About Dr. Bernard Recht, MD
Dr. Recht was born and raised in the foggy Sunset District of San Francisco, California, where he attended Lowell High School. He graduated with a degree in Bacteriology and Immunology from U.C. Berkeley, and completed a Ph.D. degree in Immunochemistry from Mt Sinai – CUNY, while completing his research at NYU in New York City. Dr. Recht received his medical training at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and did his internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. A residency and a research fellowship in dermatology were done at Stanford University.
Bernard Recht, MD, Ph.D. is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is on the staff of El Camino Hospital, is a Clinical Instructor at the Palo Alto Veteran’s Hospital, and an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University Medical Center.
Sunnyvale Dermatology was founded by Dr. Recht in 1987, and in 2008 moved to its current location on Knickerbocker Drive. This clinic will now merge into CSI and become the premier Sunnyvale location.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Education & Training
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: Huntington Memorial Hospital
- Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Professional Affiliations
California Skin Institute
Our Sunnyvale California Skin Institute location is conveniently situated between Palo Alto and Santa Clararight off of El Camino Real and addresses all of your medical and cosmetic dermatology needs. The office has advanced laser technologies and a wide range of cosmetic skincare treatments. They offer treatments to meet all of your skincare needs, including, but not limited to, facial volume enhancement, Botox, Dysport, varicose vein removal, laser hair removal, Fraxel repair, CoolSculpting, PRP hair growth treatment and more. Our medical professionals are also experienced in treating medical dermatology conditions such as skin cancer, rosacea, eczema, acne using the latest technology available. Specialized techniques in advanced dermatology including laser surgery and cosmetic procedures are also provided. The Sunnyvale office also services surrounding cities in the greater Palo Alto region.