Question 1

How many dermatology are listed in San Francisco, CA?

Accepted Answer

20 verified dermatology clinicians are listed on Help Me Find A Doctor for San Francisco, CA, sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry. The list refreshes as clinicians are added, retire, or update their practice addresses.

Question 2

How do I choose a dermatology in San Francisco, CA?

Accepted Answer

Start by confirming the clinician's board certification and primary specialty on their profile, then compare their practice location, phone, and any patient reviews. Every San Francisco, CA listing links to the NPPES record so you can verify credentials before booking. If you need a second opinion, browse related specialties on the same page.

Question 3

Does insurance cover dermatology visits in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Most major medical plans cover a dermatology visit when the referral is medically necessary; cosmetic or elective procedures are typically self-pay. Call the San Francisco office directly with your insurance card ready — front-desk staff can verify network status and any prior-authorization requirements before your appointment.

Question 4

How much does a dermatology appointment cost in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A first-visit dermatology consultation in San Francisco usually runs $150–$400 without insurance, depending on complexity and any imaging or diagnostics performed. In-network copays typically fall between $30 and $75. Many offices publish self-pay pricing on request.

Question 5

Are telehealth visits available with San Francisco dermatology?

Accepted Answer

Many San Francisco dermatology now offer telehealth for follow-ups, medication management, and second opinions. Look for the "Virtual care" badge on a profile, or open the San Francisco, CA clinician's practice page — most list their telehealth booking link directly.

Question 6

What's the difference between a dermatology and a primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

Dermatology is a focused field: dermatology complete extra residency and often fellowship training in that specific area of medicine, and typically see patients on referral for conditions that need deeper expertise than a primary care visit provides. A primary care physician remains your day-to-day medical home and coordinates dermatology referrals when needed.

Best dermatologists in San Francisco, CA

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All dermatologists indexed in San Francisco, CA

REGINA-CELESTE AHMAD, M.D., PhD

DEIRDRE ALEXANDER, m.d.

DEBORAH ALTEMUS, DO

ERIN AMERSON, M.D.

RYAN ARAKAKI, MD

AZUCENA ARGUELLES, MD

ANDREA AUSTIN, M.D.

RUPA BADLANI, M.D.

ADRIENNE BARRY, MD, PhD

TIMOTHY BERGER, MD

TINA BHUTANI-JACQUES, MD

KERRY BLACKER, MD

ADRIANNA BROWNE, M.D.

MICHAEL BURNS, MD

CAREN CAMPBELL, MD

EKAMA CARLSON, MD, PhD

FRANCINE MARIEL CASTILLO

HERBERT CASTILLO VALLADARES

AILEEN CHANG, M.D.

PETER CHANSKY, MD