San Francisco Dermatological Society
The San Francisco Dermatological Society (SF Derm) is composed of dermatologists practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. SF Derm provides the appropriate educational setting for the continued advancement of professional knowledge and skills in dermatology and related fields. The Society has a rich history and long legacy of education, dating back to 1921.
Upcoming Meetings
SF Derm Annual Conference
August 28-30, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel, Palo Alto, Ca​​
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(Please note the hotel is booking quickly- if the link is full, let us know you are interested in a hotel room via this link- Hotel Interest Form)
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Friday, August 28, 2026
11:00-3 PM InBody body composition with Coach Danny and the Origin Team, sign up:
https://calendar.app.google/T3xJYHBDfd34gNo57
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Metabolic/Hormonal Collaboration Panel
1:00 PM. Management of Advanced Lichen Sclerosus: oral systemics, estrogen, PRP, Lasers. Dr. Katie Ransohoff, MD
1:20 PM. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause/breastfeeding/contraception. Dr. Kristan Schiele, MD.
1:40 PM. Pediatric Vulvar Dermatology: LS, Eczema. Dr. Shehla Admani, MD
2:00 PM. Hormonal Therapy: What Dermatologists Need to Know. Dr. Leah Millheiser, MD
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Panel
Dr. Haley Naik, MD: Novel and Pipeline Therapies for HS
Dr. Sarah Coates, MD: Pediatric/Adolescent HS
Dr. Aileen Chang, MD: Managing HS in the Context of Social Drivers of Health
Dr. Drew Saylor, MD: Deroofing Procedures for HS
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6:30 PM. Cocktail Reception & Presentation. ICOTYDE- The Innovative science behind targeted oral peptides in moderate to severe Plaque Psoriasis -with Dr. Tina Bhutani, MD and Dr. Jason Hawkes, MD
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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7:00 AM. Breakfast & Check-in
7:20 AM. Breakfast Presentation- sponsored by Pfizer
8:00 AM. SF Derm Chair Updates. Fara Kamangar, MD
8:10 AM. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Keyvan Nouri, MD. Business of Dermatology.
8:40 AM - 10:20 AM. Hair Loss/Alopecia Areata Collaborative Panel
Dr. Paradi Mirmirani, MD
Dr. Jennifer Fu, MD
Dr. Jason Hawkes, MD
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM. Exhibit Area Coffee Break
10:40 AM. Radiation Dermatitis. Dr. Shira Lipton, MD
11:00 AM. Sunscreen Updates. Dr. Teresa Fu, MD
11:20 AM. Vitiligo Updates. Dr. Amit Pandya, MD
11:40 AM. Dermatology in Art. Dr. Vail Reese, MD
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM. Exhibit/Lunch
12:20 PM. Lunch Presentation. Sponsored by Regeneron
1:00 PM. Debate Showdown: Dr. John Koo, MD vs Dr. Tina Bhutani, MD. "Pro and Con regarding the use of Icotrokinra. Pro by Dr. Bhutani. Con by Dr. Koo.
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM. Presentation Sponsored by Abbvie
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM. Exhibit/Coffee
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. DermTech Panel
Dr. Justin Ko, MD
Dr. Fara Kamangar, MD
Dr. David Wu, MD, PhD
Dr. Ivy Lee, MD
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Eli Lilly Presentation: Dr. Eingun James Sung, MD
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. President's Cocktail Reception. "1001 Nights Summer Activation": A Unique Four Seasons Event
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
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8:30 AM. Breakfast Presentation, Sponsored by Regeneron
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM. SF Derm Grand Rounds
Dr. Jenny Murase, MD
Dr. Sarina Elmariah, MD, PhD
11:30 AM: Resident Jeopardy. Dr. Danielle Tartar, MD, PhD
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