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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

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    119 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 23, 2026

      The MD was very good about individualizing my care. I appreciate it his attention not only to my age, but also to my general good health.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 16, 2026

      Dr Merrill is amazing

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 1, 2026

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Always good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 16, 2026

      Dr. Merrill is great - I like him very much! Thank you!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 15, 2026

      Best Care provider I have ever experienced in the Dermatology field. He took the time to listen, explain, go over everything addressed in detail. Gave advice and recommendations for future care, and was very professional and friendly,

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