The 20 Best Acanthosis Nigricans Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Acanthosis Nigricans Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Acanthosis Nigricans near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Kanade Shinkai
    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kanade Shinkai is a dermatologist with expertise in caring for hospitalized, systemically ill patients. She sees patients with all types of skin disease but specializes in complex conditions, particularly autoimmune and autoinflammatory skin disorders. In her research, Shinkai studies immunologic and inflammatory skin diseases. Dr. Shinkai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Cellulitis, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjali Jain is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Stanford Children's Health

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Min-jye Chen is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

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    Jeffrey North
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Office

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 280, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey North is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. North is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. His top areas of expertise are Sebaceous Adenoma, Extramammary Paget Disease, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Lindy P. Fox
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lindy P. Fox is a dermatologist who cares for patients in the hospital with complex skin conditions. Fox's research focuses on the impact of dermatologists have in the hospital setting. Her work has helped define this subspecialty within dermatology. She studies continuity of care for hospitalized patients with skin conditions, and she looks at how emerging patterns or new associations of skin diseases are recognized, documented and defined. Fox earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed her residency in dermatology at New York – Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Fox is president of both the Medical Dermatology Society and Society for Dermatology Hospitalists, and is secretary-treasurer of the Pacific Dermatologic Association. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, DRESS Syndrome, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots.

    Theodora M. Mauro
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans

    Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Theodora Mauro is a dermatologist who specializes in caring for patients with skin wounds. Mauro's research looks at how the epidermal barrier (the skin's protective outer layer) is formed and maintained, particularly in aging skin. Mauro earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed a residency in dermatology at the University of California, Davis, where she served as chief resident. She completed additional research training in the physiology department of the University of Pennsylvania, with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Mauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Darier Disease, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

    Allison Dobry
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Clinic At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 1, Suite 1000, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Allison Dobry is a dermatologist who cares for patients with complex skin conditions. Her interests include supportive dermato-oncology (treating skin conditions related to cancer or its treatments), drug eruptions (rashes resulting from medications) and digital health (the use of technology to improve medical care and patient wellness). Dobry earned her medical degree with honors from Harvard Medical School. While at Harvard, through a research fellowship awarded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, she spent a year studying the biology of melanocytes (cells that produce the skin pigment melanin). She completed a transitional year at Cambridge Health Alliance, followed by a residency in dermatology at the University of California, Irvine, where she served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in complex medical dermatology at UCSF. In addition to her work at UCSF, Dobry teaches residents at the Veterans Health Administration in San Francisco. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new music, reading fiction, finding new things to knit and crochet, and traveling. Dr. Dobry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Calcinosis, Cellulitis, and Erythema Multiforme.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Office

    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Zane is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Atopic Dermatitis, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Melasma.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    3700 California St Ste B555, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suruchi Bhatia is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).

    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Family Medicine

    Office

    275 Battery St Ste 650, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. His top areas of expertise are Acanthosis Nigricans, Acne, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Melasma.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Office

    5800 Hollis St Fl 4, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Aleshin is a Dermatologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Aleshin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, DRESS Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehla Admani is a Pediatrics provider in Emeryville, California. Dr. Admani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Vascular Birthmark, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chelsea Ma is a Dermatologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Melanoma, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Dermatology

    Berkeley Outpatient Center

    3100 San Pablo Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drew Saylor is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Kittler is a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Kittler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. Her top areas of expertise are Stork Bite, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Vascular Birthmark, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acanthosis Nigricans
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2000 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Avins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Avins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chronic Pain, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Knee Replacement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Acanthosis Nigricans?

    Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin disorder in which there is darker, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases.

    When should I see an Acanthosis Nigricans doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acanthosis Nigricans doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acanthosis Nigricans doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acanthosis Nigricans doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acanthosis Nigricans doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acanthosis Nigricans doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acanthosis Nigricans doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acanthosis Nigricans doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acanthosis Nigricans doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acanthosis Nigricans doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acanthosis Nigricans doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acanthosis Nigricans doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acanthosis Nigricans doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acanthosis Nigricans doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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