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Summary
Dr. George Hightower specializes in dermatology and pediatrics, bringing together expertise in skin conditions and children's healthcare. He graduated from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has practiced medicine for 12 years. His dual specialty focus allows him to provide comprehensive skin care for young patients and families.
Dr. Hightower practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, including Rady Children's Hospital and the University of California San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest. He treats common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and pregnancy-related skin changes. His procedural expertise includes skin lesion removal, laser therapy for skin lesions, and cryotherapy treatments.
Dr. Hightower practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, including Rady Children's Hospital and the University of California San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest. He treats common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and pregnancy-related skin changes. His procedural expertise includes skin lesion removal, laser therapy for skin lesions, and cryotherapy treatments.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. George Kimet Hightower has 7 locationsRady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego Metabolic And Mitochondrial Medicine
3030 Childrens Way Fl 4San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 966-8360
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Rady Childrens Hospital Pediatric And Adolescent Dermatology Clinic
7910 Frost St Ste 120San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 966-6795
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (858) 657-7000
Rady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego
477 N El Camino Real Ste 302Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 944-5545
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Uc San Diego Medical Hillcrest Medical Offices South
4168 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 543-6222
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 12 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, French | Speaks English | |
| San Diego , CA | Elkhorn , NE | Miami , FL | Knoxville , TN |
| Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: Brown Medical School | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Kimet Hightower
Medical Specialties
Dr. George Kimet Hightower has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. George Kimet Hightower has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. George Kimet Hightower holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Hightower's NPI number is 1881014652.
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