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Dr. Erin Amerson is a dermatologist who focuses on caring for adults with conditions that include moles and skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, autoimmune skin diseases and skin infections. She is the chief of dermatology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, where she teaches residents and medical students in both clinic and hospital settings.

Amerson's research focuses on studying and improving health services and skin care for vulnerable populations, both in the U.S. and abroad. She is a founding member of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GloDerm), an organization of dermatologists whose focus is improving skin health throughout the world.

A Wisconsin native, Amerson earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She then completed a yearlong fellowship on HIV dermatology, working at both UCSF and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Amerson lives in Oakland with her husband, two children and her labradoodle, Boomer.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Dermatology

  • Residencies

    University of Minnesota, Dermatology

  • Internship

    Northwestern University, Transitional

  • Degree

    MD, Medical College of Wisconsin

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    215 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 25, 2025
    I am very fortunate to have Doctor Amerson as my dermatologist.
    Aug 15, 2025
    Dr. Amerson Is excellent.
    Aug 04, 2025
    I wish my husband could see her, she is absolutely amazing
    Jul 26, 2025
    Dr. Amerson is welcoming, kind and very knowledgeable and experienced. I'd highly recommend her.
    Jul 21, 2025
    Tendency to be 'rushed' in prescribing treatment with creams
    Jul 07, 2025
    Dr. Amerson and the team are wonderful. Do what ever it takes to support her because I wouldn't like to lose her. I also think very highly of Dr. Saylor. Great team
    Jul 04, 2025
    I've already recommended her to someone. Erin Amerson is the Platonic Ideal of professionalism, expertise and bedside manner
    Jun 29, 2025
    Quick and easy but thorough experience
    Jun 08, 2025
    Excellent care
    Jun 07, 2025
    I feel so lucky to have landed at--and to have good insurance coverage for--UCSF Dermatology. The level of expertise is, of course, impressive, and (in my case) the reassurance and ongoing followup will enable me to take the just-right level of precaution.
    Jun 03, 2025
    Nurse and doctor were both excellent in manner and treatment.
    May 02, 2025
    Outstanding
    Apr 06, 2025
    Dr. Amerson is one of the best practitioners I've ever seen
    Apr 04, 2025
    Care provider was clearly fitting me into her schedule for the day. As I have previous experience with the clinic and two moh's surgeries she may have assumed I had experience with healing leg wounds and didn't need info on the healing of the biopsy wound.
    Mar 30, 2025
    It's always a very good experience. I always look forward to my appointment.
    Feb 07, 2025
    Dr. Amerson is a rock star!
    Dec 21, 2024
    I couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism and friendliness of Dr. Amerson. I always look forward to my appointments with her.
    Dec 08, 2024
    Dr Amerson is awesome
    Nov 15, 2024
    Dr. Amerson displays first rate knowledge and care. I so appreciate her.
    Sep 22, 2024
    Doctor always seems rushed and in a hurry to move on to the next appointment.
    Sep 13, 2024
    UCSF is the best!
    Aug 23, 2024
    Excellent
    Aug 20, 2024
    The doctor had a scribe and directed herself toward me, not the computer. This was great.
    Jul 26, 2024
    Dr. Amerson is excellent. Thorough, careful, communicates well.
    Jun 21, 2024
    Erin Amerson is a wonderful Physician. I'm so pleased she is my doctor.
    Jun 15, 2024
    Exceptional!
    Jun 07, 2024
    Very pleasant physician. Good listener.
    Jun 02, 2024
    I feel very comfortable raising concerns.
    Apr 29, 2024
    Amerson knows her stuff. I was very nervous re biopsy but she put me at ease and it worked out very well.
    Apr 28, 2024
    I very much appreciate the care provider's attention to my history and her recommendations and comments on treatment options.
    Mar 17, 2024
    Dr. Amerson is outstanding!
    Mar 15, 2024
    I always feel rushed when seeing the doctor in person. But she is great at responding to MyChart messages, so I am very happy about that.
    Jan 05, 2024
    She is fabulous Hope you can bring on additional doctors to lessen the load
    Jan 05, 2024
    Dr Amerson is fabulous
    Dec 29, 2023
    Her amicability decreased after I requested ASL interpretation. I wondered about that until I read the after-visit summary/notes in which she mentioned that even though I could lip read, I chose to use ASL interpretation. She didn't realize that my eyes start to burn leading to blurring after a short period of time. I'm not sure why the doctor felt it was important to mention this in the notes.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Excellent care
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr. Amerson took the time to look up appointments from over two years ago to make sure that she covered areas of concern that a previous dermatologist had noted in my records. It took some sleuthing, and I appreciate her patience and diligence.
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Amerson has exceptionally strong communications skills and also did a great job technically. I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Amerson and recommended her to my PCP.
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Amerson is a very well trained dermatologist and I trust her completely with my care. She has always been a good listener and I value her professional judgment. I am lucky to have her as my Dermatologist.

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