Medical Expertise of Dr. Vail Reese, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Vail Reese, MD
Dr. Vail Reese is a dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the San Francisco, California area.
His training was bi-coastal, completing his undergraduate education at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and medical school at UC San Francisco. He returned to Brown for his Dermatology residency.
Dr. Reese is a member of many medical societies, including the Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Society, San Francisco Medical Society, California Medical Society and is on the staff of Dermanities, a humanities based dermatology society.
Make an appointment with Dr. Vail Reese by contacting Union Square Dermatology in San Francisco.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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 ...
Education & Training
- Residency: Roger Williams Hospital
- Internship: California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus
- Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine