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 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.
Dr. Wei is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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Breast Care Center
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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Sosa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Sosa is currently accepting new patients.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Wei
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Wei?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Wei by calling their office at 415-476-9350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Wei a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria 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 Wei specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Wei is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Maria Wei participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Wei has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Maria 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 Wei accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Wei accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-9350 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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.