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Ayan Kusari, MD

Dermatology • Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatology China Basin
415-353-7800
Portrait of Ayan Kusari
Portrait of Ayan Kusari
ucsf logo

Ayan Kusari, MD

Dermatology • Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatology China Basin
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Ayan Kusari is a dermatologic surgeon who cares for patients with a range of skin conditions. He specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, a precise technique for removing tumors while preserving healthy tissue.

Kusari's research interests lie in the interplay between inflammation, the immune system and skin disease. He served as principal investigator for a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health on the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in skin disease. He is the author of several peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on surgical and medical aspects of skin disease.

Kusari earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in dermatology, serving as chief resident in health equity, followed by a fellowship in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology.

Kusari is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology
  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

  • Dermatology, Univ of CA San Francisco (Derm.)

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles

Degree

  • MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    4.7
    4.7 out of 5 Stars
    553 ratings
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    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      April 23, 2026

      The doctor was great. I would definitely see him again. He left kind of suddenly, so I wasn't even sure we were finished. But that was the only thing I didn't like.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 21, 2026

      I appreciated that the doctor remembered me and our discussion from the previous year

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 15, 2026

      Very good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 8, 2026

      Dr Kusari is amazing!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 1, 2026

      He was thorough, friendly and professional. He never rushed me and explained clearly to every question I had.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2026

      Dr Kusari is very careful and thorough. He has an exceptionally fine hand with injections so one doesn't even feel them.

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