
Meet Linda, our Medical Assistant!

With an innate interest in skin care and skin conditions, Linda made the decision to transition to dermatology. She enjoys the closer interaction and the long term relationships she develops with our patients. She welcomes the variety of challenges and unique patient cases that present to the Skin & Vein Institute team every day.
Linda works closely with Dr. Lloyd in all treatment areas, including:
- Medical dermatology – Helping patients find solutions to alleviate discomfort and embarrassment of conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, warts, hair loss, and many others. Encouraging patients in this sunny environment to prevent and find effective treatment for skin cancer is a special area of interest for Linda.
- Cosmetic dermatology – Linda loves assisting Dr. Lloyd in helping patients feel great about how they look with treatments ranging from Botox and dermal fillers to personalized skin care regimens.
- Laser therapies – Linda is trained to assist with a variety of medical and cosmetic laser techniques.
- Vein treatment – Because she understands that your complexion doesn’t stop at your neck, Linda also finds this to be a satisfying area of the practice.
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Meet Dr. Amanda Lloyd

Dr. Amanda Lloyd is a respected Board Certified Dermatologist based in Encinitas, CA, with over 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA Honors College and a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lloyd completed her dermatology residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center. She then was a fellow in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery after which she became board certified in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. A Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, she is also a member of the AAD and ABVLM. An editor for JAMA Dermatology, Dr. Lloyd contributes to advancing dermatological knowledge. Her dedication to patient care and education underscores her trustworthiness and expertise.
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