Medical Expertise of Dr. Karl Beutner, MD
About Dr. Karl Beutner, MD
Dr. Karl Beutner, MD, PhD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Fairfield California at Solano Dermatology Associates.
Dr. Beutner is listed in The Best Doctors in America and was also selected by his peers to be included in the first edition of The Best Doctors in America: Pacific Region. Voted "Best Doctor" 1994-2012.
Dr. Beutner also serves as Director of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Clinic of the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and is Past President of San Francisco Dermatological Society and Solano County Medical Society.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Beutner directs a clinical research unit dedicated to the development of new therapies for viral infections of the skin and other common skin conditions. This unit performs clinical trials for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Beutner is a member of the Advisory Committee for the American Social Health Association’s Scientific Advisory Board on Human Papillomavirus and he recently completed his tenure on the American Academy of Dermatology’s Committee on Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He currently serves on the American Academy Dermatology Therapeutics/FDA Liaison Task Force. He is a past president of the Solano County Medical Society and the San Francisco Dermatological Society.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree:Saint Mary’s College, B.S. Biology
- Masters Degree and PhD in Microbiology: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine
- Medical Degree: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine
- Pediatrics Residency: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Dermatology Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Professional Affiliations
Solano Dermatology Associates
Our practice provides state-of-the-art dermatologic care with special expertise in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, dermatopathology, treatment of varicose veins including Endovenous Laser Ablation, pediatric dermatology, allergic contact dermatitis, advanced treatment of psoriasis including laser therapy, phototherapy for chronic and whole body rashes, cosmetic dermatology including ten different laser systems, filler agents and Botox treatments.
We have been providing quality dermatological care to Solano County and the surrounding areas for over five decades, specializing in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. We offer complete diagnosis, treatment and follow up for all aspects of skin, nails and hair. Our doctors provide a complete, comprehensive and full complement of quality dermatological services. We are deeply committed to providing the highest standard of care and our practitioners regularly attend and address their colleagues at national and international meetings.Our involvement in ongoing research studies, through Solano Clinical Research, enables us to stay abreast of the latest development in the treatment of skin, hair and nails.