Summary

Dr. Dale Kooistra is a dermatologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice. Dr. Kooistra is fluent in Tagalog and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Kooistra practices at Palomar Medical Center in Poway, California. He specializes in treating various skin conditions including actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and basal cell skin cancer. His expertise includes skin lesion treatment and removal, cryotherapy for skin lesions, and laser therapy for skin conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Tagalog, Spanish
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dale Alvin Kooistra has 2 locations

Kooistra Dale A Office

15525 Pomerado Rd Ste D2Poway, CA 92064
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Palomar Medical Center

15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064

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Dr. Dale Alvin Kooistra, MDDr. Julia Kwan, MDDr. Jonathan Carp, MDTrisha Khanna, MD, FAAD
DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
3.3 
4.6 
42 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Tagalog, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi
Poway , CARancho Palos Verdes , CADelray Beach , FLOrlando , FL
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University Med School: Rutgers Medical School Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dale Alvin Kooistra

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Gundersen Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dale Alvin Kooistra has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dale Alvin Kooistra has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Internal Medicine
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Dale Kooistra accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Dale Kooistra has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dale Kooistra?
You can find contact information for Dr. Dale Kooistra here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dale Kooistra affiliated with?
Dr. Dale Kooistra is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center.
Does Dr. Dale Kooistra accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dale Kooistra accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Dale Kooistra speak?
Dr. Dale Kooistra speaks Tagalog and Spanish.

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