Jamie Zussman
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Jamie Zussman, MD

Languages spoken: English

*Dr. Zussman is only seeing patients at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center.

Dr. Jamie Zussman is a board certified dermatologist with a special interest in new rashes, infectious dermatology, medical dermatology, and skin cancer. She enjoys caring for patients with all general dermatologic concerns.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Dermatopathology)

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Zussman as thorough, professional, and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations and treatment options. Commenters emphasize that she listens, shows empathy, includes patients in decision-making, and makes visits comfortable both in-person and via video. Many express strong confidence in her clinical skills, particularly for skin cancer detection and treatment, and frequently recommend her care.

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4.9 /5
( out of 88 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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I have always been happy with my care provider at this facility.

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Dr Zussman is empathetic and effective.

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Doctor Zussman demonstrates a genuine concern for my issues. She is very thorough, professional and personable.

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She is amazing! I felt listened to. She was willing to talk about any spot on my skin. Thank you!

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Dr. Zussman is very down-to-earth. She gives me all available option's. She makes me feel like I am her only patient.

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Dr Zussman was very thorough in her exam and treatment plan. video appointment was a great way to have dealt with my issue.

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I was recovering from a Radical Prostatectomy and Doctor Zussman took that into account when discussing my treatment on this day.

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Felt understood and accepted for my medical needs and decisions. Fantastic visit.

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Doctor Zussman always puts her patients first. I'm always included in the final decision of my care. I would recommend Doctor Zussman to anybody needing a dermatologist. She's the consummate professional.

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I have complete confidence in Doctor Zussman. She demonstrates her expertise in identifying skin cancer and the treatments available. Doctor Zussman is very skilled, professional and personal. I would recommend her services to anybody.

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I had such a great experience here. Dr Zussman listened to my concerns and made me feel so comfortable. I am excited to continue my skin care routine and start accutane with her being my provider

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Dr Zussman is the best.

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Dr. Zussman was great.

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I like Dr Zussman A LOT. She is amazing.

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GREAT!!!!

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*Dr. Zussman is only seeing patients at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center.

Dr. Jamie Zussman is a board certified dermatologist with a special interest in new rashes, infectious dermatology, medical dermatology, and skin cancer. She enjoys caring for patients with all general dermatologic concerns.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
American Board of Dermatology (Sub: Dermatopathology)

Education history

Undergraduate Political Science - University of Michigan B.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA M.D.
Internship Preliminary Internal Medicine - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Intern
Residency Dermatology - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Resident
Fellowship Dermatopathology - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Le B, Kuceki G, Zussman (2025). Mycobacterium genavense-induced spindle cell pseudotumor presenting with symptoms of giant cell arteritis. JAAD case reports, 63, 118-121.
  2. Stauder E, Topham C, Khouri A, Cocks M, DeShazo R, Zussman J, Madigan L (2024). Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome: A case report and literature review. International journal of dermatology, 63(7), 895-899.
  3. Bormann JL, Petersen MJ, Sontheimer RD, Zussman (2024). A confounding clinically aggressive case of necrotizing granulomatous and suppurative dermatitis. Dermatology online journal, 30(1),
  4. Broadbent E, Spivak AM, Kartes J, Lawyer P, Wada DA, Zussman J, Schmidt (2024). Persistent, sterile necrotizing granulomatous dermatitis following treatment of 20-year Mycobacterium marinum infection. JAAD case reports, 53, 86-89.
  5. Elkeeb DM, Hopkins ZH, Bolender CM, Moreno C, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Vitale P, Zussman J, Duffy K, Grossman D, Secrest AM, Wada D (2023). A Single-Institution Cohort Study With Nevi of Special Site: Recurrence, Progression to Melanoma, and Patterns of Management. The American Journal of dermatopathology, 45(1), 28-39.
  6. Zussman, J (2022). "Interstitial Granulomatous Drug Reaction to Ustekinumab" . Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2022,
  7. Gociman S, Baron K, Hu B, Zussman J, Madigan L (2022). Blistering Lesions Associated With Loncastuximab Tesirine. JAMA dermatology, 158(7), 831-832.
  8. Marcelus C, Jimenez A, Zussman J, Hansen CB, Sontheimer R (2022). Questions raised by a case of adult-onset linear nodular scleroderma. Dermatology online journal, 28(5),
  9. Westerdahl, J. S, Grant, J., Sontheimer, R., & Zussman, J. (2021). Darier disease, radiation therapy, and herpesvirus -- an unfortunate triad. Dermatol Online J, 27(8).
  10. Blain K, Blue E, Zussman J, Clarke J (2021). Pruritic, erythematous, arcuate, and serpiginous smooth plaques. JAAD case reports, 13, 14-16.
  11. Laggis C, Wada D, Shah A, Zussman J (2020). Eosinophils are surprisingly common in biopsy specimens of cutaneous herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus infections: Results of a comprehensive histopathologic and clinical appraisal. J Cutan Pathol, 47(1), 6-11.
  12. Beshay A, Zussman J, Hansen (2020). Recurrent erythematous patch on the upper arm. JAAD case reports, 6(12), 1214-1216.
  13. Goldstein Z, Zussman J, Worswick S (2019). Paraneoplastic dermatomyositis presenting with interesting cutaneous findings. Cutis, 103(1), E17-E19.
  14. Franco A, Sempler J, Moss R, Zussman J (2018). A Pruritic Annular Eruption: Answer. Am J Dermatopathol, 40(5), 386.
  15. Franco A, Sempler J, Moss R, Zussman J (2018). A Pruritic Annular Eruption: Challenge. Am J Dermatopathol, 40(5), e60-e61.
  16. Tsai M, Hu M, Zussman J, Worswick S (2017). Relapsing polychondritis with meningoencephalitis. Cutis, 99(1), 43-46.
  17. Zussman J, Smart CN (2015). Perforating lichen nitidus. Am J Dermatopathol, 37(5), 406-8.
  18. Curtis JA, Florell SR, Zussman (2015). Sandpapery Skin. JAMA dermatology, 151(11), 1251-2.
  19. Zussman J, Sheth S, Ra SH, Binder SW (2011). Melanocytic matricoma with melanocytic atypia: report of a unique case and review of the literature. Am J Dermatopathol, 33(5), 508-12.
  20. Cho JS, Zussman J, Donegan NP, Ramos RI, Garcia NC, Uslan DZ, Iwakura Y, Simon SI, Cheung AL, Modlin RL, Kim J, Miller LS (2011). Noninvasive in vivo imaging to evaluate immune responses and antimicrobial therapy against Staphylococcus aureus and USA300 MRSA skin infections. J Invest Dermatol, 131(4), 907-15.
  21. Zussman J, Young (2008). Zoster vaccine live for the prevention of shingles in the elderly patient. Clinical interventions in aging, 3(2), 241-50.

Review

  1. Zussman J, Ahdout J, Kim J (2010). Vitamins and photoaging: do scientific data support their use? [Review]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 63, (3), 507-25.

Book Chapter

  1. Barnhill RL, Lugassy C, Taylor E, Zussman (2014). Chapter 10 Cutaneous Melanoma.
  2. Zussman J, Ahluwalia G, Powell C, Beynet D, McAndrews P (2012). Hair.

Case Report

  1. Walker A, Westerdahl JS, Zussman J, Mathis (2022). Interstitial Granulomatous Drug Reaction to Ustekinumab. Case reports in dermatological medicine, 2022, 1461145.
  2. Westerdahl JS, Grant J, Sontheimer R, Zussman (2021). Darier disease, radiation therapy, and herpesvirus -- an unfortunate triad. Dermatology online journal, 27(8),
  3. Cerullo L, Zussman J, Young L (2009). An unusual presentation of blastomycosislike pyoderma (pyoderma vegetans) and a review of the literature. Cutis, 84(4), 201-4.

Letter

  1. Marcacci E, Sahni D, Ririe K, Zussman J, Bowen A, Mathis (2025). Extruding pellets in a sporotrichoid pattern: a rare complication following treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. International journal of dermatology, 64(8), 1459-1460.
  2. Okhovat JP, O'Leary R, Hu M, Zussman J, Binder S, Worswick S (2017). Acrodermatitis enteropathica in a patient with short bowel syndrome. [Letter to the editor]. Cutis, 100(5), E4-E6.
  3. Zussman J, Salamon N, Suh K (2013). Vein of galen malformation with cutaneous signs. JAMA dermatology, 149(2), 249-50.