Dr. Sheila Krishna, MD, is double board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs). She graduated from MIT with honors and earned her medical degree from UCLA, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Krishna completed her dermatology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she served as Chief Resident, and later gained expertise in research at UCLA. In 2021, she became one of the first to be board-certified in Mohs surgery. A passionate advocate for patient communication and education, Dr. Krishna practices in San Diego, where she treats both adults and children. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by her peers in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Languages Spoken
- › English
Board Certifications
- › American Board of Dermatology
Hospital Affiliations
Education
- › July 2011-June 2014: Resident and Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia (VCUHS/MCV), Richmond, VA
- › July 2010-June 2011: Research Assistant, Dermatology, University of California Los Angeles
- › July 2005-June 2009: MD, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
- › July 2001-June 2005: BS Biology and BS Foreign Languages, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
Memberships & Associations
- › 2013-2014: Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology, Virginia Commonwealth University
- › 2013: Mentorship Award Recipient, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Mentor: Dr. Sarah Myers, Duke University Dermatology
- › 2013-2014: Resident Representative, Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Committee, American Academy of Dermatology
- › 2012-2013: Secretary, Residents/Fellows Section, Medical Society of Virginia
- › 2009 American Women’s Medical Association Award for Excellence
- › 2009- current: Educational Counselor (Interviewer), MIT Educational Council, MIT Admissions Committee
- › 2009- current: Member, Alpha Omega Alpha (UCLA Delta Chapter)
- › 2005-current: Member, Phi Beta Kappa (MIT Xi Chapter)
Insurances Accepted
PPO- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street
- CIGNA
- Coventry / First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- Health Management Network, Inc.
- Humana ChoiceCare
- Interplan / HealthSmart
- MultiPlan
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Scripps Employee Medical Plan
- St. Paul's Eldercare
- Three Rivers
- USA MCO
Need help?
Contact Sheila M. Krishna, MD for more assistance at (760) 783-5502.
