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Dr. Maria Dall'Era is a rheumatologist who directs both the UCSF Lupus Clinic and the clinical trials center of the UCSF Department of Medicine.

In addition to caring for patients, Dall'Era has a special research interest in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She participates in clinical trials of potential new treatments for generalized lupus and lupus nephritis, kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Through her research, she hopes to develop advanced therapies for patients suffering from SLE.

Dall'Era earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed her internal medicine residency, serving as chief resident, and a fellowship in rheumatology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, 2004

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Rheumatology, 2004

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2001

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2000

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1998

  • Education

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 1997

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    37 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 09, 2025
    I've recommended Dr. Dall'era to several friends. She Is a superb physician-thorough, knowledgeable, truly interested in my wellbeingshe's remarkable and the best physician among the stellar group to which I have access. Wish you had an "outstanding" option added to those above. She would qualify in every category.
    Feb 12, 2025
    Amazing care provider. Listened, genuinely cared, understanding and extremely personable and friendly
    Sep 11, 2024
    She is a great Dr. She has helped me so much
    Sep 06, 2024
    In my estimation, there's none better than Dr. Dall'era. She's extraordinary, always on top of everything medical that's happening with me-unlike even my primary. She listens intently and with compassion, she explains everything clearly and concisely, in short, there is none better.
    May 15, 2024
    Yes. I will recommend family and friends
    Mar 20, 2024
    Excellent care
    Oct 18, 2023
    I wish you had a 6th option-outstanding. Dr. Dell'era would qualify for that answer to every one of the above questions.
    Oct 16, 2023
    She has amazing listening skills.
    Sep 07, 2023
    She always goes above and beyond

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