The 20 Best Melasma Doctors Near Me in san rafael, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Melasma near san rafael, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Greenbrae Dermatology A Medical Corp.

    1300 S Eliseo Dr Ste 207, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sinae Kane is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Intertrigo, Rosacea, and Melanoma. Dr. Kane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Eric C. Buxton MD Inc.

    599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Ste 305, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Buxton is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Lin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Aesthetic Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Medical Associates Inc.

    535 Miller Ave, 
    Mill Valley, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Binstock is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mill Valley, California. Dr. Binstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Binstock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Southern Marin Dermatology Inc.

    2330 Marinship Way Ste 370, 
    Sausalito, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Smith is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sausalito, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral required

    Precision Dermatology Inc.

    2100 Webster St Ste 305, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Evans is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral required

    Lucia R. Tuffanelli, MD Private Practice

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

    Lucia Tuffanelli is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tuffanelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, and Telangiectasia. Dr. Tuffanelli is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Tuffanelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Mill Valley Dermatology Inc.

    655 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd Ste 100, 
    Mill Valley, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haydee Knott is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mill Valley, California. Dr. Knott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis. Dr. Knott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Southern Marin Dermatology Inc.

    2330 Marinship Way Ste 370, 
    Sausalito, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Westphal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sausalito, California. Dr. Westphal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Hypertension, Female Pattern Baldness, Sunburn, and Rosacea. Dr. Westphal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Psoriasis Phototherapy And Skin Treatment Clinic

    515 Spruce St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tina Bhutani-Jacques is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bhutani-Jacques is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Contact Dermatitis. Dr. Bhutani-Jacques is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral required

    Office

    3838 California St Rm 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Chansky is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Dermatomyositis, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Chansky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf

    1701 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Maibach is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Maibach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, and Folliculitis. Dr. Maibach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2211 Post St Ste 404, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Kathleen M Welsh MD PC

    2299 Post St Ste 312, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Welsh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis and Melasma. Dr. Welsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral required

    Office

    118 Professional St Bldg 400, 
    Albany, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathy Fang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Albany, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Fang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    William W. Kwan, MD Private Practice

    360 Post St, Ste 400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Kwan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His clinical expertise encompasses Melasma. Dr. Kwan is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    459 Geary St Ste 400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Forum Patel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eschar, Comedones, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Advanced in Melasma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    459 Geary St Ste 400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lavanya Krishnan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eschar, Female Pattern Baldness, Malignant Hypertension, and Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Melasma
    Family Medicine

    West County Health Center Pharmacy

    13601 San Pablo Ave, 
    San Pablo, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Sandler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pablo, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    University Healthcare Alliance

    100A San Pablo Towne Ctr, 
    San Pablo, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clare Moynihan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Pablo, California. Dr. Moynihan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Moynihan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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 rafael, 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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