Redding Dermatology - Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Pimples, Nail Fungus, Rosacea, Cosmetic, Acne, Wart

The goal of Redding Dermatology Medical Group, Inc. is to provide the highest quality modern dermatologic care to residents of Northern California. We believe that providing accurate information on skin conditions and treatments is a vital part of quality care. Therefore, we created this web site as a resource for Northern California residents and the Internet community.

About Dr. Kraffert
Dr. Craig A. Kraffert, MD

Dr. Craig A. Kraffert graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine with honors and served his surgical internship at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences. His residency training was at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Kraffert was certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1992 and re-certified in 1999. Board certification indicates that he has successfully completed additional extensive training and testing. Re-certification requires successful completion of weeks of competitive testing and indicates that Dr. Kraffert’s dermatologic knowledge and skills have kept pace with advances in dermatology today.

Dr. Kraffert is a member of several medical organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for MOHS' Surgery, the California Medical Association, and the Shasta-Trinity Medical Society. Dr. Kraffert has staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center and Redding Medical Center.

About Brian Reber, P.A.-C.
Brian Reber, certified Physician Assistant.

Brian Reber is a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), who is credentialed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. After Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree at Albright College of Reading, Pennsylvania, he completed his paramedic training. Subsequently, he provided 13 years of service for the City of San Francisco's emergency medical services-- where he received the Paramedic of the Year award in 1991. In 1995, Brian graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at The Stanford University Medical Center of Palo Alto, California. Prior to joining us, Brian attained a substantial foundation in family practice medicine prior to his choosing to train with a Bay Area dermatologist over the past three years.

Today PA's are an invaluable resource within our healthcare system. PA's are true health care providers licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. Their roles within dermatology are diverse. PA's may diagnose, and treat diseases of the skin and perform surgical treatments as well. Brian maintains his medical and surgical skill through close association with Dr. Kraffert, in addition to his affiliation with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, California Academy of Physician Assistants. Completing greater than 50 hours of continuing medical education annually and re-certification every six years by passing the written re certification exam, insures Brian's fund of medical knowledge is up-to-date

In his leisure time Brian and his wife, Peggy, enjoy exploring the great outdoors of the Redding area. When he is not busy chasing his two Jack Russell terriers,
Brian plays tennis and is training to acquire his private pilot's license.

About Sabrina Speer, R.N.

Sabrina Speer is a Registered Nurse with over twenty years experience. She received her degree in nursing with honors from the College of the Sequoias. Registered Nurses are licensed to administer medications and perform treatments with physician supervision. Since 2001, Sabrina has devoted herself exclusively to Cosmetic Dermatology. While working and training with a Board Certified Dermatologist in Walnut Creek, Sabrina obtained her Collagen Specialist Certificate 2002. Sabrina has continued to expand and refine her cosmetic dermatology offerings under Dr. Kraffert's supervision and currently performs collagen, Restylane and BOTOX treatments, skin peels, and sclerotherapy of leg veins, as well as cosmetic laser treatments. She attends statewide cosmetic dermatology clinics to help ensure her patients are getting the very latest techniques in aesthetic enhancement. Sabrina is active in local service organizations including Soroptomist International of Redding and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Appointments and Office Hours
Patients are seen by appointment. New patients are welcome and physician referrals are generally not required. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Our office telephone number is (530) 241-1111.

Location
Our main office is located at 2139 Airpark Drive, in the Escorial Complex. This is approximately one and a half blocks from Placer Road. You may view a local map or receive driving directions from your location.

Our Siskiyou County office is located at 635 Lassen Lane, in Doctors Park Mt. Shasta, CA. Telephone 866-639-2580. You may view a local map or receive driving directions from your location.

Insurance
As a service to patients, our office will bill the patient’s insurance for services rendered. We will bill both primary and secondary insurance policies. However, we require any applicable co-payments and/or deductibles be paid at time of service.

For patients who do not have insurance, we require payment at time of service. Payment may be made with cash, check, or credit card.

We are enrolled as providers for most private insurance plans. Below is a list of several of these plans:

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530-241-1111
fax 530-241-4870
website: www.reddingdermatology.com

Redding Dermatology
Medical Group, Inc.
2139 Airpark Drive
Redding, CA 96001

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