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Nina Botto, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800
Portrait of Nina Botto
Portrait of Nina Botto
ucsf logo

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

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    401 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 8, 2026

      I love Dr. Botto and her nurse!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 3, 2026

      Dr. Botto is so caring and understanding. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and answers all of my questions.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 1, 2026

      Warm, caring, thoughtful

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 31, 2026

      Already recommended someone to to switch to this provider- she's friendly , efficient, professional, get's a grab to the problem and goes to the next one if needed with sufficient explanation

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      May 30, 2026

      I would recommend this care provider but would inform them that they would wait months

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 23, 2026

      Dr. Botto is the best!

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