global news | January 09, 2026

Dr. Christine (Schalwitz) Kilcline, MD – San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr. Kilcline graduated from UC Davis, recognized as an Outstanding Senior, followed by cum laude honors from Albany Medical College. She completed her post-graduate training at UCSF in top rated residencies in Pediatrics and Dermatology. Dr. Kilcline completed clinical research trials for Psoriasis and Eczemaand is a fellowship trained Pediatric Dermatologist at San Diego’s Rady Children's Hospital. While pursuing her career in private practice, she has remained active in academic medicine as a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member for the Department of Dermatology at UC Davis Medical Center, served as Treasurer and Vice President of the Northern California Dermatology Society, and runsa a high risk dermatology clinic at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madeira, CA.

Dr. Kilcline practices the comprehensive scope of dermatologic care. She specializes in complex medical and pediatric dermatology. As a board certified pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Kilcline understands the impact skin disease can have on the physical and social development for the child and the family unit. Her training in both San Francisco and San Diego allowed her to develop as a skilled dermatologic and laser surgeon for both children and adults. Tambien, Dra. Kilcline se habla espanol.

Christine Kilcline is a native of Northern California. When not at work, she can be found cheering on her kids sports teams, enjoying her husband's cooking, practicing yoga, learning to paddle board, cheering for the San Francisco Giants, and searching for seashells.