Verna Tan, PA


Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology

Golden State Dermatology San Ramon
5201 Norris Canyon Road Suite 230
San Ramon, California 94583
For an appointment, call (925) 605-7829
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About Verna Tan, PA

Verna has been a Dermatology Physician Assistant for more than 15 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA in May 1994 and her Physician Assistant Certificate from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in September 1999. She is a Bay Area native.

Ms. Tan was raised in the South Bay Area and began working with Dr. Robert Greenberg in 2001 in San Ramon and Livermore. She performs a wide range of procedures and is an expert in clinical dermatology.  In addition, Ms. Tan performs many laser services such as hair removal and IPL treatments. Prior to joining Dr. Greenberg Ms. Tan was a PA in a plastic surgery practice in Southern California.

Ms. Tan has said that she has a “passion for helping people” and this naturally makes it easy for patients to open up to her, helping her to do the best job possible in providing outstanding care and service.

Conditions Treated

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

Patient Education Resources

How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...