Summary

Dr. Michael Moats brings over five decades of dermatology expertise to his practice in Santa Maria. He earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed specialized training through residencies at LA County-USC Medical Center in dermatology and the West LA Veterans Affairs Medical Center in internal medicine. Dr. Moats holds board certification in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Moats practices at West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists in Santa Maria, California. He specializes in treating common skin conditions including moles, irregular moles, and age spots. His expertise includes removing or treating various skin lesions using advanced techniques such as laser therapy and cryotherapy. Patients rate Dr. Moats 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 52 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists

525 Plaza Dr Ste 200Santa Maria, CA 93454
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 - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Michael William MoatsDr. Ryan Trowbridge, MS, MA, MDDr. Alina G Bridges, MD, FAADTrisha Khanna, MD, FAAD
DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
52 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi
Santa Maria , CAElkhorn , NENew Hyde Park , NYOrlando , FL
Med School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ- School of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael William Moats

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael William Moats has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael William Moats has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine

Medical School

University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles CaGraduated in 1974

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