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Tiffany C. Scharschmidt, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800
Portrait of Tiffany C. Scharschmidt
Portrait of Tiffany C. Scharschmidt
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Tiffany C. Scharschmidt, MD

Dermatology
Dermatology Mount Zion
415-353-7800

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About me

Dr. Tiffany C. Scharschmidt is a dermatologist who cares for adults with a range of dermatological conditions. She also helps to oversee the multidisciplinary care of patients with complex skin disease.

Scharschmidt's research focuses on understanding how healthy skin bacteria communicate with the immune system. Her UCSF research laboratory, which receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, studies the role of our microbiome in skin health and disease, with a particular focus on early life.

After earning a bachelor's degree at Princeton University, Scharschmidt earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in dermatology.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Residency

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

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency

Degree

  • MD, University of CA at San Francisco

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    106 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 14, 2025

      Dr. Scharschmidt is an exceptional physician who truly listens. I never feel rushed during appointments, and she takes the time to understand my concerns and the bigger picture of my health. I genuinely feel that she cares about me as a person, not just as a patient, which makes a huge difference in my trust and comfort with her care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 8, 2025

      Dr Tiffany is wonderful - i'm grateful to have her as my dermatologist

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 17, 2025

      Very easy-going and good communicator

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 5, 2025

      Dr. Scharschmidt was amazing!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 29, 2025

      Dr. Tiffany is one of the best dermatologist I've seen. She's highly knowledgeable, thorough, goes above and beyond, and puts patients at ease.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 20, 2025

      I have recommended my care provider to others

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