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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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    MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Melasma near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    59 providers found
      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Office

      459 Geary St Ste 400, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Forum Patel is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Eschar, Comedones, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

      Samuel F. Ellison
      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Samuel F. Ellison, MD Private Practice

      45 Castro St, Ste 332, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, and Intertrigo.

      Lucia R. Tuffanelli
      Experienced in Melasma
      Experienced in Melasma

      Lucia R. Tuffanelli, MD Private Practice

      450 Sutter St, Ste 1306, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Certified as a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology since 1989, she has enthusiastically practiced dermatology for over twenty years. Her areas of interest lie within pediatric and adult medical dermatologic problems, wound care and skin cancer exams and prevention. Dr. Tuffanelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, and Telangiectasia.

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      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Precision Dermatology Inc.

      2100 Webster St Ste 305, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tracy Evans is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

      Iwei Yeh
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Office

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

      Iwei Yeh is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

      Jeffrey North
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      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 Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Sebaceous Adenoma, Extramammary Paget Disease, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Morris Schambelan
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology

      Office

      1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 30, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Morris Schambelan is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schambelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Membranous Nephropathy, and Melasma.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology

      Endocrinology Clinic At Parnassus

      400 Parnassus Ave Ste A-550, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Holt is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology

      Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic

      1600 Divisadero St # 4, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chienying Liu is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Endocrinology

      Endocrinology Clinic At Parnassus

      400 Parnassus Ave Ste A-550, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Madhu Rao is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Office

      490 Post St Ste 320, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Dans is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Office

      2211 Post St Ste 404, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eunice Song is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Song has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Comedones, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Kathleen M Welsh MD PC

      2299 Post St Ste 312, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathleen Welsh is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis and Melasma.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      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 Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Atopic Dermatitis, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Melasma.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kanade Shinkai is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shinkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Cellulitis, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Ucsf

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Maibach is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Maibach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, and Hives.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Ucsf

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Mansh is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mansh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Comedones, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindy Fox is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, DRESS Syndrome, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maria Wei is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Melasma
      Dermatology

      Ucsf

      1701 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ayan Kusari is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kusari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Cafe-Au-Lait Spots, Ambras Syndrome, and Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Melasma?

      Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches of dark skin on areas of the face exposed to the sun.

      When should I see a Melasma 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 a Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 a Melasma 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 Melasma doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melasma 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 a Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Melasma 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 a Melasma doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Melasma 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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