Clinics I work with
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John Koo
MD
Dermatologist
Director of the Psoriasis, Phototherapy and Skin Treatment Clinic
- Request appointment
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- (415) 476-4701
- Request appointment
- Refer a patient
- (415) 476-4701
About me
Dr. John Koo is a dermatologist and director of the UCSF Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center.
Koo's research interests include psoriasis therapies, phototherapy, eczema, psychodermatology (the connection between mental stress and skin health) and quality of life issues.
Koo earned his medical degree from Harvard University. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a residency in dermatology at UCSF.
Koo serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Education
Harvard Medical School, 1981
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Residencies
UCLA, Psychiatry, 1985
UCSF, Dermatology, 1988
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Board Certifications
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Academic Title
Professor
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Languages
Japanese
