Summary

Dr. Stuart Shear is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. With 49 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Shear has developed specialized knowledge in both dermatology and dermatopathology, allowing him to diagnose and treat skin conditions while also examining tissue samples under the microscope for accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Shear practices at California Skin Institute locations in Los Angeles and Mission Hills, California, and maintains an affiliation with Community Hospital of Huntington Park. His clinical focus includes treating common skin growths like moles and seborrheic keratoses, as well as diagnosing and managing skin cancer. He performs specialized laboratory tests including surgical pathology examinations and kidney transplant biopsies to help guide patient care decisions. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 49 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stuart Lon Shear has 2 locations

California Skin Institute

1127 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 600LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
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

Dr. Stuart Lon Shear

11600 Indian Hills RdMission Hills, CA 91345

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Dr. Stuart Lon Shear, MDDr. Salar Hazany, FAAD, FACMS, MDJacquiline Hakim, MDDr. Anne E Allen, MD
DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
4.7 
49 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
LOS ANGELES , CABeverly Hills , CABeverly Hills , CAKnoxville , TN
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stuart Lon Shear

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stuart Lon Shear has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stuart Lon Shear has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. Stuart Lon Shear holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Shear's NPI number is 1053345009.

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Is Dr. Stuart Shear accepting new patients?
Dr. Stuart Shear is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Stuart Shear's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Stuart Shear accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Stuart Shear affiliated with?
Dr. Stuart Shear is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park.
Where is Dr. Stuart Shear's office located?
Dr. Stuart Shear's office is located at 1127 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 600, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90017.
Does Dr. Stuart Shear accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Stuart Shear has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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