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.

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