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Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center

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The UCSF Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center specializes in diagnosing and treating the full range of skin diseases and cancers. Our experts are leaders in performing Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly specialized treatment for certain kinds of skin cancer.

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Our Services

We use 14 types of lasers to treat various conditions, including:

  • Birthmarks called vascular malformations
  • Broken blood vessels
  • Cherry angiomas, benign skin tumors that are red to purple in color
  • Congenital skin deformities (existing at birth)
  • Pigmented lesions, such as sun spots, tattoos and pigmented birthmarks
  • Rosacea
  • Vascular lesions, such as port-wine stains

The center also does laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, treatment of photodamage and a range of cosmetic procedures, including:

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    Case Management & Social Work

    Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.

    Class

    Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

    This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.

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    Patient Relations

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    Spiritual Care Services

    Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

    International Services

    If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreting Services

    UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.

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    Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third and Fourth Floors
    San Francisco, CA 94115

    Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center

    Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

    1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94158

    MarinHealth Dermatology

    See our two Marin County locations and learn more about the program.

    Our research initiatives

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      UCSF Department of Dermatology Research

      The UCSF Department of Dermatology's research programs cover a broad range of investigations into skin biology and disease, ultimately leading to more effective care for patients.

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