San Francisco Dermatological Society
The San Francisco Dermatological Society (SF Derm) is composed of dermatologists practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. SF Derm provides the appropriate educational setting for the continued advancement of professional knowledge and skills in dermatology and related fields. The Society has a rich history and long legacy of education, dating back to 1921.
Upcoming Meetings
SF Derm Annual Conference
August 28-30, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel, Palo Alto, Ca
Friday, August 28, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Metabolic/Hormonal Collaboration Panel
1:00 PM. Management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Dr. Katie Ransohoff, MD
1:20 PM. Management of Genitourinary Syndrome in Pediatrics. Dr. Sheila Admani, MD
1:40 PM. Hormonal Therapy: What Dermatologists Need to Know. Dr. Leah Millheiser, MD
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Panel
Dr. Haley Naik, MD: Novel and Pipeline Therapies for HS
Dr. Sarah Coates, MD: Pediatric/Adolescent HS
Dr. Aileen Chang, MD: Managing HS in the Context of Social Determinants of Health, Improving Psychological Well-Being/Stress Resilience as Part of HS Treatment
Dr. Drew Saylor, MD: Deroofing Procedures for HS
5:00 PM. Cocktail Reception & Product Theatre
Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:00 AM. Breakfast & Check-in
7:20 AM. Breakfast Product Theatre
8:00 AM. SF Derm Chair Updates. Fara Kamangar, MD
8:10 AM. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Keyvan Nouri, MD. State of Dermatology
8:40 AM - 10:20 AM. Hair Loss/Alopecia Areata Collaborative Panel
Dr. Paradi Mirmirani, MD
Dr. Jennifer Fu, MD
Dr. Jason Hawkes, MD
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM. Exhibit Area Coffee Break
10:40 AM. Radiation Dermatitis. Dr. Shira Lipton, MD
11:00 AM. Sunscreen Updates. Dr. Teresa Fu, MD
11:20 AM. Vitiligo Updates. Dr. Amit Pandya, MD
11:40 AM. Art in Dermatology. Dr. Vail Reese, MD
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM. Exhibit/Lunch
12:20 PM. Lunch Product Theatre
1:00 PM. Debate Showdown: Dr. John Koo, MD vs Dr. Tina Bhutani, MD
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM. Product Theatre
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM. Exhibit/Coffee
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. DermTech Panel
Dr. Justin Ko, MD
Dr. Fara Kamangar, MD
Dr. David Wu, MD
Dr. Ivy Lee, MD
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Product Theatre
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. President's Cocktail Reception. "1001 Nights Summer Activation": A Unique Four Seasons Event
Sunday, August 30, 2026
8:30 AM. Breakfast Product Theatre
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM. SF Derm Grand Rounds
Dr. Jenny Murase, MD
Dr. Tim Berger, MD
Dr. Sarina Elmariah, MD
11:45 AM. Lunch Product Theatre