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Dr. Emil A. Tanghetti, MD

Dermatology physician, Sacramento, CA

The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery

Dr. Tanghetti is a Dermatology physician who established The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery in 1981.

5601 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819

At a glance

Board certification

Dermatology

Practice model

Accepts insurance, VIP beauty membership

Practice established

1981

About Dr. Tanghetti

Dr. Tanghetti is board certified in dermatology. He graduated from UCLA Medical School in 1976. He established The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery in 1981 and leads its medical staff.

He has been a clinical professor at the University of California, Davis, in dermatology. His research covers acne vulgaris, photo-aging, actinic keratosis, psoriasis and laser surgery. He has authored 45 published works.

The practice accepts insurance. It also offers a VIP Beauty Membership with preferred pricing on Dysport and HydraFacials, plus free perks.

Membership and fees

The practice offers a VIP Beauty Membership with preferred pricing on Dysport and HydraFacials, plus free perks.

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

UCLA Medical School (1976)

Board certification

Dermatology

Professional memberships

Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

License

California Verify with the Medical Board of California

NPI

1043250145

Location

5601 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named one of Sacramento Magazine's Top Docs of 2020

Has been listed in Best Doctors in America, Pacific region

Received the Hero in Health Care award for volunteer work removing tattoos for the California Youth Authority

Publications

"Long-Term Efficacy and Tolerability of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel for Acne in Participants With Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes IV-VI: Pooled Results From Two 6-Month Studies," SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine (2026)

"Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel for Acne: Association of Efficacy With Cutaneous Safety/Tolerability Events," SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine (2025)

"Efficacy and Safety of Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel in Caucasian Participants With Moderate to Severe Acne," SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine (2025)

"Therapeutic Recommendations for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in the US," SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine (2024)

"The Right Formula for Acne: Importance of Vehicle Formulation in Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion Design, Application, Tolerability, and Efficacy," Dermatologic Therapy (2024)