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Sakeen W. Kashem, MD, PhD

He | Him | HisDermatology
Dermatology Mission Bay
415-353-7800
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Sakeen W. Kashem, MD, PhD

He | Him | HisDermatology
Dermatology Mission Bay
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Sakeen W. Kashem cares for adults with skin conditions or concerns, including aging skin, skin infections, inflammatory or autoimmune skin diseases, skin cancers, and conditions that cause itching or pain. He also cares for veterans with skin diseases at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Kashem's research explores the connection between the immune system and how we experience itch and pain. He also studies how the nervous system influences our immune response and ability to fight off cancer. His team has a particular focus on understanding how these interactions change as we age, aiming to improve treatments for skin diseases and quality of life for people who have them.

Kashem earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He also has a doctorate in immunology from the University of Minnesota. He completed a residency in dermatology at UCSF and is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in neuroanatomy. In addition to patient care and research, he takes pride in educating future dermatologists.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

  • Dermatology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Ctr GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Minnesota Medical School

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    142 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 22, 2026

      Dr Kashem makes instructions so easy and Is very approachable with any questions I have. So easy

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 16, 2026

      Best dr ever - I feel super understood

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 8, 2026

      Dr Kashem is the absolute best. I'm so grateful for his expertise and to be under his care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 7, 2026

      Doctor llistened to my concerns and supportive

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 22, 2026

      I had an excellent care done by my provider

    • 4.2 out of 5 Stars
      April 8, 2026

      The whole appointment was maybe 15 minutes at most. It was fine. Nothing stellar, but nothing bad either.

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