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John Koo
John Koo

John Koo, MD

Dermatology

Director, Psoriasis, Phototherapy and Skin Treatment Clinic

Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion
1701 Divisadero St., Third and Fourth Floors,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 more location
(415) 353-7800
Virtual visits available
Virtual visits available
Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion
1701 Divisadero St., Third and Fourth Floors,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 more location
(415) 353-7800

Dr. John Koo is a dermatologist and director of the UCSF Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center.

Koo's research interests include psoriasis therapies, phototherapy, eczema, psychodermatology (the connection between mental stress and skin health) and quality of life issues.

Koo earned his medical degree from Harvard University. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a residency in dermatology at UCSF.

Koo serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology, 1988

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry, 1988

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Dermatology, 1988

  • Residencies

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Psychiatry, 1985

  • Internship

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1982

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 1981

  • Languages

    English

Conditions I specialize in

  • Acne

  • Angiosarcoma

  • Dermatomyositis

  • Eczema

  • Mouth ulcer

  • Psoriasis

  • Rosacea

  • Skin cancer

  • Skin disease

  • Vitiligo

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