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.
Patient Education Resources
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
Eczema Medication Savings & Support Programs
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
Rosacea Medication Savings
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Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: Stanford University
- Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
