Dr. Maria L. Wei
Overview
Dr. Maria L. Wei is a dermatologist who specializes in melanoma and disorders of pigmentation, both acquired and inherited. She directs the UCSF Pigmented Lesions/Melanoma Surveillance Clinic, which cares for individuals with melanoma as well as patients at high risk for developing melanoma – a group that includes those with a family history of melanoma, those with genetic test results indicating a risk, and those with many moles or large congenital moles. Wei leads a research laboratory that studies melanoma, investigating the biology of melanin-producing cells and how melanomas become resistant to treatment. The laboratory also seeks to understand the gender disparity in melanoma outcomes (why men and women have different outcomes) and is investigating novel biomarkers for melanoma (measurable substances that indicate the disease).
Dr. Wei is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1701 Divisadero St., Third And Fourth Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wei has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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
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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. Maria L. Wei
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria L. Wei?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria L. Wei 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. Maria L. Wei a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria L. Wei is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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. Maria L. Wei specialize in?
While Dr. Maria L. Wei is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Maria L. Wei participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria L. Wei has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Maria L. Wei's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria L. Wei accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria L. Wei 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
- MelanomaDr. Wei isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Wei isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Wei isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Cerebral Cavernous Malformation
- Cherry AngiomaDr. Wei isAdvanced. Learn about Cherry Angioma.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Fetal Cystic HygromaDr. Wei isAdvanced. Learn about Fetal Cystic Hygroma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Wei isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Alopecia UniversalisDr. Wei isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Universalis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Athlete's FootDr. Wei isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Wei isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Wei isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.