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Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD

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(Taraneh Paravar, MD)

(352 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders) and General Practice

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases, lupus, scleroderma, and more.

4168 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92103

(858) 657-8322

Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD is a dermatologist in San Diego, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders) and general practice. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

Address:

4168 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

Some issues Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	548
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	274
skin procedures	274

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	42
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	654
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289
skin procedures	289

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	13
Hispanic	34
Asian	23
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	45
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	199
doctor visit	753
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	342
skin procedures	342

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	36
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	104
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	228
doctor visit	664
injections	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	342
skin procedures	342

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	55
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	222
doctor visit	643
injections	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	337
skin procedures	337

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	18
Hispanic	23
Asian	30
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	38
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	742
injections	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	391
skin procedures	391

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	11
Hispanic	32
Asian	19
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	37
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

doctor visit	825
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	457
skin procedures	457

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	12
Hispanic	30
Asian	24
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	41
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	678
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	366
skin procedures	366

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	11
Hispanic	29
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	45
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1375
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	857
skin procedures	857

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

diagnostic procedures	200
doctor visit	766
injections	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	406
skin procedures	406

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	216
Male	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	309
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	40
75 to 84	98
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 352 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$409 Otezla $409

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$409

Research Payments

Dr. Taraneh Paravar, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $5,552.

Biography

Dr. Taraneh Paravar's specialties are general practice and dermatology (skin disorders). She practices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. For her residency, Dr. Paravar trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Areas of expertise for Dr. Paravar include warts, acne, and lupus. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Paravar's professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. According to UC San Diego Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA.