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Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD

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(Dr. Daniel E. Zelac, M.D.)

(244 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: Mohs surgery, skin issues, cosmetic skin treatment

10820 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 295-1608

Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Health and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

10820 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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3811 Valley Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92130

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15004 Innovation Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

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Some issues Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News

“"Hair loss is a lifelong process," said Dr. Daniel Zelac, a dermatologist and director of hair restoration at Scripps Clinic.”—"Patchy success for most baldness treatments", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
cancer surgery	205
diagnostic procedures	159
doctor visit	755
incision and drainage	12
injections	20
minor procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	63
reconstructive surgery	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	419
skin procedures	419
skin surgery	217
tissue transfer	63
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	411
diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	633
injections	26
plastic surgery procedures	64
reconstructive surgery	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	633
skin procedures	633
skin surgery	411
tissue transfer	64
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	81
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	547
diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	705
injections	17
plastic surgery procedures	40
reconstructive surgery	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	775
skin procedures	775
skin surgery	547
tissue transfer	40
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	92
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	490
diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	755
injections	22
plastic surgery procedures	67
reconstructive surgery	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	809
skin procedures	809
skin surgery	490
tissue transfer	67
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	720
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1146
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	248
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	562
diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	759
injections	21
plastic surgery procedures	84
reconstructive surgery	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	857
skin procedures	857
skin surgery	562
tissue transfer	84
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	603
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	120
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	663
diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	626
injections	14
plastic surgery procedures	72
reconstructive surgery	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	889
skin procedures	889
skin surgery	663
tissue transfer	72
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	120
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	588
diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	695
injections	13
plastic surgery procedures	86
reconstructive surgery	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	854
skin procedures	854
skin surgery	588
tissue transfer	86
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	130
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	660
doctor visit	595
injections	25
plastic surgery procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	916
skin procedures	916
skin surgery	660
tissue transfer	73
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	117
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	458
doctor visit	457
injections	22
plastic surgery procedures	56
reconstructive surgery	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	640
skin procedures	640
skin surgery	458
tissue transfer	56
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	98
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	425
doctor visit	464
plastic surgery procedures	36
reconstructive surgery	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	616
skin procedures	616
skin surgery	425
tissue transfer	36
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	396
doctor visit	593
injections	21
plastic surgery procedures	37
reconstructive surgery	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	609
skin procedures	609
skin surgery	396
tissue transfer	37
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	91
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in La Jolla, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

abscess drainage	12
cancer surgery	491
diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	639
incision and drainage	12
injections	20
minor procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	728
skin procedures	728
skin surgery	492
tissue transfer	61
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	547
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	205
85 and over	99
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	257

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology (1999)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 244 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Jolla, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel Ethan Zelac, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$20,808 LIBTAYO $20,808
GENZYME CORPORATION	$16,939 LIBTAYO $15,772	DUPIXENT $45	$1,122
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$929 Tremfya $507	STELARA $361	GUSELKUMAB $61
AbbVie, Inc.	$721 Humira $641	Skyrizi $14	$67
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$629 $629
Other	$2,976 COSENTYX $369	Erivedge $188	EUCRISA $184	OLUMIANT $150	Wound Matrix $140	Other $1,944

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$31,502
Food and Beverage	$5,464
Travel and Lodging	$5,357
Long term medical supply or device loan	$567
Education	$112

Biography

Dr. Daniel Zelac is a specialist in MOHS-micrographic surgery. Dr. Zelac has a special interest in skin issues, cosmetic skin treatment, and mohs surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital. Before performing his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Dr. Zelac attended Temple University School of Medicine. He is rated highly by his patients. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Zelac is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.