History
Surfside Dermatology is dedicated to your skin care needs and wants. We specialize in medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, acne, psoriasis, injectables and much more! Conveniently located off the 5 freeway and Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, just minutes from Swamis! Our staff includes two talented, experienced physicians, three medical assistants, two patient care coordinators and an aesthetician with experience in a full-range of aesthetic services.
Specialties
Patrick Blake, MD is a board-certified dermatologist. He grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio area and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He attended medical school at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He spent a year as Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland studying the genetics of rare dermatologic diseases; it was during this time he developed his passion for dermatology. He was honored to be chosen by faculty and peers as his medical school commencement speaker. He went on to complete his Internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his Residency in Dermatology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he became Co-Principal Investigator of a clinical trial for cutaneous (skin) lupus. He served as the Clinic Chief Resident for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas during his final year. Dr. Blake serves on several professional societies but especially enjoys the American Academy of Dermatology Youth Education Committee. He has spent months abroad providing medical care in places such as Vellore, India and Lamay, Peru. Dr. Blake enjoys all aspects of dermatology. He is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for his patients and tailors his treatments to each individual. Dr. Blake serves North San Diego County at Surfside Dermatology in Encinitas.
