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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

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2004

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Dermatology, 2008

  • Board Certifications

    Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I am committed to working in partnership with each patient to meet individual needs and also to providing evidence-based treatments.

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    306 Ratings
    About our process
    Jan 31, 2023
    dr. Shinkai is one of the best doctors I've had at UCSF. She is excellent at what she does. She is caring and keeps an eye not only on her area of expertise but overall health.
    Jan 27, 2023
    Thank you Dr Shinkai I will return for sure!
    Jan 24, 2023
    Dr Shinkai is an excellent physician.
    Dec 31, 2022
    I am very grateful for being attributed to this provider. Not only did she took the time to explain me my condition so I can manage better it on the long run but she also took the time to treat something that I hadn't planned to bring up and hadn't thought was important. Thanks to her my issues have improved within two days of our appointment!
    Dec 29, 2022
    Terrific bed side manner and wonderfully informative.
    Dec 22, 2022
    We have been trying to eliminate my disabled daughter's rash that started around her GTube since last spring and most treatments didn't work. Some worked briefly but did not entirely clear it up. The 3 ointments Dr. Shinkai prescribed (telling us to mix them together just before applying them) have cleared up almost all the rash in less than a week. We are so relieved and thankful. My daughter is more comfortable than she has been in many months.
    Dec 19, 2022
    Dr Shinkai is a great listener. We have great conversations regarding my treatment progress or lack of. She answers all my questions and we discuss potential options and we choose what's we feel is best to pursue.
    Dec 10, 2022
    Dr Shinkai is the best!! The insurance or UCSF rules about a 10 minute visit are ridiculous. It is impossible to get a full body check by the dermatologist in 10 minutes. She needs to have more time to look at you and evaluate your condition. I feel that she was pressed for time and gave the best exam she could under the time limit.
    Dec 07, 2022
    I like that she fully explains the pros and cons of options and why she is deciding to pursue one course of treatment
    Dec 01, 2022
    She is so professional and so friendly Thanks so much!
    Nov 24, 2022
    I was in great discomfort and was so glad that my doctor was able to connect me with this wonderful dermatologist.
    Nov 24, 2022
    I have already referred others to Dr. Shinkai and will continue to do so.
    Nov 22, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai answered all my numerous questions for which I was grateful. She also gave me a referral to a derm surgeon for a problem that was bothering me. Excellent visit.
    Nov 19, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is always very efficient to the point with ease of my understanding recommendations for treatment and follow up visits.
    Nov 17, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai was very professional thorough a good listener and answered all my questions.
    Nov 15, 2022
    Always very knowledgeable and up to speed on new treatments in market
    Nov 05, 2022
    And I have recommended UCSF Mt Zion Derm
    Nov 04, 2022
    I was not told there would be invasive exams. I am autistic and need help and support and my support was not allowed to be with me.
    Oct 14, 2022
    Too hard to schedule with
    Oct 13, 2022
    Only because of wait time. That is a normal occurrence at this practice
    Oct 08, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is thoughtful and very professional. I trust her judgement and am fortunate to have her as my doctor
    Oct 08, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is excellent and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
    Oct 08, 2022
    exceptional bedside manner
    Oct 03, 2022
    Have Referred Dr. Shinkai to several friends
    Oct 02, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is extremely personable and has been outstanding in all areas of my treatment.
    Sep 28, 2022
    Ten Stars
    Sep 24, 2022
    The care provider was very busy she answered all of my questions and gave me sound advice. She is very easy to talk to.
    Sep 23, 2022
    Dr Shinkai is an outstanding doctor. Very impressive.
    Sep 17, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is exceptional
    Sep 15, 2022
    Dr Shinkai is the BEST
    Jun 11, 2022
    Clinic drop in did not lend itself to lengthy discussions
    Jun 09, 2022
    The doctor knew I needed additional treatment for my condition but did nothing to advocate for it. I was told I just needed to wait because there were no appointments. Meanwhile my situation got worse because I had to wait.
    May 27, 2022
    Dr Shinkai is wonderful- I think UCSF over schedules her so she runs behind.. Not her fault!!
    May 21, 2022
    Provider rushed through the appointment from the start barely made eye-contact barely asked questions about my concerns or history rushed me through basic answers and didn't provide me an opportunity to ask questions or clarify.
    May 05, 2022
    I highly recommend Dr. Shinkai to my friends and they have scheduled a new patient appointment with her
    Apr 24, 2022
    The doctor needs to send the prescription for my face/neck to the pharmacy. It never arrived!!!
    Apr 21, 2022
    I find Sr. Shinkai an excellent dermatologist. She is up to date a good listener and has a warm personality.She was available on-line during a long term treatment with a medicated cream for answering questions.I feel very confident in her expertise.
    Mar 18, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is the best. She always goes above and beyond even spending time after hours researching answers for my symptoms. She always makes time for me no matter how busy she is and always makes an effort to ask about things going on in my personal life that she knows are important to me. I've never had a doctor invest so much in me as a person and not just a series of symptoms to solve. Beyond the fact that she's brilliant at what she does she's just an all-around good person. I feel so lucky to have her as my doctor.
    Mar 05, 2022
    I love my doctor. Such a great find. I'd follow her if she moved.
    Feb 11, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai is a fantastic dermatologist. Thorough sympathetic and amazing!
    Feb 11, 2022
    Dr. Shinkai was awesome.
    Jan 20, 2022
    Dr. Kanade Shinkai is the best I've ever had in Dermatology!!
    Jan 16, 2022
    Excellent physician. I'm fortunate to have her
    Nov 25, 2021
    Dr Shinkai is the best. So respectful collaborative kind thoughtful and caring. And smart and always on the forefront of the field. I am lucky to have her.
    Nov 18, 2021
    An excellent and compassionate Doctor.
    Oct 28, 2021
    The provider's bed side manner wasn't great. Very transactional. The first option she gave me was the most invasive option which after I pushed for alternatives were followed up by we could wait and see what happens.
    Oct 21, 2021
    Dr. Shinkai is an excellent doctor -- so respectful thorough smart and genuinely caring. I feel lucky that I got to see her (I was out into a cancellation spot).
    Oct 20, 2021
    Excellent across the board!
    Oct 05, 2021
    Good
    Oct 05, 2021
    I would have treasured spending more time with Dr. Shinkai but realize the office is quite busy. I greatly value the care she provides.
    Sep 28, 2021
    Dr Shinkai is a top drawer clinician.
    Sep 23, 2021
    She is an outstanding doctor. She always listens and I feel a strong partnership on treatment plans. This time she was very stressed out. The poor scheduling protocol (only a 10 min visit when a longer visit is needed; plus other logistics and protocols) seemed to be the main reason for her stress. This is uncalled for and no way to treat a doctor or a patient.
    Sep 20, 2021
    Didn't even know she had prescribed me medicine until the pharmacy emailed to me to tell me It was ready. There was no discussion about what it was or how to use it. The AVS I got looks like she just filled out a template. It bears no resemblance to the actual time spent in the examining room.
    Sep 13, 2021
    Provider asked if I wanted two small warts frozen off my finger / toe. Completed in less than 2 minutes. No indication of diagnosis cost or alternative for self treatment. Billed to insurance for + and to me for +
    Aug 21, 2021
    Competent professional.
    Aug 20, 2021
    Very thorough exam and came up with a new regime for my sun damaged skin
    Aug 20, 2021
    Dr Shinkai is the ultimate medical professional.
    Aug 20, 2021
    This was the first time I met this MD and I liked her VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!
    Jul 29, 2021
    Good
    Jul 22, 2021
    Best doctor ever!
    Jul 18, 2021
    Dr. Shinkai is a fabulous communicator. I feel well-cared for when I see her.
    Jul 18, 2021
    She said there was much more she could do for me.
    Jul 03, 2021
    When it comes to outstanding patient interaction they don't come any better than Dr. Shinkai.
    Jun 30, 2021
    Dr Shinkai was outstanding. She offered a concise and very clear assessment of the problem and allowed plenty of time for questions.
    Jun 17, 2021
    Very well informed friendly provider. Always pays attention to you and follows up when necessary. She couldn't be better.
    Jun 16, 2021
    This appointment did not include much in the way of explanation yet since the providers were still gathering data to determine my diagnosis and treatment plan. I know the next appointment will include a much more thorough and well-explained plan for my diagnosis.
    Jun 10, 2021
    My care provider has been with me for a number of years. She has examined and diagnosed me for a number of skin conditions some that required surgery and others that required my care. She brings a sense of warmth and humor that makes me feel that she truly cares about me as a human. I trust her implicitly with my health care.
    Jun 03, 2021
    I am a longtime patient of Doctor Shinkai and have always found her to be excellent on all issues. But I did not rate her "Very good" because she seemed much too rushed to give her usual care to our visit.
    May 29, 2021
    Dr. Shinkai has always been engaged and focused on and for the reason for my visit. She is friendly professional and knows her stuff.
    May 26, 2021
    extraordinarily capable and supportive
    May 24, 2021
    Doctor was very nice and patience. She is very good doctor.
    May 22, 2021
    Dr Shinkai is simply the best!
    Apr 25, 2021
    Dr. Shinkai is extremely thorough and explains my medical condition and treatment plan in detail and in terms that I can understand. She called me with the biopsy results as soon as available. she is outstanding !
    Apr 22, 2021
    Dr Shinkai is fabulous- a great listener and communicator skillful knowledgeable and caring

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