George Hightower, M.D., Ph.D.
Locations
Specialty
Dermatology
Organization
Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego
Medical Group / IPA
CPMG/RCHN/RCSSD
Other Languages
Spanish
Medical School
UC San Diego
Internship
University of North Carolina
Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fellowship
UC San Diego
Board Certifications
Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
Gender
M
Bio
Dr. George Hightower, MD, PhD is a pediatric dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine.
After graduating from UC San Diego's Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD), he went on to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to complete a year internship in pediatrics and dermatology residency. He returned to UC San Diego/Rady Children's Hospital for Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship and then joined our faculty.
Dr. Hightower's clinical interests include atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppuritiva, vitiligo and other disorders of pigmentation.
Dr. Hightower enjoys time out in nature and the company of his wife and two children.
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