About Dr. Kim Albridge, MD
Kim Albridge, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist serving the Santa Cruz County area for 20 years. Her areas of expertise include dermatologic and skin cancer surgery, medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. “I am excited to be a part of the California Skin Institute team. They are an exceptional group of dermatologic professionals with many available advanced technologies. I am passionate about combining individualized personal attention with state of the art technology to achieve the highest quality of care for my patients.”
Dr. Albridge completed her medical school, medicine internship and dermatology residency all at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her prior education included undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University in her home state of Tennessee, where she graduated magna cum laude with a double B.S. in Mathematics and Molecular Biology. While in college, she pursued a year abroad at Leeds University in England and discovered her interest in dermatology, joining a research team, during her time there.
Dr. Albridge has been committed to her field and her community. She has been a Volunteer Clinical Faculty at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Stanford Dermatology Program, participated in numerous community skin screening throughout the years, and provided regular dermatologic presentations to individual programs and medical professionals of Santa Cruz county. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatology Society, and is a member of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society.
Dr. Albridge completed her medical school, medicine internship and dermatology residency all at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her prior education included undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University in her home state of Tennessee, where she graduated magna cum laude with a double B.S. in Mathematics and Molecular Biology. While in college, she pursued a year abroad at Leeds University in England and discovered her interest in dermatology, joining a research team, during her time there.
Dr. Albridge has been committed to her field and her community. She has been a Volunteer Clinical Faculty at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Stanford Dermatology Program, participated in numerous community skin screening throughout the years, and provided regular dermatologic presentations to individual programs and medical professionals of Santa Cruz county. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatology Society, and is a member of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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 do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
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Education & Training
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: Stanford University
- Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
