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Dr. Ryan Wells

Dermatology & Mohs Surgery

Dr. Ryan Wells is a Ventura County native, having been born at CMH and raised in Ojai. He is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained and board-certified Mohs surgeon. After completing his undergraduate degree at UCSB, Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He then completed an Emergency Medicine residency at UCLA. Upon completion of his Emergency Medicine residency, Dr. Wells served four years in the US Air Force. Dr. Wells is a combat veteran, having served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Wells received a multitude of awards during his active-duty time to include the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Aerial Achievement Medal. After serving as an Emergency Physician in the Air Force, Dr. Wells completed a second residency in Dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery / Procedural Dermatology, also at Emory University. Dr. Wells was selected as Chief Resident in both his Emergency Medicine and Dermatology residency programs. Dr. Wells is married and has three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, snowboarding, surfing, hiking, fishing, and backpacking.