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Nina Botto, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800
Portrait of Nina Botto
Portrait of Nina Botto
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Nina Botto, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Nina Botto is a dermatologist who specializes in treating contact dermatitis (a rash caused by touching an irritating substance) and occupational dermatitis (a rash from workplace exposure to an irritating substance). She also cares for patients with all types of skin disease, including skin cancer, inflammatory skin diseases and acne.

Botto's research focuses on diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, particularly contact dermatitis.

Botto earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She then completed a residency in dermatology at Tufts Medical Center.

Believing that the relationship between patient and doctor is vital to healing, Botto is passionate about enhancing patients' health care experiences. She has organized and led efforts focused on service excellence within the dermatology department. In addition, she is a member of the UCSF Center for Enhancement of Communication in Healthcare, which focuses on improving communication skills among providers throughout UCSF, with the goal of better experiences for patients, their families and the entire health care team.

Botto serves on the board of the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

  • Dermatology, Tufts Medical Center

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare-Evanston Hospital

Degree

  • MD, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin Univ

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    410 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 29, 2026

      Simply put, Nina is by far my favorite doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 29, 2026

      Nina Botto is the best

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 28, 2026

      Dr Botto is the best

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 25, 2026

      Dr Botto is outstanding. She really engages and shows real care for her patients.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Dr Botto's professionalism is outstanding; not only does she obviously have a solid clinical skill in examining the areas of concern on my skin In diagnosing them and understanding how to clinically proceed with an Intervention, she also Is so very cordial and pleasant during our Interactions that she makes me dynamic enjoyable.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 18, 2026

      Superb care by the provider and nursing staff

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