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Dean Merrill, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800
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Dean Merrill, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Dean Merrill is a dermatologist who evaluates, diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. He also cares for patients in the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Merrill's research focuses on how the skin's immune system senses and responds to challenges from the outside world and how they influence skin health.

Merrill earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed a research fellowship studying how the body interacts with viruses and bacteria at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. He completed a residency in dermatology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

  • Dermatology, University of CA at San Francisco- Dermatology GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, George Washington University Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, Univ of Missouri School of Medicine-Kansas City

My expertise

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    124 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 19, 2025

      First visit with Dr Merrill extremely good.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 7, 2025

      Great experience with a new doctor for me in this office. He was friendly, showed care and concern. And asked me what helps me Best with my condition and how I wanted to have my flare up treated. Made me feel very comfortable and not embarrassed with the area being treated.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 21, 2025

      Dr. Merrill was excellent, knowledgeable, explained things well, did the procedure with minimal discomfort.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 14, 2025

      Dr. Merrill was very personable, professional and thorough

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 24, 2025

      I have seen this doctor before, and I was very impressed by him. He listens, asks questions and gives answers that are easy to understand.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 16, 2025

      Dr. Merrill was great!

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