Verna Tan, PA
San Ramon, California 94583
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.
Patient Education Resources
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...
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 ...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...