Dermatologic Surgery Program
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Leaders in Dermatologic Surgery
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Dermatologic Surgery program offers easy access to innovative care personalized to your needs.
Renowned experts in dermatologic surgery lead our integrated care approach. The center seamlessly coordinates complete services to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of skin conditions, from routine to the most complex in the world.Ìý
What We Offer You for Dermatologic Surgery Care
- Advanced care for all types of skin cancer and cosmetic procedures.ÌýGo to Conditions Treated
- Advanced treatment options including precise noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures, laser treatments, and significant expertise with pigmented skin.ÌýGo to Treatments
- Access to clinical trials evaluating new techniques and treatments. Go to Clinical TrialsÌýGo to Clinical Trials
- Fellowship-trained surgeons who are global leaders in dermatologic surgery – active clinical À¶Ý®ÊÓƵers who teach and lecture around the world.ÌýGo to Your Care Team
- ÌýA comfortable center easily accessible from Highway 101.Ìý ÌýGo to Accessing Care
Our specialists collaborate to deliver complete services for the diagnosis and treatment of all skin conditions. Patients come to us from around the world seeking a more precise diagnosis, more effective treatment, or opportunity to participate in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for their condition. No matter how rare or complex the condition may be, we are ready to help.
Advanced care for all conditions
Some of the conditions we treat are quite common – they affect virtually all of us at some point in our lives. Others are far more unusual, far more complex, and treatable in only a handful of centers in the world.
What makes the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Dermatologic Surgery program so unique is how complete and innovative it is. The program welcomes all cases, even the most challenging. Treatments range from noninvasive approaches to complex surgery.
INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Emphasis on noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures: Our goals are to prevent your condition from coming back and to do everything we can to ensure your satisfaction with your care.
- Experienced team: Our doctors have specialized training and extensive experience with a wide range of cases.
- Coordinated care:ÌýSkin cancer surgeons as well as cosmetic procedure specialists work together in the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Dermatologic Surgery program. They provide services from diagnosis through treatment and reconstruction to ensure your care is complete, customized, and convenient for you.
- The latest À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ discoveries: The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Dermatologic Surgery team members are world leaders in developing new advances and translating discoveries into better care for skin conditions. As a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ patient, you may have access to treatment options not yet available anywhere else.
Treatments
Injectables
- Botox (Botulinum Toxin)
- Dermal fillers
- Kybella (for double chin)
- Sclerotherapy (for varicose veins)
Light-based treatments
- Photodynamic therapy (use of drugs activated by light to treat cancer)
- Intense pulsed light and broadband light (to treat sun damage and rejuvenate skin)
- Pulsed dye laser (to treat redness in the face)
Microneedling
Use of tiny needle punctures to treat scarring, wrinkles, and acne
Mohs surgery
Treatment that consists of removing tissue and examining it under a microscope one layer at a time until cancer is gone
Skin lesion therapy
Treatment of skin growths or damage with heat, lasers, or surgery
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Your Care Team
In a comfortable, welcoming setting, our team provides complete care customized to your specific condition and needs.
Your À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and Providers
Dermatologic Surgeon
This type of doctor specializes in surgical treatments to improve the health and appearance of skin. They address skin cancers, precancerous skin conditions, benign skin growths, and cosmetic concerns with surgical and non-surgical treatments including lasers and topical medications.
View All {0} Dermatologic SurgeonsStanford is an Academic Medical Center, which is a type of hospital setting where doctors teach the entire spectrum of medical education. Students range from beginning medical students to fully licensed and practicingÌýdoctors completing advanced sub-specialty training. Stanford Medicine is a partnership between Stanford University School of Medicine and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Since Stanford is a teaching hospital, you can expect to meet many providers and providers in training.
- Attending Physician:Ìýa doctor who supervises doctors in training or in medical school
- Fellow:Ìýa doctor doing postgraduate level work and specializing in care of patients with specific conditions
- Resident:Ìýa doctor who has graduated from medical school and is in training (also called “residencyâ€) here at Stanford. A resident is also called an intern
- Medical Student:Ìýa student who is currently enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a doctor
Extended Care Team
- Dermatologic oncologists (specialists in diagnosing and treating skin cancer)
- Hair loss specialists
- Nurses
Support Services
- Cancer Social Workers
- Cancer Supportive Care Program
- Case Management
- Financial Counseling
- Guest Services
- Interpreter Services
- Nutrition Services
- Spiritual Care
We welcome you and make accessing care from the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Dermatologic Surgery program easy and convenient.
Frequently Asked Questions
We participate in a wide range of insurance plans.ÌýView the list of insurance plans accepted by À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Have insurance or pre-authorization questions? TheÌýPatient Financial ClearanceÌýteam is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., to answer your questions. Please callÌý650-724-4445ÌýorÌý1-877-291-7335Ìý(toll free).
When choosing a doctor, it’s important to consider the doctor’s clinical training, experience and expertise in a specialized area that matches your health care needs.
You can find the right Stanford doctor for you by using our doctor directory and filtering the results based on a medical category, specialty, or doctor’s last name.ÌýView our list of ourÌýDermatologic Surgery Program doctors
At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our doctors work as a team with device nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, and imaging technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care. We also offer a wide range of support services to promote healing and improve your quality of life.ÌýLearn more about our support services
You can call the clinic directly to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Call 650-725-5272 to make an appointment.
Yes, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ÌýLearn more about financial assistance services
Managing cancer treatment is a highly personalized process. Our care team guides you every step of the way, including:Ìý
- What to expect and what to bring on the day of your appointment
- Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information
- Suggested questions to ask your doctor
For your first appointment, you should plan to bring any related test results and your medical history to share with your doctor. Our clinic receptionists will confirm the information you should bring with you prior to your first appointment.
You will also need to have the following information with you when you check in:
- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. Military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
The Stanford Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Program is located at the following addresses. Self-parking options are available for a fee.Ìý
Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment time. This will allow you plenty of time to park, locate your clinic and complete any additional paperwork.
Please print, fill out, and return theÌýMedical Record Release FormÌýto your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.
Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn’t enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.Ìý
You have multiple options when it comes to paying your bill.
- Pay Online:
- You can log in to or the MyHealth mobile app to see and pay your bill.
Already have an account but need help logging in?
- You can also to pay your bill without logging in.
- Pay by mail:
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P.O. Box 740715, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
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- Pay by Phone:
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
1-800-549-3720.
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
For our latest business hours and for more information about billing, visit our Billing page.
At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our doctors work as a team with nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, and technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care. We also offer a wide range of support services to promote healing and improve your quality of life.ÌýLearn more about our support services
Please call our clinic receptionists at 650-725-5272. They are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to help you reschedule or cancel your appointment.
To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.
You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.
Many of our programs are available to international patients.
OurÌýInternational Medicine ServicesÌýteam can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.
Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started.
For Referring Physicians
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ provides comprehensive services toÌýreferÌýandÌýtrack patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff.ÌýFor help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
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- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records