Dr. John Koo
Overview
Dr. John Koo is a dermatologist and director of the UCSF Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center. Koo's research interests include psoriasis therapies, phototherapy, eczema, psychodermatology (the connection between mental stress and skin health) and quality of life issues. Koo earned his medical degree from Harvard University. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a residency in dermatology at UCSF. Koo serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Koo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Prurigo Nodularis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
515 Spruce St., San Francisco, CA 94118
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion
Dr. Wilson Liao specializes in caring for patients with psoriasis and other skin disorders that may respond to phototherapy (exposure to ultraviolet light). Liao is interested in bringing cutting-edge research technologies into patient care in the clinic, a field called translational medicine. He is involved in a number of research studies on new therapies for psoriasis and skin cancer, and welcomes patient inquiries on study participation. Liao earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed both his residency and fellowship in dermatology at UCSF. Dr. Liao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), and Tissue Biopsy.
Stanford University Medical Center
Dr. David Fiorentino, MD is a Dermatologist in Redwood City, CA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1998. He is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Fiorentino is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Calcinosis.
Dermatology Clinic At Mount Zion
Haley Naik is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Naik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Psoriasis. Dr. Naik is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Koo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Koo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Koo by calling their office at 415-353-7800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Koo a top-rated expert for Plaque Psoriasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Koo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Plaque Psoriasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John Koo specialize in?
While Dr. John Koo is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, and Atopic Dermatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. John Koo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Koo has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Plaque Psoriasis. You can view a list of Dr. John Koo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Koo accept my insurance?
Dr. John Koo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Koo isDistinguished. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Koo isDistinguished. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- PsoriasisDr. Koo isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Advanced
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Koo isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Koo isAdvanced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- ParapsoriasisDr. Koo isAdvanced. Learn about Parapsoriasis.
- Prurigo NodularisDr. Koo isAdvanced. Learn about Prurigo Nodularis.
- VitiligoDr. Koo isAdvanced. Learn about Vitiligo.
- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Koo isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
- Contact DermatitisDr. Koo isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- ErythrodermaDr. Koo isExperienced. Learn about Erythroderma.
- Exfoliative DermatitisDr. Koo isExperienced. Learn about Exfoliative Dermatitis.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Koo isExperienced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).