Dr. Richard Elliott Hammond, MD

Dr. Richard Hammond is a dermatologist with expertise in dermatopathology and pathology who has been practicing medicine for nearly six decades. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Hammond brings extensive experience to his practice, combining clinical dermatology with specialized knowledge in examining skin tissue under the microscope. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hammond practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and maintains his office in Santa Barbara, California. His clinical expertise includes treating actinic keratosis, skin cysts, and seborrheic keratosis. He performs various skin lesion treatments and removals, along with specialized procedures like laser therapy and cryotherapy for skin lesions. Patients have given Dr. Hammond an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence …in his care.