Dr. Vail Reese, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Union Square Dermatology
450 Sutter Street
Suite 830
San Francisco, California 94108
For an appointment, call (415) 393-9550
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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

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Patient Education Resources

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How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
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Education & Training

  • Residency: Roger Williams Hospital
  • Internship: California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus
  • Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

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