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About Tissa Hata, MD

Tissa Hata, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical service chief and director of the UC San Diego Dermatology Clinical Trials Unit.

Dr. Hata's clinical research includes several ongoing clinical trials: new biologic and topical treatments for psoriasis, and studies on atopic dermatitis, acne and acne rosacea.

Her recent research is focused on the microbiome of the skin in people with atopic dermatitis, and includes several National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded studies examining the effects of an autologous and a targeted microbiome transplant on patients with atopic dermatitis. Since patients with atopic dermatitis lack "good bacteria," the transplant hopes to use "good bacteria" as a treatment for atopic dermatitis.

Dr. Hata completed her fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine and residencies at UCLA and Harvard Medical School. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She has published in top tier journals such as Science, Science Translational Medicine, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Dr. Hata is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), and the Society of Investigative Dermatology. She is a recipient of the Nature Medicine Publishing Best Abstract Award.

Dr. Hata's favorite pastime is hiking in national parks. She recently completed the Half Dome hike in Yosemite.

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Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
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Medical Degree

  • University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship

  • UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Residency

  • UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2001-12-05

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Acne Rosacea
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Rosacea
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Nail Infection
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Skin Disorder
  • Warts
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted