About Dr. Jennifer Rullan , MD
Dr. Jennifer Rullan, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care at the Dermatology Institute of Coronado, CA.
Dr. Rullan is a recipient of numerous honors and awards. She graduated from medical school with both academic and clinical honors. She is a lifetime member of the Alpha Omega society and fully embraces its mission to improve care for all patients, reflected in its motto, “Be Worthy to Serve the Suffering.”
Dr. Rullan strongly believes in giving back to the community and has dedicated a good portion of her free time to doing so. She was an organic chemistry tutor at the Academic Advancement Program at UCLA and a pharmacology tutor at the Ponce School of Medicine. She also served as a site coordinator for the COPE program at a battered women’s home. Dr. Rullan is a founding sister for the delta chapter of Phi Lambda Rho Inc., one of the largest Hispanic sororities at UCLA, with principles based upon academic excellence, community service, and the promotion of Latina culture. While in medical school, she founded and directed the REMEDY Program, a program that recovered unused medical equipment for the developing world, specifically Haiti and the Dominican Republic. She volunteered at Camp Discovery, a summer camp sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, helping children with disabling skin diseases such as Epidermolysis Bullosa. She has been on several medical mission trips locally, to Peru, and to Brazil. She has both organized and participated in several skin cancer screenings, volunteered in clinics to serve the homeless, and served as a mentor to multiple students.
“I love dermatology and serving people. I want to help my patients so they can become comfortable in their skin and also be a positive inspiration. I am so blessed to be working and learning with my amazing father who has over 30 years of experience.” ~ Jennifer Rullan, MD
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Residency: University of Puerto Rico
- Internship: VA Medical Center
- Other Training: University of California Los Angeles
- Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Institute
Welcome to the Dermatology Institute, a unique, comprehensive and bilingual dermatologic practice in San Diego led by Board Certified Dermatologists, Dr. Peter Rullan and daughter Dr. Jennifer Rullan. This partnership delivers time-proven procedures with cutting-edge techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. In 2016 we were honored to have board certified Physician Assistant, Jennifer Piper Trimai, join our practice to help in surgical repairs and common dermatology practice. This laser, medical, cosmetic and surgical practice works in a very supportive and complementary manner. We are dedicated to the health and beauty of your skin, so you can look and feel your best.