Erik Gilbertson, MD

  • Dermatology
Erik Gilbertson, MD, a Scripps Health dermatologist, smiles in front of a sunny setting.
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Accepts new patients
Treats adults
In-person & video visits
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About

Specialties

Dermatology

Languages

EnglishNorwegianSpanish

Gender

Male

Expertise

Dermatology

Biography

As a dermatologist, Erik Gilbertson, MD, is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo (a condition that causes depigmentation of some areas of the skin) and other skin disorders.


Dr. Gilbertson is involved in clinical research studies for new psoriasis treatments and is a featured speaker at the National Psoriasis Foundation meetings. He is also involved in the education of new dermatologists as a volunteer assistant clinical professor in the department of medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).


Dr. Gilbertson was nominated as one of San Diego’s Top Doctors by the San Diego County Medical Society for the past four years. He has also been the director of the Regional Hansen’s Disease Center in San Diego, CA since 2010.


He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, past president of the San Diego Dermatological Society and past head of the division of dermatology at Scripps Clinic.


Dr. Gilbertson is a San Diego native and fluent in both Spanish and Norwegian.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology, 1996

Medical Education

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, MD, 1992

Internships

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Internal Medicine, 1993

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Dermatology, 1996

Medical Groups

Hospital Affiliations

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Associated Providers

Sarah Miller
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Sarah Miller, PA

Physician Assistant, Dermatology

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What Are Common Treatments for Psoriasis?

What Are Common Treatments for Psoriasis?

Anyone can get psoriasis. Learn the types, risk factors and treatments for this chronic skin condition, including the use of biologics.

Aug 27

Scripps Dermatologist Receives National Volunteer Award

Scripps Dermatologist Receives National Volunteer Award

Scripps Dermatologist Receives National Volunteer Award

Erik O. Gilbertson, a dermatologist at Scripps Clinic, has been named Health Professional Volunteer of the Year by the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Feb 22

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