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About George Hightower, MD, PhD

George Hightower, MD, PhD, is a board-certified in dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. Dr. Hightower treats patients with atopic dermatitis, hyperhidrosis, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo and other disorders of pigmentation. His advocacy work focuses of supporting patients transitioning from family supervised (pediatric) to patient centered care (young adult care).

Dr. Hightower completed his fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and his residency in pediatrics and dermatology at University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. He is a graduate of the medical scientist training program at UC San Diego School of Medicine where he earned his medical degree and doctoral degree.

In his free time, Dr. Hightower enjoys time out in nature and time with his family.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Dermatology

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
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
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Medical Degree

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Doctoral Degree

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Residency

  • University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

Fellowship

  • Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA

Gender

  • Male

Date Joined Staff

  • 2021-07-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)
  • Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
  • Pigmentation Disorders
  • Pediatric Dermatology
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
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Dr. Hightower