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Dr. Michael Moats, MD

Dermatology*
3.9 (19)
Map Pin Small Santa Maria, CA
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50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Moats, MD

Dr. Michael Moats, MD is a Dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA. They specialize in Dermatology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Dermatology. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Dr. Moats, completed a residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Moats an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Moats works at West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists in Santa Maria, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Moles (Benign Skin Lesions) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Moats' Office Locations

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    West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists
    525 Plaza Dr Ste 200, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 491-4128

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  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing

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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Birthmark
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Michael Moats, MD

    Specialties*
    • Dermatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1750360889
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Wadsworth Va Hosp/Va Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
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    • Dermatology
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    Dr. Moats has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Moats works at West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists in Santa Maria, CA. View the full address on Dr. Moats’s profile.

    Dr. Moats has seen patients for Moles (Benign Skin Lesions), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Moats on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Moats. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Moats.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Moats, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Moats appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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