Katie Given, MD, PhD
Physician

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MD, PhD, MBA + UCSF Faculty
Why Patients Trust Dr. Given
- Katie Given, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAD is board certified in Dermatology and in Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (Mohs Surgery).
- She holds a clinical appointment at UCSF, teaching UCSF residents and fellows procedural dermatology and Mohs surgery at the San Francisco VA.
- She completed her dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospitals, where she was Chief Resident in her final year, followed by an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Mohs surgery, reconstructive surgery and cosmetics at UCSF.
- She is a Contributing Editor to the peer-reviewed journal Dermatologic Surgery and has authored articles and book chapters on advanced skin cancers, the genetics of skin cancer, scar revision and novel skin imaging.
- She speaks regularly at conferences on reconstructive surgery, scar revision and innovation in healthcare, and advises companies developing imaging platforms to improve how skin disease is detected and managed.
Meet Dr. Katie Given
Dr. Katie Given, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAD is board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (Mohs Surgery). She holds a clinical appointment at UCSF and teaches the UCSF residents and fellows procedural dermatology and Mohs surgery at the San Francisco VA.
Her training includes Internal Medicine internship at the University of Chicago Hospitals, Dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospitals, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year, and ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Mohs Surgery, reconstructive surgery, and cosmetics at UCSF.
Dr. Given is an active member of national and international organizations including AAD, ASDS, ACMS and the AMA. Dr. Given is a Contributing Editor to the peer-reviewed journal Dermatologic Surgery. She has authored peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics including management of advanced skin cancers, genetics of skin cancer, scar revision, novel skin imaging modalities, and cosmetic indications. She speaks regularly at conferences on reconstructive surgery, scar revision, artificial intelligence, data registries, innovation in healthcare and more. Additionally, she consults for and advises companies who are developing cutting-edge devices and imaging platforms to improve the way we image and manage skin disease.
Dr. Given enjoys spending time with her family, often exploring the outdoor beauty the Bay Area has to offer. An FAA-licensed pilot, with commercial, multi engine and instrument ratings, an expert skier, avid golfer, and ballroom dancer, Dr. Given enjoys life in the fast lane.
Dr. Given sees patients for Mohs surgery in Mountain View.
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