My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Michael Haiman, MD
Dermatology
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- Patient Instructions
- Web Resources
- Cosmetic Services
- Isotretinoin Video
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Cold, Flu and Cough
- Dear 16-year-old Me: A Video Letter to Young People about Melanoma
- SkinCancerNet
General References
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Professional
Background
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I graduated with Distinction in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986. It was during my time attending Berkeley that I fell in love with Northern California and vowed to come back here to live some day. I explored some of the country by taking my medical training in different cities. I attended the University of California, San Diego for Medical School, and the University of Washington for Internship and finally studied Dermatology at the largest and one of the most prestigious Dermatology Programs in the country, New York University Medical Center (NYU).
After completing my Dermatology Residency at NYU, I worked in the private practices of a few of my University instructors to increase my cosmetic skills while making a living. These practices were in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island. After two years in the private practice setting, I was ready to come back to Northern California.
I chose Kaiser Permanente because I knew that this is where the best medical care in the country was being delivered. While I was in private practice, I was told by private insurance companies that I could not treat certain conditions or use certain medications. I was attracted to Kaiser Permanente because the doctors can treat their patients here without having to worry about those limitations.
I love being a dermatologist. My initial interest in dermatology grew because the study of dermatology emphasizes not only what you see on the skin, but also what is happening on the cellular level in the skin. I studied molecular biology at UC Berkeley for a similar reason. I love to understand the underlying mechanisms that produce the natural phenomenon we observe in biology.
The practice of dermatology involves a lot more than cells, of course. I really enjoy taking care of all age groups, from newborns to senior citizens. I also like the fact that dermatologists treat diseases with both surgery and medicines.
The best part of being a dermatologist is being with my patients. Over the last decade of my practice, I've met some wonderful people and each day I get to see familiar patients as well as meet new ones.
Roles and Responsibilities
I have been Chief of Dermatology at the Santa Rosa Medical Center since 1998, and I was Chair of the Chiefs of Dermatology for Northern California Kaiser from 2001-2004. I really enjoy leadership roles. They allow me to think about the care I deliver differently. As a Chief, I can focus on the entire population for whom I'm responsible and work on projects that will allow Kaiser Permanente to deliver great quality care to all of our members.
In 2009, I added the responsibility of being the Assistant Physician in Charge of Performance Improvement. In this role I work with teams across the Santa Rosa Medical Center to find ways to make our already great service and quality even better for our patients.
Credentials
| Medical Education | UC San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA |
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| Internship | University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA |
| Residency | New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY |
| Board certification | Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology |
Professional Affiliations
• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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