About Dr. Lillian Soohoo, MD
Dr. Soohoo is Board Certified in General and Pediatric Dermatology and is also highly skilled in many Cosmetic Dermatology procedures. She has been is private practice for over 25 years in the Silicon Valley.
A graduate of Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology, she received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
In addition, Dr. Soohoo was a chief resident of dermatology at University Hospitals of Cleveland and served on the clinical faculty at Stanford Department of Dermatology for over 19 years.
Her goal is to provide the highest level of dermatologic care to patients in a friendly, comfortable environment.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
In this article, I will share my experience treating Asian patients over the years and examine some of the specific concerns regarding Asian skin. The topics will include a discussion of the characteristics of Asian skin, sun protection, and specific tips to improve the appearance of aging skin. The US Census in 2020 reported nearly 20 million people of Asian descent in the US. An additional 4 million respondents identified as being Asian in combination with another race. Thus, th...
These recurrent pimple-like skin lesions, known as folliculitis, occur on the face in the beard area, nape of the neck, and sometimes the scalp. This is a common skin condition in men and can occur as a result of shaving after which the regrowth of individual (usually coarse) hairs pierce the skin while growing out, promoting hair follicle irritation and infection. The inflamed hair follicles look like pimples (acne) and appear either as solid or pus-filled bumps on the skin’s surface. On ...
Education & Training
1985 A.B., with Honors, Human Biology, Stanford University
1989 M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
1989-1990, Internship, Pediatrics, UC San Diego School of Medicine
1990-1992, Resident in Dermatology, University Hospitals of Cleveland
1992-1993, Chief Resident in Dermatology, University Hospitals of Cleveland
1993-1994, Private Practice, Seattle, Washington
1993-1994 Clinical Instructor, Department of Dermatology, University of Washington Children’s Hospital and Harborview Hospital, Seattle, WA
1994-2013 Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
1994-Present, Private Practice, Los Gatos and Mountain View, CA
Board Certified, Dermatology
Board Certified, Pediatric Dermatology
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow, Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Member, Santa Clara County Medical Association
Member, San Francisco Dermatologic Society
Professional Affiliations
Golden State Dermatology Berkeley
Golden State Dermatology is a comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology network with locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley.