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Joel Crockett, MD

Physician

Joel Crockett, MD
Joining GSD October 26, 2026

Board Certified + Healthcare Technology Innovator

Why Patients Trust Dr. Crockett

  • Joel Crockett, MD is a board-certified dermatologist practicing medical, procedural and cosmetic dermatology at Golden State Dermatology’s Rossmoor, San Ramon and Walnut Creek offices, committed to high-quality care using advanced techniques and patient-centered solutions.
  • He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine, then completed his dermatology residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
  • During residency he led the development of Clearpath, a tablet-based digital pathology platform since adopted by dermatology programs worldwide — work that has enhanced collaboration, improved lab efficiency and contributed to machine learning algorithms for assisted diagnosis.
  • He went on to serve as vice president of product at CrossChx, a venture-backed healthcare technology startup, leading cross-functional teams that deployed healthcare software in more than 300 medical facilities across the U.S. — experience he now brings to integrating technology into patient care.
  • A Bay Area native, he and his wife returned to the area after the birth of their fifth child to be closer to family, continuing a tradition of East Bay medical service that began in 1930, when his grandfather, Cless Crockett, opened his first practice in Hayward.
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Meet Dr. Joel Crockett

Joining October 26, 2026

Dr. Crockett is a board-certified dermatologist.

He specializes in medical, procedural and cosmetic dermatology and brings a strong background in healthcare innovation and technology to his clinical work. A Bay Area native, Dr. Crockett is committed to delivering high-quality care using advanced techniques and patient-centered solutions. His family has a long history of medical service in the East Bay, dating back to 1930 when his grandfather, Cless Crockett, opened his first medical practice in Hayward.

Dr. Crockett earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and completed his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his dermatology residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

During residency, Dr. Crockett led the development of Clearpath, a tablet-based digital pathology platform that has since been adopted by dermatology programs worldwide. His work in digital pathology has helped enhance collaboration, improve lab efficiency and contribute to the development of machine learning algorithms for assisted diagnosis.

Following his residency, he became vice president of product at CrossChx, a healthcare technology startup backed by leading venture capital firms. There, he led cross-functional teams to deploy healthcare software in more than 300 medical facilities across the U.S.

After the birth of their fifth child, Dr. Crockett and his wife returned to the Bay Area to be closer to family. He brings to Golden State Dermatology a passion for integrating technology into patient care and creating exceptional experiences for the communities he serves.

Education & Training

  • BS in Neuroscience, Brigham Young University
  • MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine
  • Dermatology residency, Wright State University

Experience

  • Founder and developer of Clearpath digital pathology platform
  • Former Vice President of Product at CrossChx healthcare technology startup
  • Background in machine learning and diagnostic algorithm development

Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

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