About
Dr. Cynthia Lea Chen is a dermatologist in San Francisco, California, board certified in Dermatology and trained at UCSF School of Medicine. She practices at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Trias Global, and Hunterdon Specialty Care.
Dr. Chen treats a range of skin conditions including vitiligo, psoriasis, dermatitis, warts and skin tumors, and her procedures include skin biopsy, UV light treatment, steroid injection and removal of abnormal skin growths. Before medical school, she earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and taught high school biology. During her dermatology training, she completed research on adolescent quality of life in dermatologic disease, which earned her grants from UCSF School of Medicine and the American Skin Association. She has a special interest in leadership and education within dermatology, along with clinical and research interests in adolescent dermatology, dermatologic surgery and complex medical dermatology. Dr. Chen speaks English and Mandarin.
Conditions Treated
- Psoriasis
- Skin Lightening/Depigmentation (Vitiligo)
- Warts
- Skin Irritation (Dermatitis)
- Skin Tumors
Specialized Treatments
- Opening Of Cysts/Pustules
- Skin Biopsy
- UV Light Treatment (e.g. Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Eczema)
- Removal Of Abnormal Skin Growths (e.g. Moles, Warts, Benign Tumors)
- Steroid Injection
Insurances Accepted
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.