and experience in the specialty, Darin continues to stay abreast of the latest advances in dermatology through ongoing education programs provided by the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). He attended University of Arizona and majored in Physiological Sciences before graduating from Charles Drew University with a Physician Assistant Certificate.

Patient Education Resources

Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...

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