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Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800
Portrait of Kanade Shinkai
Portrait of Kanade Shinkai
ucsf logo

Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Kanade Shinkai is a dermatologist with expertise in caring for hospitalized, systemically ill patients. She sees patients with all types of skin disease but specializes in complex conditions, particularly autoimmune and autoinflammatory skin disorders.

In her research, Shinkai studies immunologic and inflammatory skin diseases.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

  • Dermatology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    474 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 22, 2026

      Doctor Shinkai is an amazing doctor!Very professional, extremely knowledgeable with a great bad side manners! Very lucky to have her as my dermatologist!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 17, 2026

      I am 86 years old and have seen many DermatologistsIn my life timemy opinion of. Dr. Shinkai is that she is the "BEST of the BEST Dermatologist that I have ever had - her knowledge and caring goes beyond any other Dermatologist that I have seen throughout my lifetime. I am privileged to have Dr, Shinkai as my doctorI feel privileged to have Dr. Shinkai

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 15, 2026

      I really like Dr Shinkai-- happy with her care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 14, 2026

      Appreciated the physician identifying a possible cause of symptoms in L5/S1 nerve root

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 2, 2026

      Very competent and was fully engaged in the visit with quick and accurate assessment.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2026

      Dr. Shinkai is excellent in all respects. She is one of the best dermatologists I have seen over the course of my long life with an extensive history of skin problems. I will recommend her to anyone who needs an experienced dermatologist.

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